09/28/2002

Wedding - Sept. 28, 2002
DAVIS—CANNADY Rebecca Faye Davis and Christopher Milton Cannady were married at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at College Avenue Baptist Church in Levelland. David Davis, cousin of the bride, officiated.

Engagements - Sept. 27, 2002
TAYLOR—LEMONS Charlie and Betty Lemons of Lubbock announce the engagement of their son, Steve, to Bridgett Taylor, daughter of Harold Taylor and Donna Guedes of Nixon.

Tosches takes on Dante in new novel
Nick Tosches is one of those rare writers who can inspire, offend, illuminate and repel — often in the same paragraph.

Entertainment calendar
"Pack Up Your Troubles," featuring The Singing Plainsmen — Lubbock chapter of Barbershop Harmony Society performing barbershop concert and sing-along, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, auditorium at Evans Junior High School, 58th Street and Orlando Avenue. General admission $10 for general public and $5 for children age 11 and younger. 744-2220.

Richards: Stones' new approach to touring is 'crazy'
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards is having his doubts. He's worried that the world's most famous rock 'n' roll band has finally bitten off more than it can chew. (The band has just begun another extended tour.)

Books For Teens
New fiction out for teens includes: • "Simon Says" (Harcourt) by Elain Marie Alphin — This novel about a boy who is accepted at an exclusive high school for the arts is original, complex, beautifully written, dense and unnerving. The author captures exactly the self-absorbed angst of a creative teen who feels destined for greatness but socially inadequate.

'Trapped' doesn't work, despite tense scenes
There is a decent little thriller trapped inside of director Luis Mandoki's excessive "Trapped," aching for novelist-turned-screenwriter Greg Iles to take a figurative scalpel to his script and whittle a more interesting villain.

Deadlines
The deadline for listings in Around Town is noon on the Friday prior to publication. Submit listings to William Kerns:

Horror, mystery collide in intrguing 'Cabinet of Curiosities'
• "The Cabinet of Curiosities" by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, read by Rene Auberjonois. Time Warner Audio Books. Abridged, four cassettes, six hours. Cabinets of curiosities were a precursor to contemporary national history museums. During the 19th century, an array of cabinets with their collections of strange and grotesque oddities were sprinkled throughout Manhattan, offering a cheap distraction to the working-class poor.

Around Town -Select-A-Seat 09/27/02

Music Charts
Top 10 Adult Contemporary Singles1. "A Thousand Miles," by Vanessa Carlton2. "Do It For Love," by Daryl Hall & John Oates3. "Hero," by Enrique Iglesias4. "Superman (It's Not Easy)," by Five For Fighting5. "To Where You Are," by Josh Groban...

Entertainment Briefs
Tickets available for 'Greater Tuna' The 20th anniversary touring production of the original hilarious "Greater Tuna," written by and starring Joe Sears and Jaston Williams, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5, and 2 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Municipal Auditorium.

Parents' Movie Guide
"Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever" Rating: R (restricted) for strong violence. What it's about: A former FBI agent tries to rescue a child who has been kidnapped by a mysterious woman.

A look at other books to consider reading
Here are other books about the Depression or about kids on their own. (All of them are easier to read than "Bud, Not Buddy.")

Broadway play could be cat's meow
The super-fascinating Cat Stevens story may soon come to Broadway. The '70s fixture, who converted to Islam in 1977 and changed his name to Yusuf Islam, was in New York last week to explore mounting a musical based on his life.

On the Road With 'Bud, Not Buddy'
No one's looking out for 10-year-old Bud Caldwell. His mother has been dead for four years, he never knew his father and most adults he meets are struggling themselves to survive in the terrible years of America's Great Depression.

Kerns' Notes
When promoters called and asked if I thought Neil Diamond would sell in Lubbock, I wondered why they were even bothering. Of course, Diamond could sell out the United Spirit Arena, I answered, and probably quickly. That's my guess anyway.

Banderas makes use of mustache
Funny how a little facial hair can change a man. Most days, Antonio Banderas is your average, heart-stoppingly handsome movie star, a leading man with a character actor's love of ensemble work, of supporting roles and of films that "say something."

Best Sellers
FICTION1. "The Lovely Bones," by Alice Sebold.2. "Red Rabbit," by Tom Clancy.3. "Mission Compromised," by Oliver North and Joe Musser.4. "Morgawer," by Terry Brooks.5. "Standing in the Rainbow," by Fannie Flagg...

Kelly Clarkson's first CD is idle endeavor
It's not "American Idol" winner Kelly Clarkson's fault that her first recording as a bona fide pop star, the two-song nugget featuring "A Moment Like This" and "Before Your Love," is a bit underwhelming.

It's rough when greed runs amok
Whew! I am glad that I am not superstitious. On my way to do an interview, I was delayed by a truck delivering caskets to a funeral home on Broadway. The driver was skilled at backing into the delivery area, so the delay only seemed long because I was in a hurry.

Births - Sept. 27, 2002
David Macias and Marie Alcala' of Lubbock, a son weighing 7 pounds, 13 ounces at 7:22 a.m. Aug. 27 in University Medical Center.

Births - Sept. 28, 2002
Tara Haskell and Peter J. Hanley of Lub bock, a son weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces at 7:39 p.m. Sept. 12 in University Medical Center.

Talk of uplifting causes Sunday School to lose focus
THE NEXT TIME Morris Knox engages in some sort of humanitarian behavior, don't blame him for not telling his Sunday school class anything about it.

Business Calendar
MONDAY Customer Service is not just a catch-phrase: Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Extended Studies at Texas Tech. Cost: $115.

Q AND A
Q: I am looking at an annuity that guarantees almost 5 percent a year, depending upon the marketplace, of course. The insurance company is very solid. I'm 67, and it seems like a reasonable investment. There are, however, penalties if I wish to make a withdrawal in the first six years. What do you think?

