Top aides kin tied to Texas lobbying power shifts
The Dallas Morning News finds at least six relatives of powerful Texas lawmakers lobby at the Capitol, earning hundreds of thousands of dollars. Nora Del Bosque, sister to Nancy Fisher, may bill from 21 clients this year between 595000 and 1.23 million, while Fisher rose to Craddick chief of staff. Lawmakers say no special treatment, but relationships dominate access as the ethics law now requires disclosure of familial ties. See RELATIVES Page 10A.
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Odessa Celebration of Culture Sparks Basin Festivities
The Odessa American covers a cultural celebration across the Basin featuring ballet folklorico live music and food as communities come together to honor regional heritage and traditions.
Cinco de Mayo celebrations enliven Odessa cultural scene
In Odessa on Cinco de Mayo festivities unfold at the Southside Senior Center with Viva Mexico Ballet Folklórico and a traditional singer, while Fiesta West Texas draws families like Amy Tavarez and her children Briana and Asaiah. The events emphasize passing heritage to the younger generation and celebrating Mexican culture.
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Asaiah
What is Cinco de Mayo
The Mexican holiday marks the 1862 Battle of Puebla when Mexican nationalists, outnumbered and outgunned, defeated the invading French forces. The battle helped establish Mexican resistance during the French intervention and is celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States with cultural festivities.
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Trial in Hobbs Slayings delayed
In Lovington New Mexico the Lovett death penalty case is postponed due to a state mandate requiring two defense attorneys in death penalty cases. Public defender Rebecca Reese is the only attorney assigned. Judge Don Maddox set an Ogden hearing for probable cause to support the death penalty, with trial likely in Carlsbad later this year.
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Blair wins historic third term as British prime minister
Tony Blair secures a third term with Labour projected to hold 326 of 646 seats amid gains of 79 over all others combined. Polls show Labour 37 percent, Conservatives 33, Liberal Democrats 22, amid Iraq war backlash and hints of leadership change if results hold. Blair pledges to respond sensibly and unite for the future.
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