Komen drops plans to cut Planned Parenthood grants after backlash
\n(Abilene Reporter-News © 02/04/2012) (Registration Required)\n
NEW YORK ? For leaders of the nation's pre-eminent breast-cancer charity, it was a firestorm they didn't see coming ? and couldn't withstand.\n\nSusan G. Komen for the Cure on Fr");
document.write("iday abandoned plans to eliminate funding for Planned Parenthood. The dramatic retreat followed a three-day furor that resounded across the Internet, in Congress and ? perhaps most tellingly ? among Komen affiliates who open...\n
Filing opens for May council elections
\n(Allen American © 02/04/2012)
Filing for Place 1, Place 3 and Pl");
document.write("ace 5 Allen City Council elections will officially open starting Saturday, Feb. 4. Filing will close March 5.Applications for a place on the ballot can be filed in person at the city secretary's office at Allen City Hall, 300 Century Parkway. Applications can also be submitted by mail to Shelley George, City Secretary, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, TX 75013.No appli...\n
Hugh A. Baysinger
\n(Amarillo Globe-News © 02/04/2012)
OKLAHOMA CITY ? Hugh A. \r\nBaysinger was born and raised in Kansas City, Mo., where he was active in Boy Scouts and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from Paseo High School in 1956, where he ran in track and field. During his senior year of high school, he was elected student mayor of Kansas City.\r\n\r\nMr. Baysinger graduated with honors from Yale University in 1960 with a Bachelor of En...\n
Komen drops plans to cut Planned Parenthood grants
\n(Amarillo Globe-News © 02/04/2012)
NEW YORK ? For leaders of the nation's pre-eminent breast-cancer charity, it was a firestorm they didn't see coming ? and couldn't withstand.\r\nSusan G. Komen for the Cure on Friday abandoned plans to eliminate funding for Planned Parenthood. The dramatic retreat followed a three-day furor that resounded across the Internet, in Congress and ? perha");
document.write("ps most tellingly ? among Komen affiliates who open...\n
Pecos gives preliminary OK to plastic bag ban
\n(Amarillo Globe-News © 02/04/2012)
PECOS, Texas ? A West Texas city council has given preliminary approval to a ban on single-use plastic bags in the town.\r\nThe Pecos City Council will take a final vote on the ban Thursday. Pecos ");
document.write("Mayor Venetta Seals says the city will require the use of biodegradable and multi-use bags that will cost owners up to 40 cents each. The single-use bags cost about 2 cents each.\r\nBusinesses will be given ...\n
Perry names restaurateur to statewide commission
\n(Amarillo Globe-News © 02/04/2012)
Gov. Rick Perry has appointed an Amari");
document.write("llo businessman to a statewide commission responsible for supervising state-regulated financial entities.\r\n\r\nVictor Leal, 49, will join the 11-member Finance Commission of Texas that oversees banks, savings institutions and consumer credit grantors, Perry?s office said Thursday. Specifically, the commission coordinates activities of the Texas Department of Ban...\n
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document.write("Hays County offices move to new building, freeing up space in downtown San Marcos
\n(Austin American-Statesman © 02/04/2012) (Registration Required)\n
It's likely that no tears were shed when the legal minds of Hays County left the cramped H-E-B that served as the county's justice center until late last year.\n\nThe district attorney, district courts and two county courts were among about 20 offices and departments that have moved to the new Hays County Government Center, a sprawling 232,000 -square-foot structure that is anything but a gr");
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Komen reversal brings relief, anger in Austin and elsewhere
\n(Austin American-Statesman © 02/04/2012) (Registration Required)\n
After a three-day uproar, the world's largest breast cancer organization on Friday reversed its decision to deny continued funding to Planned Parenthood affiliates for ");
document.write("breast cancer screening.\n\n\"We want to apologize to the American public for recent decisions that cast doubt upon our commitment to our mission of saving women's lives,\" Nancy Brinker, chief executive of Dallas-based Susan G. Komen f...\n
Police evict protesters at Occupy Austin encampment
\n(Austin American-Statesman © 02/04/2012) (Registration Required)\n
Updated: 1:19 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012\n\n\nPublished: 12:33 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012\n\n\n\n\n\nIn a surprising and increasingly tense move late Friday, Austin police \nofficers broke up the Occupy Austin encampment, moving protesters who for \nnearly four months had set up sleeping bags, signs and a makeshift library \nin front of City Hall.\n\n\n\n\nWith a...\n
City shuts down Occupy Austin
\n(Austin KXAN (NBC) 36 © 02/04/2012)
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Days away from the four-month anniversary of the Occupy Austin movement, the City of Austin is cracking down on the people who have been camping out on the steps of City Hall. \n\nOn Friday night, the City of Austin started enforcing a new City Hall use policy. \n\nAccording to a memo from City Manager Marc Ott, the City has had to make revisions to their use policy, in an effort to ba...\n
Teens killed were staring at cellphone
\n(Austin KXAN (NBC) 36 © 02/04/2012)
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Two high school sweethearts who were killed while crossing the street in South Austin were staring at a cellphone when they were hit by a passing pickup truck . That's according to a memo mailed to the Austin mayor and City Council Friday. \n\nPoli");
document.write("ce also say Josh Milton, 17, and Melodie Hewitt, 15, were not in the crosswalk at South First and Thelma streets just south of William Ca...\n
Tempers Run High in Port Arthur City Hall Council Chambers
\n(Beaumont KBTV (NBC) 4 © 02/04/2012)
Conversations got heated in the Port Arthur Chambers today.\r\n\r\nThis is after some councilmemb");
document.write("ers decided to call a news conference, voicing their concerns about the search for a new city manager.\r\n\r\nCouncilman John Beard along with councilmembers Raymond Scott, Jr., Harold Doucet, and Kerry Thomas, called the news conference.\r\n\r\nThey want to get to the bottom of the search process.\r\n\r\nCouncil...\n
50 years Behind the barber?s chair
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document.write("(Beeville Bee-Picayune © 02/04/2012)