Business Today
Aetna to eliminate 2,750 jobs in year

WorldCom controller says he followed orders
NEW YORK (AP) — The former controller of WorldCom Inc. pleaded guilty to securities fraud charges Thursday, saying he was instructed by "senior management" to falsify records in what became the largest corporate accounting scandal in U.S. history.

Former Enron financial officer set to surrender
HOUSTON (AP) — Federal authorities were expected to obtain the surrender of former Enron Corp. chief financial officer Andrew Fastow on fraud charges by the middle of next week, according to a published report.

Merrill Lynch assistant agrees to testify against Stewart
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Martha Stewart Living Omni media Inc. fell in trading Thursday after a published report said an assistant at Merrill Lynch & Co. has agreed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor and testify against Martha Stewart and others in the federal investigation of stock sales in ImClone Systems last year.

Q AND A
Q: I'm 24 years old and earn about $65,000 a year. My father-in-law is in serious financial trouble and may lose his farm. They don't want a foreclosure and are willing to sell us the farm for $246,000 and a 5 percent mortgage. Three years ago, it was appraised for $500,000. In addition, there is a home that I can purchase for $200,000; it appraised for $350,000. I would have to move into that home, or at least live close by, to keep my eye on things. I'm wondering if this is a good deal, or should we just take a pass and get on with our life?

Business Today
Analysts see U.S. economy on upswing

SBC to cut 11,000 jobs, trim spending
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — SBC Communications Inc. said Thursday it would cut 11,000 jobs and reduce capital spending to cope with the weak economy and regulatory setbacks.

Judge accepts bail posted by former Tyco International executive
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge on Friday accepted the bail posted last week by former Tyco International Ltd. chief executive L. Dennis Kozlowski, following a hearing to determine whether the money came from proceeds of alleged crimes against the company.

Word of lower earnings sends market tumbling
NEW YORK (AP) — Earnings warnings from companies including Philip Morris and Delta Air Lines sent stocks tumbling Friday, canceling out gains from a two-day rally in blue chips. The Dow Jones industrials plunged 295 points to post their fifth straight losing week.

Insurance agents feel crunch
Insurance agents in Lubbock are experiencing a barrage of phone calls and inquiries from thousands of customers whose policies will not be renewed by Farmers Insurance Co.

SPORTS BRIEFLY
Tech golfers in 15th place

TECH FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK
New-look line

Cyclones awaiting Huskers
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Shoved around by Nebraska for years, Iowa State finally has a legitimate chance to push back.

Power running game grows on Red Raiders
Strangely but truly, pass-happy Texas Tech is really starting to like this new power running game thing.

Texas Tech vs. New Mexico (Game Facts)
Coverage

One-two Lobos punch becomes focal point vs. Tech
Life without Quincy Wright has reached the point of no return this month in central New Mexico.

ISU in unique position
DALLAS (AP) — Iowa State has the upper-hand on Nebraska. At least going into today's game.

Sports Briefly - 09/27/02
Platt chooses Oregon over Tech, ASU

Slocum, Aggies face newest test
COLLEGE STATION (AP) — R.C. Slocum has been through plenty of turmoil in 14 demanding seasons as head coach of the Texas A&M football team.

Red Raiders' offense, defense bury Lobos
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — This time, Texas Tech came ready to play in prime time.

Tech's defense fulfills McMackin's hunch
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — On the final two days before their big bad breakthrough Friday night against New Mexico, the players and coaches on the Texas Tech defense experienced two telltale signs of future success.

Looks like easy day for favorites
college football picks

Top blueliner Holland signs with Cotton Kings
After shoring up the forward lines, Lubbock Cotton Kings coach Bill McDonald added a high-caliber defenseman Thursday.

Court Records - 09/28/02
Marriage Licenses

Court Records - 09/27/02
Marriage Licenses

Tech ready to get in gear
Having been bowl eligible for nine years in a row, Texas Tech's campaign to make it 10 straight needs to rev up immediately.

Life Of Service
SISTER MAUREEN Van der Zee was an outstanding woman whose life of service made a positive impact on health care in Lubbock. She was a lady of many talents.

Great Strides
THE FIRST PART OF this year was a grim time for our city regarding traffic fatalities. A great improvement has been made since then, and we urge city and police officials to continue strong traffic enforcement efforts.

ASCO Incident
IT IS UNFORTUNATE that a conflict between Associated Supply Company Inc. and Texas Tech University occurred, but university President David Schmidly acted responsibly by not allowing Texas Tech coaches and players to participate at a charity event that ridiculed Texas A&M University as well as its officials and supporters.

Stranger Danger
IF THE ACCUSATIONS that have been made against Eddie Beltran Garcia, 26, are true, then he is a dangerous person.

National Merit Scholarship award race includes 16 Lubbock students
Sixteen Lubbock Independent School District students are on the path to a smooth financial road to college as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.

LISD libraries receive $32,660 federal grant
A $232,660 federal grant announced Thursday will help the Lubbock Independent School District upgrade libraries in an effort to improve student literacy, a school district official said.

All Saints teacher awarded national honor
Jean McNeely, an All Saints Episcopal School social studies teacher, was recently selected as National Elementary Social Studies Teacher of the Year by the National Council for the Social Studies.

Neil Diamond concert tickets available
Tickets for Neil Diamond's Dec. 3 Lubbock concert will go on sale today at six city Select-A-Seat locations. Telephone orders will also be accepted.

Tube Talk
NBC's Saturday morning schedule is dead! Long live "Discovery for Kids on NBC" — a new program block from Discovery Networks that NBC is launching next Oct. 5.

NBC caters to children
NBC's Saturday morning schedule is dead! Long live "Discovery for Kids on NBC" — a new program block from Discovery Networks that NBC is launching next Oct. 5.

Gonzalez stops in Lubbock while on tour
After attracting nearly 10,000 Tejano music lovers in two shows recently at the Panhandle-South Plains Fair, Latin Grammy Award winner Jimmy Gonzalez looked very much at home sitting in front of a microphone Friday in the studios of Magic (93.7 FM) radio station.

