Oil prices rise with Bernanke comments and hurricane effects
Crude oil traded higher with U S benchmark Brent and WTI rising as Ben Bernanke signaled potential actions to revive the economy. Brent reached 114.57 per barrel while WTI traded around 96.47. Hurricane Isaac paused Gulf oil output but forecasts expect a return to normal. Gasoline and heating oil edged up slightly amid steady demand and shifting refinery blends.
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Bonham students join team building day with Texas Tech program
Bonham High School hosted a Friday team building day with a Texas Tech Center for Prevention and Resiliency group. The $2100 program aimed to improve communication and teamwork among ninth graders from Hood and Bonham, helping new students adjust and foster camaraderie for the new school year.
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Fresno area cabins linked to deadly mouse virus exposure
Yosemite National Park officials warn up to 10,000 guests may have been exposed to a mouse borne virus. Delaware North Co. alerted nearly 3,000 Signature cabins guests reserved June to August that they could be at risk. Six infections have been reported and two deaths.
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Wildlife officials warn hunters amid dove die off near town
TPWD wildlife biologist Anneliese Scoggin says toxicology results are pending and West Nile cannot be confirmed. Roughly 250 doves were reported affected in Ector Midland and Howard counties where populations total tens of thousands. Hunters are urged to avoid birds showing odd behavior and to practice standard safety before opening dove season.
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ECISD Enrollment Keeps Climbing Amid Week-Long Rise
ECISD posted a week of steady gains with total enrollment reaching 29,222 students after day five. Superintendent Hector Mendez noted most campuses surpassed last year’s peak, and officials anticipate another rise the day after enrollment. The district set a prior record of 28,995 on Wednesday, about 190 more than the 1997 98 figure.
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