Fifty years may seem like a long time to be standing on your feet, cutting peoples? hair.\n\nBut becoming a barber a half century ago was a dream come true for Sid Salinas.\n\nLast Tuesday a stream of customers, friends and well-wishers made a pilgrimage to Sid?s Styling Salon to congratulate their old friend for reaching a professional milestone.\n\nSalinas was 22 years old back in 1961 when he finally...\n
Honest-to-goodness examples of service
\n(Beeville Bee-Picayune © 02/04/2012)
In our last edition, City Secretary Tomas P. Saenz was recognized as he retired from his important post after serving the City of Beeville for 42 years.\n\nAt last week?s council meeting, the mayor signed a proclamation declaring Dec. 28 as Tomas P. Saenz Day in Beeville and the council members shared fond memories of the longtime city official.\n\nSaenz was cited as a dedicated and competent city ");
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Personal Care Homes Ordinance Causing Concern In Bryan
\n(Bryan KBTX (CBS) 3 © 02/04/2012)
Bryan resident Anita Ramay says she lived across the street from what was The Rose Home, a former personal care home and says the experience was a nightmare.\n \n \n \n\n\"Just sheer torment for the entire time ");
document.write("they were over there. The parking issue was just atrocious. There was also the issue with the trash where they just dumped everything in the garbage, so there were di...\n
Planning and Zoning Commission OKs home nursing care rules
\n(Bryan-College Station Eagle © 02/04/2012)
The city of Bryan is moving forward with new regulations o");
document.write("n personal home care facilities that have previously been allowed to operate with little to no oversight. \n\nCity staff has worked for about two years to review the homes, which cater to elderly people who don't want to live in large nursing homes but can't live alone. Most homes are in residential neighborhoods with the customers living in ...\n
St. Louis parade in");
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\n(Bryan-College Station Eagle © 02/04/2012)
ST. LOUIS -- A St. Louis parade welcoming home Iraq War and other post-Sept. 11 veterans was such a hit that at least 10 other cities around the country are considering similar celebrations.\n\nOrganizers of the parade that drew an estimated 100,000 observers and 20,000 participants in St. Louis on Jan. 28 said Friday that they have been approached by people from Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia, San A...\n
Stage 3 drought restrictions on hold, for now
\n(Cleburne Times-Review © 02/04/2012) (Registration Required)\n
Despite last week’s heavy rains, Cleburne remains under drought restrictions, city officials said on Thursday. The situation is much improved for now, something city officials hope persists into spring and summer.\n\n\n\n “We’re still in Stage 2 restrictions,” Cleburne Assis");
document.write("tant City Manager David Esquivel said. “We had planned to go to Stage 3 before the spring growing s...\n
Perry reappoints Conroe bank board chairman to Finance Commission
\n(Conroe Courier © 02/04/2012)
Gov. Rick Perry on Thursday reappointed First Bank and Trust\nPresident and CEO Jay Shands of Lufkin to the Finance Commission");
document.write(" of\nTexas.\n \n \n\nShands, whose new term will expire Feb. 1, 2018, is also board\nchairman of First Bank of Conroe and Balcones Recycling. He is a\nmember of the American Bankers Association, Independent Community\nBankers of America, and Independent Bankers Ass...\n
SJRA, Willis receive $178M in water loans
\n(Conroe Courier ©");
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The San Jacinto River Authority and city of Willis received more\nthan $178 million in state loans Thursday to finance their\nrespective water supply projects.\n \n \n\nThe Texas Water Development Board authorized $175 million for\ninitial construction of the SJRA?s Groundwater Reduction Plan.\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nMeanwhile, the city of Willis received the remaining $3.15\nmillion fr...\n
Tunnell delivers state of the city address
\n(Coppell Gazette © 02/04/2012)
City officials, school board members and other figures throughout the city gathered at the Coppell Senior Center for the Coppell Chamber of Commerce?s monthly luncheon. At the luncheon, guest were given a state of the city addressMayor Pro Tem Marsha Tunnell filled in for Mayor Doug Stover who was not able to attend due to business. Tunnell spoke on the various accomplishments Coppell achieved las...\n
Alice city manager challenges colleagues to participate in Beach to Bay marathon
\n(Corpus Christi Caller-Times © 02/04/2012) (Registration Required)\n
February 2, 2012 5:58 PM\n\nAlice City Manager Ray De Los Santos has challenged other city managers in the area to put together teams to compete in this year's Beach to Bay Relay Mara");
document.write("thon.\n\n\nLast year, the city of Alice put together five teams, with six people per team. This year, 45 Alice employees have signed up to participate in the May 19 event. The employees do a group run twice a week when t...\n
Letters to the Editor: 02.04.12
\n(Corpus Christi Caller-Times © 02/04/2012) (Registration Requi");
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--------------------------\n\nJohn Carona, Texas state senator\n\nResponse to windstorm editorial\n\nI read the Caller-Times editorial, \"Coastal unity is a wise approach,\" with interest, and there are a few things I don't quite understand in it. First, your ability to describe the commonality of interest that the rest of the state shares with the coast (which I agree with) and in the same breath encoura...\n
GOV. PERRY APPOINTS THREE TO FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS
\n(Cypress Times © 02/04/2012)
AUSTIN, TX - Gov. Rick Perry has appointed three members to the Finance Commission of Texas for terms to expire Feb. 1, 2018. The commission ensures banks, savings institutions, consumer credit grantors and other state-regulated financial entities operate responsibly to enhance the financial well-being of Texans.\n\nDarby Byrd Sr. of Orange is retired president and CEO of Orange Savings Bank, and cu...\n
SUSAN G. KOMEN FOUNDATION WILL CONTINUE TO FUND PLANNED PARENTHOOOD
\n(Cypress Times © 02/04/2012)
Reverses decision to cut off abortion funds\n\nControversy has swirled around the fact that the\nSusan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, which fights for the prevention of\nbreast cancer, has been funding Planned Parenthood abortion clinics with funds\ncolle");
document.write("cted from supporters.\n\nOn Tuesday of this week, Susan G. Komen cut off $680,000\nin funding to 19 abortion clinics run by Planned Parenthood. The\nfo...\n
Komen reverses move to cut Planned Parenthood funding
