Immigrant hunger strikes end as new group starts protest
Three advocates ended a three week hunger strike on the National Mall after doctors advised rest. A new group including Rep Joseph Kennedy III began a untiltent vigil with Pelosi and several lawmakers observing. Activists nationwide pledged solidarity fasts in California Florida Oregon and elsewhere. Marian Rodriguez of the Florida Immigrant Coalition posted a twitter image urging others to join.
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National Mall
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Nancy Pelosi
Minnesota
Keith Ellison
Betty McCollum
D.C
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California
Maria Rodriguez
Florida Immigrant Coalition
Vista
Calif
Darrell Issa
Coalition For Human Immigrant Rights of
Los Angeles
Bend
Ore
Greg Walden
Dae Joong Yoon
Roswell Plans Rural State Veterans Cemetery Site
Roswell moves to establish a 1 to 2 acre plot for a state veterans cemetery with a 5 acre area identified for development. A city funded sprinkler water line and cul de sac support future expansion while the Roswell Veterans Cemetery Committee led by Ron McKay advances a plan to attract state approval for a four site program.
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Roswell
Vickers
Jurney
McKay
Girl pleads guilty in 2011 foster-mother murder case
Alexis Shields, 17, pleaded guilty to first degree felony murder in the June 8 2011 death of Evelyn Miranda 53 at her San Patricio home. Sentencing set for next year after a pre sentence report. Co defendant 15 awaiting competency evaluation. Shields faces up to 15 years under plea.
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Miranda
Carlsbad
John P. Suggs
Shields
Suggs
Purse stolen at Stripes and multiple thefts reported
Police responded to Stripes at 2600 W Second St where a woman was attacked and her purse stolen. In separate incidents a garden shed was broken into stealing leaf blowers weedwackers longbows and a tool box. A Samsung 52 inch TV was taken from a residence on East 17th Street. Criminal damage occurred at Mesa Middle School with windows damaged. Crime Stoppers 888-594-TIPS offers anonymity and rewards.
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South
Kentucky Avenue
Mesa Middle School
E. Bland St
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