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NEWS ARCHIVES: JUNE 06, 2008
Below is a list of stories for Friday, June 06, 2008.
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State Parks Get Much Neded TLC
76 days ago
The Texas legislature passed over more than 77 million dollars to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department—extra funding the department said it hadn't seen in years and was needed for repairs, maintenance and improvements.
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Help Not Wanted: Teens Find Tough Job Market
76 days ago
The state of the economy may leave some teens out of luck.
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Let the Battles Begin
76 days ago
On their agenda: party unity and whether or not to change the state primary/caucus system that lead to record turnout, but also brought long lines, claims of fraud, and even a lawsuit.
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Academic Accountability Reconsidered
76 days ago
Students from the last-ever graduating class of Johnston High will receive their diplomas at 8 p.m. Friday at the Delco Center in Austin. The state is ordering the school closed under an academic accountability law. The Austin school district wants to open two smaller high schools in the old Johnston facility. The closure of the school is prompting some state legislators to rethink how student achievement is measured.
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Who owns the Christmas Mountains?
76 days ago
In the final installment of our series, "Saving the Blue Distance," Wayne Bell reports on why environmentalists and others rose up to stop a sale of the mountains.
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Debating Debates in China
76 days ago
And Chinese authorities started cracking down on those protesters. Which, despite the rare openness following the quake, is not unusual. Most Westerners believe China is not a society that encourages dissent, protest, or the rigorous exchange of ideas. One author suggests we take a closer look. Mark Leonard is the author of What Does China Think?
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Trammell Crow may Redevelop Green Water Site
76 days ago
Staff has recommended Trammell Crow over four other bidders. Its proposal includes condos, affordable housing, a senior assisted living facility, and open space. Trammel Crow says the project would generate $7 million each year in tax revenue. City Council is scheduled to make a final decision June 18th.
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El Paso Soldier Passes Away
76 days ago
Green was killed June 2nd in Tikrit in what officials call a "non-combat incident." The 26-year-old from El Paso joined the Army in 2003. This was his first assignment to Iraq. A memorial service is scheduled for June 13th in Jacksonville, Florida.
The Defense Department confirms that as of June 5th 4,079 U.S. military personnel have been killed since the war in Iraq began in March 2003. 386 were from Texas.
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Frustration, Protest Over Johnston High
76 days ago
A private, non-profit group is asking the Education Commissioner to allow it to open a new school in the Johnston facility.