Panhandle-south plains fair concerts
MAJOR CONCERT Today, Steve Holy — 8 p.m., country, Fair Park Coliseum at the Panhandle-South Plains Fairgrounds. Reserved seats $17 (including $2 service charge).

Fair concerts
MAJOR CONCERTS AT THE PANHANDLE-SOUTH PLAINS FAIR Today, Trace Adkins — 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., country, Fair Park Coliseum at the Panhandle-South Plains Fairgrounds. General admission tickets are free, but they must be picked up in advance at locations announced on sponsoring KLLL Radio 96.3-FM.

Adkins' act needs help
During much of his first of two free concerts Friday at the Fair Park Coliseum, headliner Trace Adkins acted like he'd been paid no more than fans paid for tickets — nothing.

Tube talk
Today "That Was Then" — 8 p.m. The new series stars James Bulliard as Travis Glass, who's a day shy of 30 — until he wakes up 16 again. With the clock turned back, he has the chance to undo a fateful, humiliating week during high school. (KAMC)

Stones plans 1st live concert special
LOS ANGELES — The Rolling Stones has been playing rock 'n' roll seemingly forever, but its never done a live concert special for TV.

Singer arrested after alleged attack outside bar
BRENHAM (AP) — Country music singer Doug Supernaw was in jail Thursday afternoon after police say he attacked five officers during a scuffle outside a Brenham bar.

Rod Serling's 'Twilight Zone' scripts head to radio
LOS ANGELES — "The Twilight Zone" has returned to television, and now it's headed to radio.

Saliva schedules October concert
Saliva will headline a rock 'n' roll concert at 9 p.m. Oct. 24 at the pavilion at the West Texas Canyon Amphitheater, 602 E. 19th St.

Prairie dog extermination won't solve ground water contamination problems
On Sept. 10, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) accepted a plan by the city of Lubbock calling for the total extermination of a 40,000-strong colony of prairie dogs on the Lubbock Land Application Site (LLAS or "City Farm"), which the city irrigates with treated sewage water. The prairie dogs are scheduled to die in December by explosives and poisoning.

Snyder 27 Fort Stockton 13
SNYDER — Josh Montoya rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown to lead Snyder to its first win of the year, 27-13, over Fort Stockton Friday night.

Friday Night Spotlight
Lamesa at Littlefield

Frenship overcomes early deficit to crush Borger in 34-7 win
BORGER — The Frenship Tigers proved to be too much for the Borger Bulldogs in a 34-7 win Friday night.

LCHS 13 Bovina 0
BOVINA — Ryan Hayes scored on two long runs Friday, and Lubbock Christian High's defense blanked Bovina 13-0.

Roscoe 47 O'Donnell 20
O'DONNELL — On the wave of 26 unanswered second half points, the Roscoe Plowboys raced past the O'Donnell Eagles 47-20 Friday night.

Cooper defense stuffs Coronado
ABILENE — Abilene Cooper is known for its high-powered offense.

Littlefield 28 Lamesa 13
LITTLEFIELD — Three Thomas Reyes touchdown runs helped fuel the Littlefield Wildcats' 28-13 win over the Lamesa Golden Tornadoes Friday night.

Late FG pushes Wellman-Union Past Borden County
WELLMAN — A late Albert Castillo touchdown pass and a Ryan Dill kick pushed the Wellman-Union Wildcats to its first win of the season with a 29-28 victory over the Borden County Coyotes in a Six-Man clash Friday night.

Permian too much for Monterey 24-6
This time, there wasn't much positive for Monterey.

Seminole holds off Cooper
SEMINOLE — The Cooper Pirates collected 10 more yards in offense than the Seminole Indians Friday night.

Plainsmen look for breakthrough win
If every loss is supposed to provide a lesson, then Monterey has soaked in a season's worth of education already this year.

Friday Night Spotlight
TAPPS

Palo Duro 14 Hereford 12
HEREFORD — Palo Duro scored on two long first-half plays and then held off Hereford in the second half for a 14-12 win Friday night.

Brownfield 34 Seagraves 7
SEAGRAVES — Jeremy Franco and Andrew Cruz combined for 253 yards and three touchdowns rushing Friday, helping Brownfield run past Seagraves 34-7.

Ropes 28 Dawson 24
WELCH — Chris Cruz rushed for 204 yards and three touchdowns as the Ropes Eagles squeaked past the Dawson Dragons 28-24 Friday night for their first win of the year.

Floydada 28 Crosbyton 16
CROSBYTON — Floydada scored once in each quarter and held off Crosbyton for a 28-16 victory Friday night.

Post to host Perryton
Class 2A powerhouse Post tries to get back on track today when Perryton visits for a 3 p.m. kickoff at Antelope Stadium.

Eagles look for respect against talented Mules
Devin Rocha is worn out — not physically, but mentally.

AREA SCOREBOARD
Friday's scores

High School Football
Valley 56, Spur 6

Roosevelt survives test from Muleshoe, stays unbeaten
ACUFF — After manhandling its first four opponents, Roosevelt head coach Jerry Windham couldn't help but wonder how his team would respond to adversity.

Field goal sends Levelland past LHS
Every once in a while, Levelland kicker Brandon Coronado gets mistaken for his flashier Lobo namesake, Christian Coronado.

Hart 42 San Jacinto 0
HART — Zach Farris scored three touchdowns, and Josh Finch rushed for 160 yards Friday as Hart won its first game of the season with a 42-0 victory against San Jacinto.

Friday Night Spotlight
District 3-4A

Olton 13, Morton 0
OLTON — David Phares and Michael Villanueva scored touchdowns, and Olton intercepted three passes Friday during a 13-0 victory against Morton.

Save for Sandies, district volleyball race up in air
Lubbock High head volleyball coach Monte Sewell enters every district season with a feeling of how the league will shake out.

