Federal takeover of Beaumont housing snarls desegregation plan
The federal government seized control of Beaumont public housing on Tuesday claiming impediments to desegregation. Separately the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged for a third straight meeting while signaling possible increases if energy prices threaten growth.
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Dallas group uses public urination photos to shame offenders
A Dallas neighborhood watch along Lower Greenville Avenue posts photos of people urinating in public on BarkingDogs.org. The Barking Dogs Crime Watch Group aims to deter misbehavior, educate residents, and provoke anger at ongoing problems while offenders risk fines up to 500 dollars.
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Neighborhood Watch
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Lower Greenville
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Gore Bush clash over taxes Medicare in first fall debate
In Odessa voters viewed the first fall campaign debate between Vice President Al Gore and Texas Governor George W. Bush as pivotal in a tight White House race. Bosky quotes describe Gore pressing tax cut, Medicare and campaign finance while Bush defends middle class relief and accuses Gore of fuzzy math.
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Oil prices plateauing says area experts
Oil prices are expected to stay steady unless a Middle Eastern country cuts supply. Dennis Elam of Southwest Texas State University predicts a small price spike around October with a potential rise next year as part of a new oil bull market. Jim Henry of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association notes a plateau, suggesting a rise possibly in about 21 months.
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Southwest Texas State University
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Netzarim Junction Gaza scene of deadly clashes
In Gaza Strip Netzarim Junction becomes a focal point amid six days of Israeli-Palestinian violence. Israel says soldiers may use deadly force when life is threatened, while Palestinians describe protesters as noncombatants. Since unrest began, 56 have died including 2 Israeli soldiers and 1 civilian.
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