\n(Dallas KERA (PBS) 13 © 02/04/2012)
By David Morgan and Anna Yukhananov\n\nWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Susan G. Komen for the Cu");
document.write("re foundation backed down from its decision to cut funding for Planned Parenthood, which provides abortion and birth control services, following a massive outcry by supporters of the world's largest breast cancer charity.\n\nKomen's decision had thrust the group into America's deeply politicized debate over abor...\n
Occupy activists to protest right-to-work at Super");
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\n(Dallas KERA (PBS) 13 © 02/04/2012)
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Anti-Wall Street activists said on Friday they will march to protest Indiana's new anti-union \"right-to-work\" law in downtown Indianapolis this weekend, where the New England Patriots and New York Giants will face off in the Super Bowl on Sunday.\n\nOrganizers of the Occupy Wall Street movement said they expected activists from a number of different unions, including the Nat...\n
Suspect kills Alabama police officer, wounds another
\n(Dallas KERA (PBS) 13 © 02/04/2012)
By Kelli Dugan\n\nMOBILE, Alabama (Reuters) - An assailant stabbed a Mobile police officer to death Friday afternoon outside Mobile County Metro Jail before fleeing in a police cruiser.\n\nThe incident began outside the jail at around 3:50 p.m. when the suspect identified as Lawrence Wallace Jr., 24, stabbed the officer before fleeing in the squad car, Lori Myle");
document.write("s, spokeswoman for the Mobile County She...\n
WTC museum cost overrun baffles NYC mayor
\n(Dallas KERA (PBS) 13 © 02/04/2012)
(Reuters) - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Friday admitted he could not figure out who owed money to whom in a dispute over paying for the National September 11 Museum.\n\nClashes over financing and d");
document.write("esigning the rebuilding of the World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan, which includes the museum, have delayed construction by years, driving costs up by billions of dollars.\n\n\"I just d...\n
Debate in Congress today over transit funding could have impact in Dallas, Houston
\n(Dallas Morning News © 02/04/2012) (");
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Money is tight for highways everywhere, and that includes the U.S. Congress. Republicans in the House transportation committee have just moved a bill that would stop diverting highway trust fund dollars to mass transit. It has provoked a firestorm of opposition. \n\nThe U.S. Congress is moving forward with a bill that would strip transit funding out of the Highway Trust Fund, a move that upends an R...\n
Filing period to run for a Frisco City Council seat opens on Monday
\n(Dallas Morning News © 02/04/2012) (Registration Required)\n
The filing period opens Monday for folks interested in running for the Frisco City Council. Places 1 and 3 will be on the May 12 ballot. \n\nIncumbent council member Bob Allen has announced his intentions to run for another term in Place 1. Place 3 will be open as council member Pat Fallon is stepping down to run for the Texas House of Rep");
document.write("resentatives. Dan Bollner and Will Sowell have announced publ...\n
Mayor Mike Rawlings to roll out southern Dallas growth plan
\n(Dallas Morning News © 02/04/2012) (Registration Required)\n
Mark your calendars for one of these presentations from Mayor Mike on growing southern Dallas.\n\nThe mayor plans to hold ");
document.write("three sessions to discuss his plan to encourage growth south of the river....\n
Supporters rally around Planned Parenthood after Komen funding cut
\n(Dallas Morning News © 02/04/2012) (Registration Required)\n
NEW YORK (AP) -- Supporters are rallying around Planned Parenthood after renowned breast cancer char");
document.write("ity Susan G. Komen for the Cure decided to cut breast screening grants to the reproductive health organization.\n\nBesides $400,000 in smaller donations from 6,000 people, Planned Parenthood is receiving $250,000 from a family foundation in Dallas and a $250,000 pledge announced Thursday by New York M...\n
Clearly, Mary Suhm's In No Rush To Find a Library Chief, as S");
document.write("he Names Another Interim
\n(Dallas Observer © 02/04/2012)
Received a note earlier in the day that on Tuesday, Mayor Mike, Comerica CEO Ralph Babb, Serita Ann Jakes (Mrs. T.D. to you) and a host of city council members are meeting at the North Oak Cliff Library Branch for \"a major announcement\" that will involve the \"unveiling of [an] e-book collection and new high-tech library resources\" courtesy, who else, Comerica. Also on the guest list: Corinne Hill,...\n
Dallas City Hall Wants to Create Nonprofit to Help Uplift Education Sell Bonds for Expansion
\n(Dallas Observer © 02/04/2012)
Speaking of Uplift Education and its planned expansion into Deep Ellum ...\n\nThere's an intriguing item that just appeared on the Dallas City Council's consent addendum for next week's meeting, posted here. According to the doc, the city wants to create a nonprofit called the City of Dallas Education Finance Co");
document.write("rporation \"for the purpose of financing or refinancing of educational facilities\nand/or h...\n
Muslims to attorney general: Investigate NYPD
\n(Dallas WFAA (ABC) 8 © 02/04/2012)
NEW YORK (AP) — Thirty-three civil rights groups from around the country complained to the New York attorney general Friday about police documents tha");
document.write("t showed the New York Police Department recommending increased surveillance of Shiite mosques based on their religion.\n \n\nThe letter urged Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to investigate NYPD's surveillance operations, revealed b...\n
St. Patrick's Day parade on Greenvile Avenue in jeopardy
\n(Dallas WFAA (ABC) 8 © 02/04/2012");
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DALLAS - It's a tradition that rolls along Greenville Avenue in Dallas every year - the St. Patrick's Day Parade.\n\n\n\n\n\nBut after 33 years, tradition is in trouble.\n\n\n\n\n\n"This is where it all started from and I would hate to see it go away," Jake Levy said.\n\n\n\n\n\nLevy and his dad, Jorge, the president of the Greenville Avenue Area Business Association, have been running the event for the p...\n
Latest New Mexico News, Sports, Business And Entertainment
\n(El Paso KVIA (ABC) 7 © 02/04/2012)
There are more Mexican gray wolves in the wild in the Southwest than there have been in each of the past five years.\n\n The annual survey results obtained by The Associated Press will be announced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service");
