Waters Faces House Ethics Trial Over Bank Aid Ties
Three ethics charges allege Rep. Maxine Waters improperly sought federal help for a bank where her husband held stock and served on the board. The case, set for this fall, follows parallel probes of Rep. Charles Rangel as Democrats face midterm headwinds. Waters denies any violation and awaits procedural details and an eight member bipartisan panel to hear the case.
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Sparkman Sisters Sweep Dairy Goat Show at 4-H Fair
The Sparkman sisters Hannah and Kirsten won Grand Champion and Reserve Champion in the Dairy Goat competition at the Chaves County 4-H FFA Fair. Hannah, 13, showed Krystal the Saanen, and Kirsten, 14, entered Dorothy the La Mancha.
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Cyclists Complete 92 Mile Roswell Ride For Habitat Build
O'Neil's team rode 92 miles from Portales to Roswell on Sunday night and plan to depart again. Mayor Del Jurney welcomed the riders at their build site and lauded the event. Habitat for Humanity of Roswell builds one house each year with help from local groups. A homeowner from a prior build praised the organization as miraculous. Riders expressed enthusiasm and Fun. Volunteers and local centers assisted, with Rita Kane-Doerhoefer listed for involvement.
AYP Review Shows Mixed Progress Across Subgroups
The report notes 53 percent of students are proficient or better, up from 50 percent in 2004-05 but down from 55 percent last year. Science has gained six points over six years, though state tests don’t count for federal school assessments. Public schools must meet subgroups targets to achieve adequate yearly progress, with gaps persisting among White, Asian, Hispanic, American Indian, Black, and economically disadvantaged students. Indians narrowed gaps in some areas like third grade math.
Bruce plans tell-all book after murder case denied
Fifth District Judge Currier refused Bruce's request for records in his possession citing lack of authority in Texas. Prosecutors described Bruce’s murder as brutal with dismemberment and theft, and Bruce pleaded no contest to multiple charges. A victim’s friend urged stiffer penalties and noted Bruce’s letters claiming a book titled Kill and Tell.
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Vega Remains in Detention in Capital Murder Case
Vega stays at Chaves County Detention Center awaiting District Court appearance to face capital murder charges with potential life imprisonment. Roswell Record notes this development reported by J. Palmer.
New Mexico Permanent Funds See Q2 Losses
The Land Grant Permanent Fund fell 6.4 percent in the March through June quarter, ending near 9 billion dollars. The Severance Tax Permanent Fund dropped 7.1 percent to about 3.4 billion, down over 250 million for the quarter. The funds support general government operations, schools and public institutions.
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