Jury acquits Bundy leaders in Oregon wildlife refuge standoff
In Portland a jury acquitted Ammon Bundy Ryan Bundy and others of possessing a firearm in a federal facility and conspiring to impede federal workers at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Protests in court followed. Bundy remains charged in Nevada over a 2014 ranch standoff.
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Nevada
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Finicum
Shawna Cox
Ore
Ammon
Ryan Bundy
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
FCC data rules may curb online tracking in new privacy move
The FCC approved rules requiring ISPs such as Comcast AT&T and Verizon to obtain consumer consent before using or sharing data for advertising. Google and Facebook remain outside the rules. Some industry groups criticized the decision while consumer advocates praised it, noting tougher notices and opt out options for certain data.
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New York
Federal Communications Commission
Comecast
At&t
Verizon
Google
Facebook
Mark Bartholomew
University of Buffalo
Odessa approves 1.3 million for Slater Park upgrades
The Odessa City Council in August sanctioned over 1.3 million for Slater Park improvements including lighted basketball courts pavilions a new playground and parking. Funding comes from a 13 million Parks and Recreation allotment sourced from 53 million in debt issued in 2013. The park now has two baseball fields and a community building with limited play equipment and will be divided into two dog park sections.
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Odessa
Slater Park
Parks and Recreation Department
Parks department outlines dog park upgrades and feasibility
Parks officials describe segregating large and small dog areas with pavilions and drinking fountains including pet fountains. They will study a second park if this one proves popular. Parks Director Steve Patton will meet the contractor next week to refine the construction timeline.
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Parks Department
Steve Patton
Odessa dog park fundraiser seeks agility gear and benches
Friends of Odessa Dog Parks led by County Attorney Dusty Gallivan raise funds for agility equipment and benches at the Slater Park dog park. For info contact OdessaDogPark gmail.com or the group's Facebook page as on site activity is planned in the coming weeks and the park is set to open in spring.
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Tinyurl.com
Friends of Odessa Dog Parks
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Patton
Courthouse Evacuations In Odessa Amid Bomb Threat Probe
Sheriff authorities evacuated the courthouse and the Annex after a bomb threat prompted checks on three floors, finding no explosive devices. County Judge Ron Eckert said the call targeted courthouse or Annex workers and that other county buildings remained closed only as a precaution. Early voting was disrupted. patrons could not enter the courthouse, but other polling sites remained open. Authorities transported federal inmates to a secure facility and planned to reopen the Annex next morning. Community members expressed confusion as a library check was reportedly conducted as well.
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Eckert
Odessa
Ector County
Richard Keen
Keen
Modesto Gomez
Texas lawmakers demand an urgent visit plan for abused children
A Texas Senate committee orders the Department of Family and Protective Services to provide a revised plan for immediate visits by caseworkers or law enforcement to thousands of abused or neglected youths. Sen John Whitmire urges deployment by National Guard or Texas Rangers with a Thursday deadline.
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Houston
Hank Whitman
Senate Finance Committee
Jane Nelson
Flower Mound
Whitman
Nelson
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