Family Style marks Vaughan brothers final full collaboration
The AP notes the release of Family Style as Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimmie Vaughan's only full album together. Vaughan died in a helicopter crash in Wisconsin after a concert with Eric Clapton. They recorded in Memphis New York and Dallas from mid May through summer with Jimmie leaving the Fabulous Thunderbirds.
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Vietnamese pot belly pigs take hold as exotic pets in Plano
In Plano, Vietnamese pot belly pigs become a growing exotic pet trend since Keith Connell introduced them in 1985. About 6,000 pig lovers nationwide keep them as pets, including Lena Humphrey Wilbur and Harry, a quartet of half grown piglets trained to use litter boxes and prized for their size and smartness.
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Teri Olson
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Humphrey
Wilbur
Harry
Woman arraigned in kidnapping of newborn in Lubbock
Theressita Flores Rosales 27 of Rural Route 2 near Slaton was arraigned on federal kidnapping charges after she allegedly abducted 19 hour old Michael Caleb Perez from University Medical Center. The infant was returned unharmed to his parents that Friday night.
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Theresita Flores Rosales
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Slaton
Michael Caleb Perez
Amy Perez
University Medical Center
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Off-duty Dallas officer shot while working security
An off-duty Dallas police officer working as a security guard at a fast food restaurant was wounded by birdshot while questioning a driver in a parking lot. A second vehicle fired into the crowd, injuring both the officer and the driver. The officer fired at the fleeing vehicle. no suspects named. He was placed on light duty during investigation.
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Austin guitarist Johnson rocks Texas crowd despite rain
From 9A Guitar, Audiences hailed a fiery performance by Johnson, a top rated world guitarist. Audrey Matthews, 23, of Lubbock, braved rain under a yellow slicker while Greg Hall from Odessa opened with raspy vocals. A sudden shower cut short the bullride as Dos Amigos runs indoor outdoor shows.
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Greg Hall
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Baptists Battle Over Baylor Break From Denomination
Baptist leaders furious after Baylor University votes to form an independent Board of Regents, removing 145 year link to the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Trustees approve charter 30-7 to shift governance and limit convention control, prompting warnings of legal challenges and a nationwide Baptist outcry.
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Arlington
Black Coalition presses Williams for African American advisory board
A group of about 20 black leaders in southeast Texas urged Republican gubernatorial hopeful Clayton Williams to create an African American advisory office. They offered to form a statewide body to advise the governor on education, business, justice reform, and crime. Williams and coalition members planned another meeting after he becomes governor. Democratic candidate Ann Richards campaigned in New Braunfels and San Marcos with a 20 city East Texas tour, pushing insurance reform and board realignment.
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Austin
Deaths Services for Leona Cavender Watson Odessa
Leona Cavender Watson 80 of Odessa dies after a short illness. Services planned 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sixth & Jackson Church of Christ with Lynn Money officiating. Burial Sunset Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her husband Elzie, three sons, a daughter, two stepsons, a stepdaughter, siblings, 19 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Watson was a retired nurse and church member.
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San Angelo
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Elmhurst
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