Ports-to-Plains Open House Details in Lubbock
TxDOT hosts an open house at the Lubbock Civic Center 1501 Sixth St, beginning at 6 pm with a 7 pm road presentation and discussion on the 1998 federal Highway Transportation Bill and La Entrada al Pacifico. Randall Dillard at (512) 463-8613 for more information.
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Texas job report highlights state’s 411000 workforce
The report shows 411000 workers in oil and gas drilling 158000, agriculture 111000, food products 99000, and petroleum refining 26000. Perry says Legislature must keep education support strong amid ongoing workforce trends in Texas.
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Fires outside Chernobyl zone temper Kiev visit plans
Reports from regional authorities say fires near the Chernobyl area remain distant from the 18 mile isolation zone, while President Clinton prepares to visit Kiev on June 6 after Moscow talks with Soviet leaders.
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Clarification on AP story about wage rates and binders
The AP notes hourly pay at $9.75 in the Permian Basin with regional variation nationwide. It states workers are not required to carry address binders on their person but must have them in company vehicles.
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Presley sells Clearwater Harbor home to Kirstie Alley
Priscilla Presley’s 5200 square foot Clearwater Harbor residence, bought for 1.2 million in 1996, sells for 1.5 million to Kirstie Alley, the Scientologist actress. Alley plans it as a second home through True Blue Productions. The property includes a pool spa patio a 150 foot dock and a protective wall.
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Wynette Life Spurs Six Years in Medical and Financial Ties
Nashville report notes Wynette engaged in medical and financial matters over a six year period, detailing professional associations and local impacts. The item highlights named institutions and figures tied to Wynette's ongoing activities in Nashville.
Long-awaited prosecutions of 1960s racial crimes surface in 1990s
The article notes indictments and convictions from the 1960s era resurfacing decades later. Byron de la Beckwith and Samuel H. Bowers were convicted for the Medgar Evers and Vernon Dahmer cases, while others deny involvement. Resident voices reflect mixed views on retribution and closure, amid evolving race relations.
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Byron de la Beckwith
Jackson
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Samuel H. Bowers
Mississippi
Vernon Dahmer
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TAAS Scores To Rate Local Districts This Summer
Texas TAAS scores will rate districts under the state accountability system with release of individual district results planned for this summer. The exit exam becomes mandatory after 10th grade to earn prerequisites while LEP students may be excused from English or Spanish TAAS if in the U S for three years or less and a committee of educators approves.
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Nelson
Maleen
Texas
Magnet laced mattress pads warned for pacemaker patients
A study led by Arizona Heart Institute warns magnet laced pads may deactivate pacemakers or defibrillators. Researchers found magnets weaken with distance, often losing any effect beyond one inch, posing life threatening risks during heartbeat events.
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Arizona Heart Institute
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Mattioni
Texas Lotto Winning Numbers May 17 2024
Texas Lottery officials announce Wednesday May 17 results for Texas Lotto drawing. Winning numbers 50 27 20 5 4 4. No additional info provided on prizes or payouts in this fragment.
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Four-Fingered Contact in Postal Note Sparks Query
The fragment notes two U.S. hospitals, one in New York City and one in Philadelphia, refused to admit unwed mothers or patients with venereal disease. It mentions contact options for Boyd via email or mail to PO Box 99126 Seattle WA 98199. The text also references experiments on how music affects flowers and odd phrases about rock and poo.
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