Loraine 52 Southland 14
LORAINE — Ryan Lucas rushed for two touchdowns and passed for two as the Loraine Bulldogs dismantled the Southland Eagles 52-14 Friday night in a Six-Man tussle.

Shallowater runs rampant over Abernathy 69-7
SHALLOWATER — Implosion or explosion; it all depended on which side of the stands a person sat on.

How they fared
Restaurant reports for the week ending September 21. No point values are tabulated.

Enforce Water Usage Laws
When the Saturday, Sept. 14, edition of The A-J arrived, I was thrilled to read that Lubbock citizens should be made aware of the cost of wasting the Southern High Plains' most precious natural resource — water.

Show Respect To Decedent
Re: The letter "Dallas, Lubbock Contrast'' (A-J, 9-22).

Celebration Of Solidarity
I am a faithful volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and I want to personally thank everyone who helped make our second blitz of home building, a Celebration of Solidarity, a success.

$124 Million Jail Needed
I have never written to the editor before but since this has been on my mind for quite sometime, I have decided to write.

Pint-Size Good Samaritan
I was trying to wrestle an unwieldy package from the grocery shelf into the basket of my electric cart. Two small hands reached from behind me and a small voice said, "Let me help you." He was about nine.

Many Good Samaritans
Please allow me to use your forum to publicly acknowledge the many kind Lubbock citizens who came to my aid on Tuesday evening, Sept. 17.

Water Runoff Editorial
Re: The editorial "Water Runoff" (A-J, 9-19).

Freedom Comes With Price
Re: The letter "Patriot To The End" (A-J, 9-20). I am proud of those who gave their lives for this "Democracy." It may well be that, when freedom is threatened by hatred from others, we see war looming on the horizon.

Car-Bus Collision Article
Re: The article "Students injured in car-bus collision" (A-J, 9-19).

Legal Vs. Illegal Drugs
Re: The letter "Don't Legalize Everything" (A-J, 9-15).

Turn Signal Tutoring?
It appears that many motorists in Lubbock have not mastered the highly technical turn signals on their cars. Perhaps we could ask both the new and used car dealers to include a demonstration on the use of turn signals to people who are in the process of buying a car.

'Society Full Of Hypocrites'
Re: The letter "Don't Legalize Everything" (A-J, 9-15).

Iraq Matter For U.N.
It would be appreciated if you would exercise your influence and do all within your power to help stop any preemptive war on Iraq. This is a matter for the U.N. to become involved with, of which we are a part and not the total.

Lifestyles calendar - Sept. 28, 2002
TODAY Book Signing with Cindy and Randy Farley — 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 6707 Slide Road. 798-7996.

Teens use word to stall while thinking
NEW YORK — A linguistics professor at Temple University in Philadelphia has cracked the code that has eluded an entire generation: She has defined the word like as used in a teenager's vocabulary.

Community briefs
Stamps help awareness of pet overpopulation The issue of pet overpopulation has been given support by the U.S. Postal Service through the issuance of a 37-cent spay/neuter stamp designed to boost public awareness of the problem.

Lifestyles calendar - Sept. 27, 2002
TODAY The Gingerbread Man — 12:30-2:30 p.m., Science Spectrum, 2579 S. Loop 289. Science in the kitchen for ages 4-6. $16. 745-2525 extension 243.

Fund-raiser benefits proposed zoo
As fund-raising efforts continue today for the proposed Lubbock zoo at Zoo Fest, some city leaders say they remain skeptical that the plans will come to fruition.

Event is chance for women to get together
Got clutter? Perhaps syndicated columnist Heloise can add order to your life at the fifth annual A Time For Women.

Community briefs
Junior League registers voters The Junior League of Lubbock plans to register voters from noon to 4 p.m. today at South Plains Mall, 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Monterey High School and 8 to 8:40 a.m. and 12:10 to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Lubbock High School.

City distributes product of students' project
Dining at the Cruddy Muddy Cafe does not appeal to Regan Balko, Nadia Jimenez or Kelsey Miller, and they want to convince other city residents to stay away, as well.

Helpful Hints
Most mornings, she watches her miniature schnauzer, Cabbie, run out the doggie door to get the newspaper. Ponce Kiah Marchelle Heloise Cruse Evans, 51, then starts her day with the usual ride on the exercise bike, cup of coffee and newspaper before she does her 3-week-old national radio show from 10 to 11 a.m.

NTS chief goes public to shoulder blame for fraud
Barbara Andrews, chief ex ecutive officer of NTS Com munications Inc., said Wednesday that she bears full responsibility for setting a course that led to felony convictions for the company, its CFO and herself.

Job fair to showcase career options in the South Plains area
Thousands of students and job hunters will have an opportunity to explore various careers Tuesday and Wednesday at the 2002 South Plains Tech Prep Career Expo at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.

Fair ride operator loses job
A carnival ride operator was loading children aboard the flying saucer ride at the Panhandle-South Plains Fair on Wednesday night when police, suspicious that he may have been drunk, confronted him.

Lanes closed at Frankford and Loop 289
Finishing touches on the Loop 289 overpass project at Frankford Avenue are prompting a lane closure.

Split council puts stamp on budget
It took a lengthy debate, a split vote and revisions to the city manager's funding authority, but the city of Lubbock's 2002-03 annual operating budget was adopted Thursday with four days to spare.

Bus fender-bender leaves no injuries
No injuries were reported in an fender-bender involving a Citibus, a Chevrolet Suburban and Dodge van about 4:15 p.m. Friday in the 5400 block of Fourth Street.

Foes of book bannings point to parental duties
Parental responsibility for controversial subjects that children read should take precedence over forbidding reading of the books, members of the Texas Tech Law School and the American Civil Liberties Union said Thursday.

McAlister moves to GM's office at KLBK TV-13
Greg McAlister, a veteran Lubbock television broadcaster, became vice president and general manager of KLBK Channel 13 (CBS) (Cox Cable Channel 7) Friday.