document.write(" during a conference call Friday.\n\n With 58 wolves in Arizona and New Mexico, the increase over last year's 50 provides a glimmer of hope to ...\n
Mayor: Nothing to LULAC bias claims
\n(El Paso Times © 02/04/2012)
MESILLA - The number of people gathered Friday night in the Mesilla municipal courtroom, where the town's b");
document.write("oard of trustees also meets, could have easily rivaled a regularly scheduled board meeting.\n\nWith television cameras and newspaper reporters present, Mayor Nora Barraza and Marshal Jeff Gray conducted a hastily called news conference to discuss allegations of racial profiling that were made i...\n
What they've been saying
\n(El Paso Times ©");
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Local\n\n\"They (the suspects) showed up as kami kazes against our officers. Our officers managed to spare their own lives.\"\n\nJuárez Mayor H?ctor Murgu?a\n\non a drug-cartel attack this week on police near the Zaragoza Bridge in Juárez\n\n------\n\n\"I will ask for some strong public integrity language ... on all bids and contracts ...\"\n\nCounty Judge Veronica Escobar\n\nas the county sets new guidel...\n
TEXAS NEWS DAILY UPDATE: Mexican military shoots two men fleeing to Texas
\n(Ellis County Press © 02/04/2012)
From our Spotlight section:\n\nTexas Rangers taking over Investigation of Police Chief and Fire Chief\n\nJosh Hamilton relapsed with alcohol\n\n3-year-old found after nearly six hours\n\nWebsite used by police departments across TX hacked\n\nMexican military shoots two men fleeing to Texas\n\nPowers of HOAs in Texas reduced\n\nOnline business accused of selling sick dogs\n\nCity Manager used N-word in a city ");
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Charter commission takes on gas drilling, term limits
\n(Flower Mound Leader © 02/04/2012)
The Flower Mound Town Council will have a few decisions to make regarding the town charter.And depending on what it decides, voters may have some decisions to make as well.Thursday, the Charter Review Commission recommended 13 items");
document.write(" for the council to consider as possible amendments to the town charter. The council could vote to put all, some or none of these items on the ballot for the May 12 ele...\n
Addressing short- and long-term mobility needs
\n(Fort Worth Business Press © 02/04/2012)
Before you know it, you will zip across Tarrant County to a business e");
document.write("vent or attend a regional soccer tournament in an astonishingly short time.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\nYou may travel to destinations and entertainment venues that were previously too inconvenient to consider.\nTransportation changes are in progress in Tarrant County and will result in an enhanced quality of life due to sh...\n
DFW Airport expects American Ai");
document.write("rlines to renew lease, pay $11.7 million
\n(Fort Worth Star-Telegram © 02/04/2012) (Registration Required)\n
DFW AIRPORT -- American Airlines owes Dallas/Fort Worth Airport $11.7 million in pre-bankruptcy landing fees, terminal rents and other charges, but the airport's staff hasn't set aside funds to cover a potential loss because they believe that the company will make good.\"We believe we will be paid,\" Chris Poinsatte, executive vice president and chief financial officer, told airport board members du...\n
Chamber members challenged to build Foundation
\n(Friendswood Journal © 02/04/2012)
Friendswood Chamber of Commerce members spent much of their\nfirst meeting of 2012 (February 2) hearing about the future.\n \n \n\nFollowing a welcome by incoming Chamber Chairman Steve Anderson,\nthe Green Event Center audience heard from Anne Murphy and George\nGr");
document.write("ainger.\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThey are involved in aspects of fund raising or distribution of\ncharitable funds.\n\nGrainer...\n
Frisco Sees Major Population Boom
\n(Ft. Worth KXAS (NBC) 5 © 02/04/2012)
During the first week of February, Frisco hit a new high in population – counting 123,953 people within its city limits.\n ");
document.write(" \n \n \n \n \n \n \n While the city already bills itself as one of the fastest growing in the United States, Mayor Pro Tem Pat Fallon says the numbers are still eye-poppin...\n
Komen Changes Grant Rules; Funding to Planned Parenthood to Continue
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Dallas-based Susan G. Komen for the Cure has clarified rules regarding disqualifying grants and says Planned Parenthood will receive all the funding promised them.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a blog Friday, founder Nancy Brinker wrote the following:\n \n \n \n \n ...\n
Letters for February 4, 2012
\n(Galveston Daily News © 02/04/2012)
Twisting Facts To Get Elected\n\nHolly Rumbaugh’s reference to Judge Wayne Mallia’s Sanctions Toward Effective Probation program is the exact rhetoric Michelle Slaughter uses (“Mallia is missing it,” The Daily News, Feb. 2).\n\nI’d love to know when Ms. Rumbaugh spoke to Judge Mallia so as to form an educated opinion based on facts and not from someone trying to get elect...\n
Mayor joins Oak Ridge Boys for 'Wipe Out'
\n(Galveston Daily News © 02/04/2012)
GALVESTON — Mayor Joe Jaworski joined The Oak Ridge Boys onstage at The Grand 1894 Opera House this week, taking up a pair of drumsticks to play surf rock favorite \"Wipe Out\" with the quartet. \n\nWhile he didn't throw his drumsticks into the crowd follow");
document.write("ing the performance, Jaworski did present the band with keys to the city and a proclamation.\n\nCheck out the mayor rocking it out below:\n\n\n\n ...\n
New city manager prepared to lead by example
\n(Galveston Daily News © 02/04/2012)
GALVESTON — City Manager Michael Kovacs isn’t worried about making the move from small-town ");
document.write("management to a city sometimes entangled in political battles and handling millions in recovery dollars.\n\nThe former city manager for Park City, Utah, a ski resort city of about 7,550 residents, started work this week as the island’s permanent city manager.\n\nWhile his experience ranges fro...\n
Oller apologizes for using N-word
\n(Galvesto");
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LEAGUE CITY — Acting city manager Rich Oller, who was suspended for a week for saying the N-word at work, said Friday the comment was taken out of context.\n\nOller was in his office telling two senior executives about a news report on the college football national championship game, he said.\n\nThe news story was reporting about a racial slur being directed at a football player, Oller said.\n\nOl...\n
McMullen regulates sex businesses
