Texans Clash as Judiciary Committee Splits on Clinton Inquiry
In Washington, Republican Lamar Smith and Democrat Sheila Jackson Lee on the House Judiciary Committee diverge over Kenneth Starr’s investigation, the inquiry’s direction, and constitutional duties. Smith cites Starr’s findings while Jackson Lee urges an independent review, highlighting a partisan rift amid a GOP majority backing a move to proceed.
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Trial begins for mother of slain girl in Abilene
Jury selection starts for Schwann Patterson 37 of Granbury on two counts of injury to a child by omission. She allegedly failed to intervene as boyfriend Bobby Wayne Woods abducted her children and attacked Cody and Sarah Patterson. If convicted, she faces up to 99 years and a $10,000 fine.
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Hood County
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Dallas Morning News
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Patterson
Woods
Perry funds fight over drugs draw party, police split
The governor's office confiscated cellular phones used by two Denton sheriffs deputies to field responses to a Perry fundraiser. Local law enforcement groups back Sharp, while officials question the cost and credibility of Perry's drug enforcement proposals.
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Ector County
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David Bradshaw
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Texas voter turnout edges up but trails in primary runoffs
Texas voter registration remains high at 11.2 million, yet only 11.5 percent cast ballots in the primary and 3.07 percent in the runoffs. Gonzales aims to lift turnout by engaging an additional 1.5 million voters, while predicting a 39 percent turnout if 1994 levels recur. He targets youths with mock elections in 200-plus schools and a student essay contest to spur parental discussion. Early voting runs Oct. 19 to Oct. 30.
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James Enelow
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Jury trio accused in threats plot targeting officials
A Texas jury trial centers on three men charged with mailing threats to federal and state officials including the US and Texas Attorneys General and FBI Director Louis Freeh. They allegedly planned to ship a package from Mexico to be intercepted at the border to frighten agents. Prosecution witnesses include FBI agents, IRS and ATF staff, and government informant John Cain. Judge Hilda Tagle said the trial would last about a week.
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Cameron County Court
Migdalia Lopez
Cain
Hilda Tagle
Los Fresnos
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Wise
Odessa blotter reports multiple crimes and arrests
Police blotter items include aggravated sexual assault on a West Odessa 14 year old girl, aggravated assault after a stabbing on East Ninth Street, and sexual assault in West Odessa. Robbery, burglary, thefts across Odessa blocks, and a jail hold for a 21 year old on burglary. Bond amounts noted. several suspects in custody or released on charges.
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