Flying Fools take plunge into world of thrills
t's a bird. It's a plane. It's a French diver dropping from a platform 80-feet high into a pool 91/2-feet deep.

Menagerie, farm animals, pets entertain young and old at fair
Piglets and puppies took an early afternoon snooze Thursday in the 4-H Children's Barnyard and Petting Farm after a morning deluge of visitors from day care centers.

Career expo
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Lubbock Civic Center at 1501 Sixth St.

Ivory Coast's crisis troubles local family
When the government of the Ivory Coast declared the city of Korhogo a war zone, Jeannie Stuart of Lubbock began to worry about her brother and his family, who are missionaries about 30 miles away in Ferkessedougou.

Xcel assets draw LP&L's eye
Lubbock Power & Light officials have informed Xcel Energy that if the Minneapolis-based electric utility company wants to sell Lubbock distribution lines, LP&L would be interested in negotiating.

Clovis man killed in accident
CLOVIS, N.M. — Cecelio Samora, 55, died Wednesday after he was struck by a car in Clovis.

News Briefs
Donald Dillard, 46, of Roaring Springs remained in critical condition Friday at Covenant Medical Center. He was struck by a hit-and-run driver Wednesday while leaving the Panhandle-South Plains Fair.

Man hit by car still in critical condition
Donald Dillard, 46, of Roaring Springs remained in critical condition Thursday night at Covenant Medical Center after he was struck by a green Ford Escort near the Panhandle-South Plains Fairgrounds Wednesday night, according to a hospital spokeswoman.

Earnhardt Jr. asked about concussions after pole
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the pole for the Protection One 400 on Friday and was bombarded afterward with questions about a concussion that he blamed his subpar season on.

NASCAR NOTEBOOK
Burton: Some drivers hide injury

Barrichello walks away from crash at U.S. GP
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rubens Barrichello escaped injury in a hard crash Friday during the opening practice for the SAP United States Grand Prix.

Waltrip wins his first Busch pole of season
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Michael Waltrip won his first Busch Series pole in five years Friday, earning the inside front start for today's Mr. Goodcents 300 at Kansas Speedway.

Racing still Schumacher's passion
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Success has not diminished Michael Schumacher's insatiable need for racing.

More early voters getting a jump on elections with mail-in ballots
WASHINGTON (AP) — People are already voting in the Nov. 5 elections, mailing in ballots in states from New Mexico to West Virginia and walking in to vote in clerks' offices in a handful of others.

U.S. proposal gives Saddam one week to open palaces to inspection
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Britain are proposing that the United Nations set a seven-day deadline for Iraqi President Saddam Hussein to agree to disarm and then open his palaces to weapons inspectors, a Bush administration official and U.N. diplomats said Friday.

Woman accused in videotaped beating faces false-informing charge
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (AP) — A woman accused of hitting her 4-year-old daughter in a beating caught on videotape was charged Friday with giving police false addresses after her surrender.

Isidore threatens Louisiana coastal towns with high winds, floods
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Isidore blew ashore early Thursday with sustained winds just below hurricane strength and drenching rains that could inundate low-lying streets with more than 20 inches of water.

Police say murder suspects fired as they stormed Nebraska bank
MADISON, Neb. (AP) — The holdup men in one of the nation's deadliest bank robberies walked in with guns blazing, and within 40 seconds all five victims had been shot in the head, a police officer testified Friday.

Democrats take campaigns to the road
A caravan of Democrat hopefuls for local and statewide offices rumbled into town Thursday afternoon, concluding a barnstorming tour that took some of them across 19 West Texas towns in four days.

Delta says losses will double estimate
ATLANTA (AP) — Delta Air Lines said its third-quarter losses will be nearly twice as much as previously expected, sending its stock tumbling along with others in the airline sector.

Bush says agreement on Iraq close, Democrats less optimistic
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle said Thursday the Senate will begin debate next week on a resolution authorizing the president to use force against Iraq. But he said the latest White House proposal remained unacceptable.

Robbers gun down five in Nebraska bank heist
NORFOLK, Neb. (AP) — Three holdup men shot five people to death in a bank robbery Thursday before fleeing into the Nebraska countryside in a stolen car. A manhunt ended a few hours later with three suspects in custody and charged with murder.

U.S.: Bin Laden told suspects of 'fight against Americans'
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — At an Afghan training camp attended by suspected members of a New York terror cell, Osama bin Laden declared before Sept. 11 that there "is going to be a fight against Americans," prosecutors said in court papers filed Friday.

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Pro Sports - Gamez takes Texas lead 09/27/02

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Obituaries - Estelle Maze 09/27/02

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State News - Mechanical cowboy celebrates 50th birthday at Texas State Fair 09/27/02

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Entertainment News - Adkins' act needs help 09/28/02

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Obituaries - Samuel Diaz 09/27/02

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College Sports News - SPORTS BRIEFLY 09/28/02

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Archive - 09/28/02

Local News - McAlister moves to GM's office at KLBK TV-13 09/28/02

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Local News - Bus fender-bender leaves no injuries 09/28/02

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Local News - Lanes closed at Frankford and Loop 289 09/28/02

State News - Governor, Sanchez tout solutions to homeowner insurance crunch 09/27/02

Local News - Xcel assets draw LP&L's eye 09/28/02

Entertainment News - Tube Talk 09/28/02

Local News - Flying Fools take plunge into world of thrills 09/28/02

Entertainment News - Neil Diamond concert tickets available 09/28/02

Local News - Ivory Coast's crisis troubles local family 09/28/02

Obituaries - Stella Johnson 09/27/02

Local News - Fair ride operator loses job 09/28/02

Obituaries - Joe Skidmore 09/27/02

Local News - Job fair to showcase career options in the South Plains area 09/28/02

National News - Robbers gun down five in Nebraska bank heist 09/27/02

Local News - Career expo 09/28/02

College Sports News - TECH FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK 09/28/02

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Business News - Word of lower earnings sends market tumbling 09/28/02