\n(George West Progress © 02/04/2012)
TILDEN ? McMullen County on Tuesday became the first local government to pass regulations governing sexually oriented businesses, a growing concern as the Eagle Ford Shale boom brings a huge increase in population.\n\nMcMullen County Judge James Teal said he felt the county needed to address the issue after it received inquiries asking about regulations covering such businesses.\n\nLive Oak County and...\n
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Super Bowl XLVI draws near
\n(Gilmer Mirror © 02/04/2012)
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City Council says 'yes' to Habitat home
\n(Graham Leader © 02/04/2012)
(Posted Today 03:30 pm)\nInvalid Display Count For Zone 2\nnewsdesk@grahamleader.comGraham City Council agreed to divvy up a city lot fo");
document.write("r the site of the next Habitat for Humanity home Thursday.Jimmy Guinn, Habitat organizer, came before the council and asked the members to divide a lot at the northeast corner of Carolina and First streets. Guinn said lots in the area his organization builds...\n
Laguna Vista aims to collect on $1M in outstanding fines
\n(Harlingen Valley Mornin");
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LAGUNA VISTA — A roundup of traffic court scofflaws will begin Feb. 24 after a grace period that began Feb. 1, city officials said.\nPersons with unpaid traffic tickets may appear in court before Feb. 24 — without fear of being arrested — to make arrangements to pay their outstanding fines, City Manager Rolando Vela said in a statement.\nThe grace period and roundup is aimed at hel...\n
Mayor pins hopes on pension task force report
\n(Houston Chronicle © 02/04/2012) (Registration Required)\n
About one out of every 11 dollars in this year's city budget goes to cover pension costs.\n\nThe $165 million the city plans to send to its three public employee pensions this fiscal year is the consummation of a decades-old contract with the people who put out fires, keep streets safe and pick up the garbage.\n\nIt also is more than the city spends on libraries, p");
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Komen Foundation reverses decision on Planned Parenthood grants
\n(Houston KHOU (CBS) 11 © 02/04/2012)
NEW YORK -- After three days of controversy, a renowned breast cancer charity in the U.S. said Friday it is reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to the country’");
document.write("s most well-known reproductive health organization.\n\n"We want to apologize to the American public for recent decisions that cast doubt upon our commitment to our mission of saving women’s lives," ...\n
Beautification Committee sets date for annual clean-up
\n(Humble Observer © 02/04/2012)
Volunteers and community mem");
document.write("bers will soon don their best gloves\nand carry trash bags to clean up the streets of Humble for the\nannual Spring Clean-up April 21.\n \n \n\nOrganized through the city of Humble Beautification Committee,\nthe group officially set the date for the event at its Feb. 2\nmeeting.\n \n\n\n?We always try to hold our annual clean-up event during the\nGreat Ameri...\n
Resident receives heart transplant on day of LifeGift appearance
\n(Humble Observer © 02/04/2012)
It was a miracle for Michael Leon when he received the call that\na second heart was available.\n \n \n\nEven more to celebrate, Michael received his heart the same day\nas his father?s birthday and the day he was set to speak to the\nHumble Independent School District Council of PTAs and fellow\nstudents Jan. 31 about his condition and the importance of becoming\nan organ donor.\n ...\n
Newark parents angry over plans to close schools
\n(KFOXTV.com © 02/04/2012)
NEWARK, N.J. — \n\nThe Newark school superintendent tried unsuccessfully Friday night to calm hundreds of angry school patrons, many of whom apparently first learned from a newspaper report of a plan to close several city schools and merge others.\n\nSuperintendent Cami Anderson called the meeting the same");
document.write(" day The Star-Ledger of Newark reported on some specifics of a plan that has been evolving ...\n
Texas Today: 187 citations issued during traffic detail
\n(Killeen Daily Herald © 02/04/2012)
Killeen police doled out 187 citations Thursday during a special traffic enforcement operation at the 7-Eleven convenience store in the 1000 bl");
document.write("ock of Willow Springs Road.\n\nThe operation took aim at drivers illegally crossing through the store's parking lot. According to information from the police department, 138 citations were issued for crossing property violations and another 49 were issued for...\n
Schwolert to run for Highland Village council
\n(Lewisville Leader © 02/04/2012");
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Michelle Schwolert said there are so many things about Highland Village that she enjoys. So she simply wants to help continue them.Schwolert has announced she is running for Place 2 on the Highland Village City Council, a spot expected to be vacated by Bill Irwin as he runs for mayor. Councilman Patrick Davis has also announced he plans to run for mayor.Mayor Scott McDearmont announced in December...\n
\n(Longview News © 02/04/2012)
Mayor Jay Dean on Friday announced his bid for re-election to a\nthird and, because of term limits, final three-year term of\noffice.\n \n \n\n\"Ladies and gentlemen, I am humbled and proud to be here this\nmorning in front of you to ask you for your vote to elect me for a\nthird and final term as mayor of the great City of Longview,\" Dean\nsaid during a gathering at Heritage Plaza in down...\n
FBI, U.S. Attorney's Office drop investigation against city of Lubbock
\n(Lubbock Avalanche-Journal © 02/04/2012)
A three-and-a-half-year investigation of the city of Lubbock and its former health insurance administrator is over, said the U.S. Attorney?s Office on Thursday.\r\n\r\n?After the careful evaluation of many factors, the U.S. Attorney?s Office for the Northern ");
document.write("District of Texas is no longer pursuing its investigation of the city of Lubbock,? read a statement released by Kathy Colvin, public information ...\n
LULAC accuses NM town of racial profiling
\n(Lubbock Avalanche-Journal © 02/04/2012)
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — The New Mexico League of United Latin American Citizens is accusing the M");
document.write("esilla Marshal's Department of conducting racial profiling in order to enforce U.S. immigration laws. -->\r\nLAS CRUCES, N.M. ? The New Mexico League of United Latin American Citizens is accusing the Mesilla Marshal's Department of conducting racial profiling in order to enforce U.S. immigration laws.\r\n...\n
