Fire destroys old church-turned-storage shed in Texas town
Alma Hammond owns the burned property which once held an old church moved from Big Spring. Clanton, a family friend, lived there with Hammond. A grinder used to cut holes in a metal barrel may have sparked the grass fire. No injuries reported. blaze visible from distant intersections. Fire officials had not yet determined an official cause.
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Education From Page 1A Shapes November Prospects
Obama frames education as a kitchen table issue and outlines plans to reward high performing schools while pushing continuous improvement in others. He cites stimulus money, proposed funding for reform and dropout programs, and emphasizes state and local leadership over Washington to fix No Child Left Behind.
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Siblings pursue welding training amid job hunt and housing worries
Bonds and Valles households juggle night shifts and day classes while sharing couches. They, along with Castellon and Baza families, pursue OC welding and nursing programs to gain employable skills, support each other, and improve housing prospects.
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