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Local News - Menagerie, farm animals, pets entertain young and old at fair 09/27/02

National News - U.S. proposal gives Saddam one week to open palaces to inspection 09/28/02

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National News - Police say murder suspects fired as they stormed Nebraska bank 09/28/02

Entertainment News - Tube talk 09/27/02

National News - More early voters getting a jump on elections with mail-in ballots 09/28/02

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National News - Delta says losses will double estimate 09/28/02

State News - Lottery director quits amid controversy 09/27/02

National News - Woman accused in videotaped beating faces false-informing charge 09/28/02

State News - Governor heads out on 9th trek for trash 09/27/02

National News - U.S.: Bin Laden told suspects of 'fight against Americans' 09/28/02

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Obituaries - Josefina Carrion 09/28/02

Entertainment News - Panhandle-south plains fair concerts 09/28/02

Obituaries - Ireland Cerros 09/28/02

Entertainment News - Stones plans 1st live concert special 09/28/02

Obituaries - Lawson Havins 09/28/02

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Obituaries - Dollie Hurt 09/28/02

Obituaries - Fannie Johnson 09/27/02

Obituaries - Mary Mansfield 09/28/02

Obituaries - Roy White 09/27/02

Obituaries - Eldon Marshall 09/28/02

Obituaries - Rosa Guerrero 09/27/02

Obituaries - Robert Miller 09/28/02

Obituaries - Raul Trevino 09/27/02

Obituaries - Dee Pierson 09/28/02

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College Sports News - Cyclones awaiting Huskers 09/28/02

Obituaries - Beatrice Rodriguez 09/28/02

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Obituaries - Antonia Salinas 09/28/02

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Obituaries - Earnest Spradley 09/28/02

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Pro Sports - Americans within point at Ryder Cup 09/28/02

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Pro Sports - Roberts charges to lead in Texas Open 09/28/02

Business News - Judge accepts bail posted by former Tyco International executive 09/28/02

Pro Sports - National League Roundup 09/28/02

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Pro Sports - Bird ushers Magic into Basketball Hall of Fame 09/28/02

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Local News - Split council puts stamp on budget 09/27/02

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State News - INS phases out old permits, requires new laser visas for visitors from Mexico 09/28/02

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State News - Residents join forces in opposing statewide flurry of annexations 09/28/02

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State News - Jury levies 30-year sentence against Price 09/28/02

State News - Lotto Texas jackpot cut by $1 million 09/27/02

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State News - Rylander to fight request for employee photo 09/27/02

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State News - Fairgoers treated to odd statue 09/27/02

College Sports News - Red Raiders' offense, defense bury Lobos 09/28/02

State News - Group seeks to set limits on lawyers 09/27/02

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Business News - Merrill Lynch assistant agrees to testify against Stewart 09/27/02

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Business News - SBC to cut 11,000 jobs, trim spending 09/27/02

Pro Sports - Major League Baseball Roundup 09/27/02

Business News - Q AND A 09/27/02

Entertainment News - Saliva schedules October concert 09/28/02

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Entertainment News - NBC caters to children 09/28/02

National News - Democrats take campaigns to the road 09/27/02

Entertainment News - Gonzalez stops in Lubbock while on tour 09/28/02

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Local News - NTS chief goes public to shoulder blame for fraud 09/27/02

Pro Sports - A time to remember, compete at Ryder Cup 09/27/02

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Pro Sports - Diamondback's Gonzalez vows to return healthy 09/27/02

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Entertainment News - Fair concerts 09/27/02

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National News - Bush says agreement on Iraq close, Democrats less optimistic 09/27/02

College Sports News - Power running game grows on Red Raiders 09/27/02

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College Sports News - Looks like easy day for favorites 09/27/02

College Sports News - ISU in unique position 09/28/02

Business News - Business Today 09/28/02

College Sports News - Slocum, Aggies face newest test 09/28/02

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College Sports News - Tech's defense fulfills McMackin's hunch 09/28/02

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National News - Isidore threatens Louisiana coastal towns with high winds, floods 09/27/02

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Local News - Foes of book bannings point to parental duties 09/27/02

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Entertainment News - Singer arrested after alleged attack outside bar 09/27/02

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College Sports News - One-two Lobos punch becomes focal point vs. Tech 09/27/02

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College Sports News - Texas Tech vs. New Mexico (Game Facts) 09/27/02

Business News - Business Calendar 09/28/02

Business News - WorldCom controller says he followed orders 09/27/02

Business News - Insurance agents feel crunch 09/28/02

Business News - Former Enron financial officer set to surrender 09/28/02

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Dollie Hurt
PLAINVIEW — Services for Dollie Elizabeth Hurt, 102, of Plainview will be at 2 p.m. Monday at College Heights Baptist Church in Plainview with the Revs. Gregg Smith and Darwin Cox officiating and the Rev. Don Robertson assisting.

Opal Covington
BIG SPRING — Services for Mrs. R.B. "Opal" Covington, 90, of Big Spring will be at 2 p.m. today in Trinity Memorial Park with Claude Craven, a retired Baptist minister, officiating.

Mahlon Goebel
Graveside services for Mahlon L. Goebel, 81, of Lubbock will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Abernathy Cemetery with the Rev. Marvin James officiating.

Judy Wagner
Memorial services for Judy Wagner, 54, of Lubbock will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Lakeridge Baptist Church in Lubbock.

Josefina Carrion
Rosary services for Josefina Carrion, 64, of Muleshoe will be said at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Ellis Funeral Home Chapel in Muleshoe.

Earl Stretcher
LOVINGTON, N.M. — Private services for Earl Weldon "Bo" Stretcher, 76, of Tatum, N.M., are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home of Lovington.

Acenith Kinard
LOCKNEY — Services for Acenith Kinard, 82, of Lockney will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Lockney with the Rev. Neely Landrum officiating.