Ricketts: One nonperson nixed, but city races shape up
\n(Lubbock Avalanche-Journal © 02/04/2012)
Local elections are most always interesting ? at least for the spectators and those of us chronicling the campaigning, if not for those seeking to keep or obtain a job as servant to the public.\r\n\r\nWith Lubbock?s municipal filing window just opened and about a month before it closes on the final slate of candidates, we?ve already had our first collision with an unexpected would-be candidate.\r\n\r\nBut...\n
Komen blinks, reverses 'Parenthood' decision
\n(Lubbock KCBD (NBC) 11 © 02/04/2012)
(RNN) – The Susan G. Komen foundation announced Friday it had reversed its decision to cut funding to Planned Parenthood after loud public backlash led to the resignation of several top executives.\n\n\"We want to apologize for recent decisions that cast doubt upon our commitment to our mission of saving women's lives,\" the organization wrote on its Twitter fe");
document.write("ed Friday. \n\nThe Komen found...\n
Hidalgo politico owes nearly $195,000 in unpaid property taxes
\n(McAllen Monitor © 02/04/2012)
HIDALGO — Local power broker and city council candidate Rudy Franz owes nearly $195,000 in unpaid property taxes, according to Hidalgo County tax data.\n\nRudy Franz, who owns taxi, bus and towing com");
document.write("panies, heads the Concerned Citizens of Hidalgo, a political machine with wide-ranging influence in Hidalgo, Granjeno and two local school districts. He’s running against Mayor Pro-Tem Alvin...\n
Hotelier plans to build Holiday Inn near McAllen Convention Center
\n(McAllen Monitor © 02/04/2012)
McALLEN — A Pharr hotelier");
document.write(" plans to break ground on a Holiday Inn near the McAllen Convention Center no later than March 1, which would finally give the complex an on-site hotel — considered a critical asset when attracting conventions.\n\nVinod K. Kasan, who owns the Fairwinds Executive Inn at 1415 W. Business 83 in Pharr, inked an economic development agreement with City Manager Mike P...\n
Sullivan City requires all residents to post addresses
\n(McAllen Monitor © 02/04/2012)
SULLIVAN CITY — Emergency responders and package delivery services should have an easier time finding homes in Sullivan City soon. \n \n The Sullivan City Commission passed an ordinance Tuesday that will require all residents to place address numbers in a conspicuous place outside their homes or face a fi ne. \n \n “It’s for their own safety (to add addresses),&rd...\n
\n(Midland KMID (ABC) 2 © 02/04/2012)
PECOS -- Plastic bags could soon be a thing of the past for the City of Pecos.\n\n The city is currently working to better Mother Earth by getting rid of single-use plastic bags.\n\n The city council has been talking about the possible ban for about a year.\n\n The ordinance woul");
document.write("d mean that businesses could no longer pass single-use plastic bags alon...\n
Carlsbad residents urged to cutback water use
\n(Midland KWES (NBC) 9 © 02/04/2012)
CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) - Carlsbad residents and businesses are urged to voluntarily cut back on water usage before summer arrives. City officials say that starting water conse");
document.write("rvation measures now will be a test run for when the city's water conservation, emergency response and drought management ordinance begins April 1.\n \n\nThe ordinance was passed by the City Council last year.\n...\n
Snow falls in Rome as Italy is hit by cold snap
\n(Midland KWES (NBC) 9 © 02/04/2012)
By FRANCES D&#");
document.write("39;EMILIO\nAssociated Press\n \n\nROME (AP) - A rare snowfall blanketed Rome on Friday, forcing the closure of the Colosseum over fears tourists would slip on the icy ruins, and leaving buses struggling to climb the city's slushy hills. Other parts of the country experienced frigid temperatures unseen in years.\n \n\nAuthorities stopped visitors from en...\n
Irsay finally gets chance to talk Super Bowl
\n(New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung © 02/04/2012)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) ? Jim Irsay is finally talking about something in addition to Peyton Manning ? the Super Bowl.\r\nAfter telling reporters Wednesday he could wait until the last moment before deciding whether to pay a $28 million roster bonus to his franchise quarterback, Irsay got a chance to change the subject.\r\n\"It's been outstanding in terms of the preparation and the way things have been going...\n
US seeks Russia's vote for softer Syria resolution
\n(New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung © 02/04/2012)
WASHINGTON (AP) ? The Obama administration pressed Russia on Friday to back a softened version of a U.N. Security Council resolution condemning the violence in Syria, though it was unclear if the compromise wording would compel President Bashar Assad to step down as Washington want");
document.write("s.\r\nSecretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke by telephone with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in an eff...\n
Pecos City Council votes to ban plastic bags
\n(Odessa American © 02/04/2012)
The Pecos City Council voted on and passed the first reading of an ordinance that will ban companies and residents from using single");
document.write("-use plastic bags in the town.\n\nThe decision was met with little resistance from anyone, especially since costs of the new bags will be passed on to the citizens of Pecos.\n\n“The single-use bags are economical for the business owner and cost about 2 cents to buy,...\n
Mayor wants quick action
\n(Paris News © 02/04/2012)
J.D. Da");
document.write("vidson | Posted: Friday, February 3, 2012 11:41 am\n \n \n\nThe city of Paris demolished 303 buildings in the last five\nyears, but it's the 36 currently waiting on the wrecking ball that\nhas the immediate attention of a newly created task force.\n\nParis Mayor Dr. A.J. Hashmi appointed Thursday city council\nmembers, Builders and Standards Commission members, city staff and\nmembers of th...\n
Mayor gives residents the ?big vision? during ?State of Fate? meeting
\n(Rockwall County Herald Banner © 02/04/2012)
FATE — \n Mayor Bill Broderick’s message to about 70 residents during his annual “State of Fate” town hall meeting this week involved details of a “big vision” and his belief that within three years, they won’t know their town as they know it today.\n\n\n\n Midway through his presentation, Broderick provided a summary of planned projects and developments.\n\n\n\n &...\n
More cities consider parades for Iraq War vets
\n(San Angelo Standard Times © 02/04/2012)
