Two nabbed at Texas border in Target fraud case
McAllen police said two Monterrey residents, Mary Carmen Garcia 27 and Daniel Guardiola Dominguez 28, carried 96 fraudulent cards linked to Target data breach. They used accounts to buy tens of thousands in merchandise at Best Buy Wal Mart and Toys R Us. They face state fraud charges awaiting federal action.
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Roswell Parents Call for Discipline After School Shooting
In Roswell New Mexico community leaders and families respond to a school shooting. Pastor Troy Smotherman backs returning discipline in schools while Gov Martinez and local officials release details on victims Nathaniel Tavarez and Kendal. Bert Smotherman thanks supporters and urges privacy for the Tavarez family.
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King remembered in Georgia as scholar and stewards call for action
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal urged action to honor Martin Luther King Jr at the state Capitol as civil rights leaders floated a statue plan. Rev Raphael Warnock called for a monument to inspire reform echoing King’s legacy. The event ended with a multilingual We Shall Overcome and remarks on inequality.
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Major port portfolio overhaul shifts council leadership and deals
The council redesigned its structure and hiring, overhauled investments and strategies, and reinvested about $12 billion over four years. It aims for professional management, transparency, and reduced political influence after past pay-to-play scandals and the resignation of former chief Gary Bland in 2009.
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Local county submits multiple capital outlay requests
The county proposes funding for several projects including 200000 for Sierra Volunteer Fire Department fire engine 500000 for Berrendo station expansion 100000 for Midway command vehicles 60000 for East Grand Plains rescue tools 400000 for a voting warehouse 174000 for five passenger vans and one nine to twelve passenger van for the Veterans Transportation Network and 130000 for Save Our Youth Mariachi. Local reps asked questions and were receptive. Quintana expects 260 million in severance tax bonds this year and notes many projects will become separate bills with final approval late in the session. SNMEDD covers over 26000 square miles and remains the state’s largest planning district.
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Santa Fe
Green calls for stronger infrastructure and unity to attract business
Green stresses the need for stronger city and county infrastructure and collaboration to grow the economy. He plans door to door outreach in coming weeks with campaign manager Lola Whitfield and a contact number 625-1368 to spread the message.
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