Perry Stout
ROSWELL, N.M. — Graveside services for Perry Gene Stout, 45, of Lubbock will be at 11 a.m. today at South Park Cemetery in Roswell with the Rev. Richard Smith of the First Baptist Church officiating.

Robert Tillett
LEVELLAND — Cremation arrangements for Robert "Buddy" Tillett, 49, of Levelland were under the direction of Geo. C. Price Funeral Directors of Levelland.

Antonia Salinas
Rosary services for Antonia Salinas, 78, of Lubbock will be at 7 p.m. today and Sunday at Guajardo Funeral Home Chapel in Lubbock.

Today's Services - 09/27/02
ANNIE MATT ANGEL, 90, Waco, died Sunday. Services 11 a.m., First Baptist Church of Big Spring, Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Big Spring.

Beatrice Rodriguez
STANTON — Services for Beatrice Estrada Rodriguez, 65, of Stanton will be at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Stanton with George Thirumangalam officiating.

Lawson Havins
PADUCAH — Funeral services for Lawson William Havins, 81, of Paducah will be at 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Paducah with the Rev. James Mantooth, pastor, officiating.

Ima Raindl
TAHOKA — Services for Ima Lou Newman Raindl, 78, of Tahoka will be at 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Tahoka with the Rev. Jerry Becknal officiating.

Eldon Marshall
Services for Eldon "Tuffy" Eugene Marshall, 74, of Bowie were at 2 p.m. Friday at the Scott-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Nacona.

Dee Pierson
OKLAHOMA LANE — Services for Dee Wayne Pierson, 77, of Oklahoma Lane will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Oklahoma Lane United Methodist Church with the Rev. Randy Thomas, pastor, and Neeley Landrum of Lockney officiating.

Roy White
PADUCAH — Graveside services for Roy Burns White, 82, of Paducah will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Dumont Cemetery with the Rev. James Mantooth, pastor of First Baptist Church in Paducah, officiating.

Robert Miller
Rosary for Robert Miller, 54, of Lubbock was said Friday at Calvillo Funeral Home of Lubbock.

Samuel Diaz
Graveside services for Samuel Diaz, infant son of Samuel Diaz and Alma Flores of Lubbock, will be at 2 p.m. today in Resthaven Memorial Park with Jim Bush officiating.

Verna Steele
LOCKNEY — Services for Verna Maye Steele, 80, of Lockney will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at West College & Third Street Church of Christ in Lockney with Frank Duckworth officiating and Earl McDonough assisting.

Fannie Johnson
Services for Fannie Johnson, 83, of Lubbock will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Carter Chapel CME Church in Lubbock with Forrest Mann officiating.

Raul Trevino
MULESHOE — Rosary services for Raul Lopez Trevino, 56, of Muleshoe will be at 7 p.m. today at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel in Muleshoe.

Stella Johnson
ANDREWS — Services for Stella Johnson, 82, of Andrews will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Second Baptist Church with Bert Hunderford of Andrews and the Rev. Ivy Shelton, pastor of Second Baptist Church, officiating.

Max Gordon
POST — Services for Max Gordon, 89, of Post will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Jackie Gordon officiating.

Today's Services - 09/28/02
IRELAND CERROS, infant daughter of Jaime and Angelica Cerros of Chihuahua, Mexico, died Monday. Graveside services 10 a.m., Resthaven Cemetery in Lubbock, Resthaven Funeral Home.

Estelle Maze
CROSBYTON — Graveside services for Estelle "Mazie" Maze, 87, of Lubbock will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Crosbyton Cemetery with the Rev. John Ballard officiating.

Ireland Cerros
Graveside services for Ireland Cerros, infant daughter of Jaime and Angelica Cerros of Chihuahua, Mexico, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home.

Rose Howell
Services for Rose Schroeder Howell, 76, of Lubbock will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Ford Memorial Chapel at First Baptist Church with Jerry Huggins officiating.

Harvey Hughes
BROWNWOOD — Services for Harvey Hughes, 68, of Bangs will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel.

Rosa Guerrero
Rosary services for Rosa Landin "Christian Lady Rose" Guerrero, 64, of Odessa will be at 7:30 p.m. today at Sanders Memorial Chapel.

Mary Mansfield
BIG SPRING — Memorial services for Mary Nell Edwards Mansfield, 80, of El Paso and formerly of Big Spring will be at 3 p.m. today at the First Presbyterian Church in Big Spring with the Rev. Flynn Long, retired Presbyterian minister, officiating.

Crystal Milligan
MORTON — Graveside services for Crystal Milligan, 64, of Lubbock were Tuesday at Morton Memorial Cemetery.

Joe Skidmore
Graveside services for Joe Mack Skidmore, 72, of Lubbock will be at 10 a.m. today at Resthaven Memorial Park with Don Rouse officiating.

Earnest Spradley
Graveside services with Masonic rites for Earnest Clifton "Tom" Spradley, 88, of Anton will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Anton Cemetery with the Rev. Rush Coffman, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Anton, officiating.

Police Blotter - 09/27/02
Blotter information is compiled from reports filed with the Lubbock Police Department. To report information about these or other crimes, call Crime Line at 741-1000. In some cases, cash rewards are offered. Callers may remain anonymous.

Police Blotter - 09/28/02
Blotter information is compiled from reports filed with the Lubbock Police Department. To report information about these or other crimes, call Crime Line at 741-1000. In some cases, cash rewards are offered. Callers may remain anonymous.

Major League Baseball Roundup
SEATTLE — Scott Hatteberg hit a two-out, two-run double in the 10th inning as the Oakland Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 to clinch the AL West title for the second time in three years.

American League Roundup
A's tune up in 3-2 win over Rangers

Americans within point at Ryder Cup
SUTTON COLDFIELD, England (AP) — Tiger Woods lost two more matches in Ryder Cup play Friday and Europe took a narrow lead over the United States on the opening day at The Belfry.

Roberts charges to lead in Texas Open
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Loren Roberts sank two long birdie putts on his last three holes and PGA rookie Pat Perez made nine birdies Friday to share the second-round lead at the Texas Open.