ST. LOUIS ? A St. Louis parade welcoming home Iraq War and other post-Sept. 11 veterans was such a hit that at least 10 other cities around the country are considering similar celebrations.\n\nOrganizers of the parade that drew an estimated 100,000 observers");
document.write(" and 20,000 participants in St. Louis on Jan. 28 said Friday that they have been approached by people from Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia, San An...\n
Muslims to NY attorney general: Investigate NYPD
\n(San Angelo Standard Times © 02/04/2012)
NEW YORK ? Thirty-three civil rights groups from around America complained to the New York a");
document.write("ttorney general Friday about police documents that showed the New York Police Department recommending increased surveillance of Shiite mosques based solely on their religion.\n\nThe letter urged Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to investigate NYPD's surveillance operations, revealed by an Associated Press i...\n
Charity restores cancer funding
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After the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation announced Friday it had reversed a new policy that would have cut off grants to Planned Parenthood for breast cancer screening programs, the local affiliate said it would once again apply for such funding despite being turned down in recent years.\n\n?We're thrilled about what's happened, and I intend to instruct my staff to reapply for a grant,? loca...\n
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
\n(San Antonio Express-News © 02/04/2012) (Registration Required)\n
WASHINGTON (AP) ? Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:ABC's \"This Week\" ? Not immediately available.___NBC's \"Meet the Press\" ? GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich; New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg; Govs. Mitch Daniels, R-Ind., and Deval Patrick, D-Mass.; Rep. Xavier Becerra");
document.write(", D-Calif.___CBS' \"Face the Nation\" ? Gingrich; former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani.___CNN's \"State ...\n
Occupy Oakland protest planned for Saturday
\n(San Antonio Express-News © 02/04/2012) (Registration Required)\n
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) ? Occupy Oakland protesters plan to take to the streets again t");
document.write("his Saturday, exactly one week after a midday rally turned chaotic leading to hundreds of protesters being arrested hours later and a mass break-in of City Hall.Members of the group plan on marching from City Hall several blocks down to Oakland police headquarters to claim abuse at the hands of officers during last...\n
Sudanese veteran preaches leadership
\n(San Antonio Express-News © 02/04/2012) (Registration Required)\n
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) ? Sief Mahagoub was lost.He'd grown up in eastern Sudan, in a poor family along with 15 brothers and sisters. Running water and electricity were amenities he'd never been afforded. Dust and mud were all he knew.So when Sief fled to Japan in pursuit of freedom and opportunity, he found himself overwhelmed. He was excited at the prospect of being a leader, being able to have a pol...\n
Lugar fights back on questions about residency
\n(San Antonio KSAT (ABC) 12 © 02/04/2012)
(CNN) - \n \n\nRepublican Sen. Dick Lugar of Indiana responded Friday to recent reports that show he doesn't live in the state he's been representing for more than 35 years.\n\nThe longtime senator told CNN he maintains a residence for \"political purposes\" in Indianapolis but doesn't live at the physical addre");
document.write("ss-staying in hotels around the state, instead.\n\nLugar pointed to a loophole in...\n
Leon Valley wants tougher rules for code compliance
\n(San Antonio WOAI (NBC) © 02/04/2012)
LEON VALLEY, TX-- A 92 year old homeowners who doesn't want to be identified says there too much clutter at a neighbor's house and too many cars on the stre");
document.write("et. She wishes code compliance could do more to fix these issues.\n\nCity leaders in Leon Valley are hoping to enforced tougher rules for property code compliance matters. \n\nUnder a proposal-fines could range from 25 to two thousand dollars for v...\n
Motley Crue day declared
\n(San Antonio WOAI (NBC) © 02/04/2012)
Rockers Motley Cru");
document.write("e have been honored in Las Vegas with their own day.\n\nMayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed Friday Motley Crue Day to mark the band's new residency at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, which makes Tommy Lee and his bandmates the first heavy rock band to play a string of dates in Sin City.\n\nThe three-week stint kicks off later on Friday. Copyright WENN.com...\n
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document.write("porters rally around Planned Parenthood
\n(San Antonio WOAI (NBC) © 02/04/2012)
NEW YORK (AP) — Supporters are rallying around Planned Parenthood after renowned breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure decided to cut breast screening grants to the reproductive health organization.\n\nBesides $400,000 in smaller donations from 6,000 people, Planned Parenthood is receiving $250,000 from a family foundation in Dallas and a $250,000 pledge announced Thursday by New Y...\n
Controversy swirls around City Manager search
\n(Temple KCEN (NBC) 6 © 02/04/2012)
Four Port Arthur City Councilmen, Raymond Scott, Harold Doucet, Kerry Thomas and John Beard, held a press conference Friday to expose what they say is a corrupt city manager search.\n\nMercer Group is the company that is conducting the nationwide search for the City Manager position, and the four councilmen say Mercer agreed not to");
document.write(" hire someone local. \n\nHowever, someone who works internally at City ...\n
Bruggeman to run for mayor
\n(Texarkana Gazette © 02/04/2012) (Registration Required)\n
At least three Texarkana, Texas, City Council spots will be held by new people after the May election, as incumbents surrender long-held seats.\r\n\r\n");
document.write("Josh Davis, Ward 6, is the only council member seeking re-election.\r\n\r\nWard 4?s Bob Bruggeman is giving up... \r\n\r\nPublished: 02/04/2012\r\n\r\n \r\nSign in to view full story or view our Registration Guide....\n
People Power Restores Komen Grants to Planned Parenthood
\n(Texas Observer © 02/04/2012)
This morning, the Susan G. Komen f");
document.write("or the Cure foundation announced it will not cut breast-screening funds for Planned Parenthood after all.\n\n\nThis is what democracy looks like.\n\n\nEarlier this week, the Komen foundation encountered major backlash for its decision to stop funding breast health screenings at Planned Parenthood. The foundation claimed the defunding was a result of improved grant-makin...\n
