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... R.J. Sparks, Shaelee Nichols and Gavin Veach. He is also survived by a brother Richard (Patty) Spurlock of Salado, Texas a sister Carolyn (Kenneth) Shupert of West Portsmouth along with several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. ... Comment?
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Randy Adams elected NW executive director
... Adams was pastor of First Baptist Church in McAlester, Okla., from 1994-2004. He also was pastor of two churches in Texas: Central Baptist Church in Italy (1989-94) and Fairview Baptist Church in Rhome (1986-89). He served as minister of evangelism ... Comment?
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Candice Glover wins 12th season of 'American Idol'
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... when "Idol" host Ryan Seacrest announced she bested soulful 22-year-old country singer Kree Harrison from Woodville, Texas. "Because in previous years I wasn't, so that's definitely the key if you want to audition for the show or have a career," she ... Comment?
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... are five children, Linda (Michael) Cottingim of Sandwich, Karen Little of Shabbona, Lonnie (Lory) Little of Mesquite, Texas, Mitchell (Gail) Little of Earlville and Richard (Norma) Little of Earlville; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; ... Comment?
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MPPAC dances accepted to attend summer programs
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... that these dancers were chosen after auditioning to attend such programs as: American Ballet Theatre in Alabama and Texas, Atlanta Ballet in Atlanta, University of South Carolina in Columbia, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and Governors School in ... Comment?
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The Weekend Interview with Annise Parker: The Modern American Boomtown
... fill the capacious restaurant, Ms. Parker notes that Houstonians eat out more often than anyone else in America. Like Texas as a whole, Houston sells itself as "business friendly," and Ms. Parker ticks off the attractions-ease of permitting, ... Comment?
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Event raises human trafficking awareness
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Human trafficking and sexual exploitation of minors is an international problem, and one that exists in the United States and East Texas. Comment?
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Red Cross chapter to help with storm relief
The regional headquarters of the Red Cross requested that the East Texas Piney Woods Chapter help with disaster relief after last night's tornado in Granbury. Comment?
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Literacy Council hands out GEDs to more than 90 students
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... officials said. The students' stories are varied - Ms. Gordon didn't finish high school because she couldn't pass the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) test. Another student, Veronica Bueno, graduated from high school in Mexico, but ... Comment?
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Track & field sends 36 to NCAAs
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The Illinois men's track and field team boasts 19 qualifiers in 14 events, including both the 4x100m and 4x400m relay squads to the NCAA West Preliminary Round of Championship at the University of Texas in Austin from May 23-25, as announced by the NCAA and the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association on Thursday. Comment?
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TxDOT Launches "Click It Or Ticket" Campaign
... Redford. Next week marks TxDOT's 12th annual "Click it or Ticket" campaign, which means law enforcement all across Texas will be looking out for seat belt violators. "Don't do it for us, or out of fear of receiving a ticket," said Odessa Police ... Comment?
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Billie Sol Estes, the 'king of Texas wheeler-dealers,' dies
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Billie Sol Estes, a West Texas millionaire, con man and friend of politicians, was found dead Tuesday morning at his home in DeCordova, daughter Pamela Padget said. Comment?
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At least 6 confirmed dead in Texas tornados
Habitat for Humanity spent years in a North Texas subdivision, helping build many of the 110 homes in the low-income area. Comment?
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Former Toyah Mayor Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
... out the following statement about the guilty plea. In Midland, 41-year-old Bartolo Sanchez, former mayor of Toyah, Texas, faces three years in federal prison as well as restitution after pleading guilty this morning to stealing approximately ... Comment?
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Perry Signs Michael Morton Act
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... disclosure of evidence regardless of its materiality to guilt or punishment. It is the first significant reform to Texas discovery laws since 1965. Perry said it was fitting that his signing of the Michael Morton Act fell almost exactly 50 years ... Comment?
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The Polling Center: Texans' Dueling Attitudes on Guns
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Despite Texas' prominent place in America's consciousness as a pro-gun state, Texans' attitudes toward gun control express the same ambivalence about gun regulation that was made apparent in the recent failure of the U.S. Senate to pass background check legislation ostensibly supported by 90 percent of Americans in national polls. Comment?
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Water recycling is big business for oil, gas support...
Just a few years ago, Fort Worth, Texas-based Bosque Systems mostly operated wastewater disposal wells for oil and gas operators. Comment?
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Seeking pen pals for queer inmates
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... would-be attackers. "So . . . I'm safe, saved from the forced sex and harassment of my youth." James, incarcerated in Texas, describes his experience very differently. Despite homophobic slurs and an assault at the hands of a former lover, he ... Comment?
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Texas Lawmakers Pass Two Anti-LGBT Measures
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Lawmakers in Texas passed two bills this week that open the doors to legal discrimination against members of the LGBT community. Comment?
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James E. Kunkel, age 85, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Olney, Texas. Funeral services will be at 11a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church in Olney with Rev. Comment?
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