Komen Reverses Course
\n(Tyler KETK (NBC) 56 © 02/04/2012)
POSTED: Friday, February 3, 2012 - 4:48pm\n \n\nUPDATED: Friday, February 3, 2012 - 4:49pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n After facing a major public and political backlash the Susan G. Komen foundation has decided to continue giving money to Planned Parenthood.\n\n\n\n\n Komen founder Nancy Brinker apologized in a statement saying the organization has been "distressed at the p...\n
Whitehouse update
\n(Tyler KETK (NBC) 56 © 02/04/2012)
The ongoing investigations of two Whitehouse officials took a new turn today.\n\n\n And now the City Manager has stepped in.\n\n\n Whitehouse Police Chief Rick Waller and Volunteer Fire Chief Ronny Fite are being investigated for different issues, but both cases are now in the hands of the Texas Rangers.\n\n\n Whitehouse city manager Mike Peterson has stood by his embattled Police C");
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Alumni Laud Organization's Effect On Community, Individuals
\n(Tyler Morning Telegraph © 02/04/2012)
By CASEY MURPHY\nBusiness Editor\n\nVel Williamson had no idea what Leadership Tyler was or what an honor it was to be selected to participate in the program.\n\nBut after the deputy executive director of Dis");
document.write("covery Science Place completed the nine-month program as part of Leadership Tyler Class 24, she learned a lot and met great friends who help her continue to learn and grow, she said.\n\nMs. Williamso...\n
Amid Protests, Komen Changes Plans To Deny Planned Parenthood Grants
\n(Tyler Morning Telegraph © 02/04/2012)
From Staff and Wire R");
document.write("eports \n\nNEW YORK — For leaders of the nation’s pre-eminent breast-cancer charity, it was a firestorm they didn’t see coming — and couldn’t withstand.\n\nSusan G. Komen for the Cure on Friday abandoned plans to eliminate funding for Planned Parenthood. The dramatic retreat followed a three-day furor that resounded across the Internet, in Congress an...\n
Arbor Day Celebration Set Friday
\n(Tyler Morning Telegraph © 02/04/2012)
Tyler Parks and Recreation and the TREES Committee plan to observe Arbor Day on Friday with a special celebration at Douglas Elementary School.\n\nThe event is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. at the school’s campus, 1525 N. Carlyle Ave.\n\n“Trees reduce erosion, produce oxygen, clean the air and provide habitats for wildlife,” Ken Wheeler, TREES chairman, said. “Trees also beautify our...\n
Chandler City Hall, Council Was Busy In 2011 With New Ideas
\n(Tyler Morning Telegraph © 02/04/2012)
By BETTY WATERS\nStaff Writer\n\nCHANDLER — From creating a master plan to stepped up efforts to communicate with residents, Chandler town government was busy in 2011 with new and ongoing projects, Mayor Ann Hall told residents at the annual Chandler-Brownsboro Area Chamber of Commerce banquet.\n\n L");
document.write("aunch of a user-friendly and interactive city website and a new, quarterly newsletter are the late...\n
Chandler Honors Residents In Chamber Banquet
\n(Tyler Morning Telegraph © 02/04/2012)
By BETTY WATERS\nStaff Writer\n\nCHANDLER — Gene Giger was hailed for his love and dedication to this town when named 2012 Citizen of the Yea");
document.write("r during the Chandler-Brownsboro Area Chamber of Commerce annual banquet held Thursday.\n\nSelection of Giger and several other award recipients was based largely on resident votes on nomination forms compiled by a five-member chamber board nominating commit...\n
FRESH Receives 'Green' Award
\n(Tyler Morning Telegraph © 02/04/2012)
F");
document.write("RESH by Brookshire’s received its LEED certification plaque Wednesday for incorporating a variety of sustainable strategies into the building, including energy use, lighting, water and material use.\n\nLEED stands for Leadership and Energy and Environmental Design.\n\nLEED is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. FR...\n
Japanese Citizens Visiting To Discuss 20-Year Anniversary
\n(Tyler Morning Telegraph © 02/04/2012)
By JACQUE HILBURN-SIMMONS\nStaff Writer\n\nTyler officials plan today to welcome delegates from Yachiyo, Japan and discuss plans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their Sister Cities relationship.\n\nThe visitors are expected to include Yachiyo Mayor Toshiro Toyoda and several assembly members, Tyler Sister Cities President Price Arredondo said Wednesday.\n\nA larger Japanese delegation, which could c...\n
Komen cancer charity abandons plans to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood
\n(Tyler Morning Telegraph © 02/04/2012)
NEW YORK (AP) -- For leaders of the nation's pre-eminent breast-cancer charity, it was a firestorm they didn't see coming - and couldn't withstand. Susan G. Komen for the Cure on Friday abandoned plans to eliminate funding");
document.write(" for Planned Parenthood. The dramatic retreat followed a three-day furor that resounded across the Internet, in Congress and - perhaps most tellingly - among Komen affiliates...\n
Sister Cities Celebrate Anniversary
\n(Tyler Morning Telegraph © 02/04/2012)
By JACQUE HILBURN-SIMMONS\nStaff Writer\n\nTyler Sister Cities members had an o");
document.write("pportunity Friday to spend a few minutes with visitors from their partner city, Yachiyo, Japan, to discuss celebrating the 20th anniversary of the relationship.\n\nTalks with Tyler officials began with an early morning meeting with Mayor Barbara Bass and continued at a noon luncheon at Tyler City Hall.\n\nYachiyo Mayor Toshiro...\n
Whitehouse Police Chief Taking Leave");
document.write(" Of Absence
\n(Tyler Morning Telegraph © 02/04/2012)
By KELLY GOOCH\nStaff Writer\n\nWhitehouse Police Chief Rick Waller is taking a leave of absence with pay, pending the outcome of an investigation, Assistant City Manager Kevin Huckabee announced Friday.\n\n“In discussions between the Whitehouse City Manager Mike Peterson and … Waller it has been decided that the current investigation may cause distractions to the operation of the police de...\n
LETTERS: Readers sound off on feral cats, the Lady Bears and our coverage of them and more
\n(Waco Tribune-Herald © 02/04/2012) (Registration Required)\n
Keystone XL Pipeline stalled \n\nThe Feb. 1 editorial “With or without” addressed the building of the Keystone XL Pipeline. No doubt the editorial and adjacent political cartoon were from the hands of Republicans. The editorial failed to present one ver");
document.write("y important point: The billions of gallons of crude oil to be transported through the pipeline and refined on the Gulf Coast would then b...\n
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