National League Roundup
Giants defeat Astros, near playoff berth

Diamondback's Gonzalez vows to return healthy
PHOENIX (AP) — Luis Gonzalez will have surgery Monday to repair his separated left shoulder and vows he will be ready to play by the start of spring training.

Bird ushers Magic into Basketball Hall of Fame
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Magic Johnson and Larry Bird are together again.

Gamez takes Texas lead
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Robert Gamez had nine birdies and shot 7-under-par 63 to take a one-stroke lead over John Huston and Frank Lickliter after the opening round of the Texas Open on Thursday.

A time to remember, compete at Ryder Cup
SUTTON COLDFIELD, England (AP) — Separated on stage by the gold Ryder Cup trophy they desperately want to win, U.S. and European players paused to remember why they had to wait so long for the chance.

Don't close open records door
Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives. — James Madison

Weeklong Abilene book festival expects bigger crowds
ABILENE (AP) — After the success of the inaugural West Texas Book and Author Fest ival last year, organizers decided to make it a weeklong event with more activities for bookworms.

Work to begin on interactive balloon museum
ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — A groundbreaking ceremony for a museum dedicated to the history and high points of ballooning will coincide with this year's Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

Special Friends
Spotting the counselors or teachers is easy at a camp for children, but not so at the Special Friends Camp, which drew about 75 campers from throughout the West Texas area in mid-September to Plains Baptist Assembly near Floydada. Although it is a children's camp, the children may be as old as or older than their leaders chronologically, and as young developmentally as a pre-school child or young adolescent.

Compiled evidence
At Biblemart, Ted Stewart, right, gives a hug and an autograph of the first volume of his book on Exodus to Jim McGuiggan, a longtime friend from Northern Ireland. Stewart's book and the second volume to come are the result of his 24-year study of historical evidence. Stewart signed books last week at Biblemart.

Southern California FBI agents learn Muslim traditions
SANTA ANA, Calif. — FBI agents in Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties will be trained to understand the Muslim community better and win its cooperation in the war on terrorism through an effort organized by Muslim leaders.

Salvation Army addresses problem of homelessness
The Lubbock Area United Way provides much-needed local support in the face of a growing local homeless population, said Maj. Mark Satterlee, commanding officer of Lubbock's Salvation Army.

Pagans gather for autumnal equinox
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — In the very conservative, very Christian upstate section of South Carolina, a group of pagans met to welcome the autumnal equinox, celebrate the harvest and study the tenets of their various faiths.

Religion briefs
Conference looks at prayer ministry Vicki Courtney of Austin will speak Oct. 12 for Lord, Lead Us, a conference at Oakwood Baptist Church sponsored by Women Reaching Texas, a ministry of evangelism by the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

Group seeks to set limits on lawyers
AUSTIN (AP) — Texans for Lawsuit Reform, a group that wants limits on lawsuits, is often criticized for political donations that critics say have too much influence on state officials.

Lotto Texas jackpot cut by $1 million
AUSTIN (AP) — Lotto players with 4 million dollar signs in their eyes got some bad news Thursday: The Texas Lottery Commission is lowering the minimum weekly jackpot from $4 million to $3 million.

Governor, Sanchez tout solutions to homeowner insurance crunch
HOUSTON (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tony Sanchez proposed Thursday creating a fund to guarantee at least some insurance coverage for thousands of homeowners abandoned by the state's second-largest provider, Farmers Insurance Co.

Lottery director quits amid controversy
AUSTIN (AP) — The executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission resigned Thursday, saying her reputation as head of the agency has been compromised.

Rylander to fight request for employee photo
AUSTIN (AP) — Comptroller Carole Keeton Rylander on Thursday said she will fight an attorney general's ruling that says she must release a photograph of an employee who was stabbed near the state agency.

Mechanical cowboy celebrates 50th birthday at Texas State Fair
DALLAS (AP) — Big Tex will say he's still a young whippersnapper, despite a birthday this year that makes him eligible for membership in the AARP.

Fairgoers treated to odd statue
DALLAS (AP) — It sounds like a joke: What do you get when you cross a sheep with a horse, a pig, a duck, a longhorn and a turkey?

Residents join forces in opposing statewide flurry of annexations
FORT WORTH (AP) — From Fort Worth to San Antonio and New Braunfels to Balch Springs, they're fighting mad.

Governor heads out on 9th trek for trash
SANTA FE (AP) — Gov. Gary Johnson measures some of his accomplishments in office by the ton — of trash, that is.

INS phases out old permits, requires new laser visas for visitors from Mexico
EL PASO (AP) — On Tuesday, visitors from Mexico will have to present new laser visas to enter the United States, and anyone still using the old border crossing cards will be turned back.

Jury levies 30-year sentence against Price
MATADOR — A jury of six men and six women sentenced Ronald Price to 30 years in prison Friday for killing his ex-wife's boyfriend in March.

National organization salutes social studies teacher
Jean McNeely, an All Saints Episcopal School social studies teacher, was recently selected as National Elementary Social Studies Teacher of the Year by the National Council for the Social Studies. McNeely, who has taught at All Saints for nine years, was honored with a reception Friday at the school.

Fed charges dropped in baby case; agency employee still faces state prosecution
LAREDO (AP) — An adoption agency employee on Thursday was cleared of federal charges that she operated an international baby-buying scheme to allow state law officers to continue their investigation.

Former sheriff's deputy, private investigator jailed
TYLER (AP) — A former Smith County sheriff's deputy working as a private investigator has been arrested on three felony charges.

LP&L sends out feelers for Xcel assets
Lubbock Power & Light officials have informed Xcel Energy that if the Minneapolis-based electric utility wants to sell Lubbock distribution lines, LP&L would be interested in negotiating. LP&L director Paul Thompson said no purchase offer has been presented, and Xcel has not responded.

Lubbock agents flooded with calls by Farmers policyholders
Insurance agents in Lubbock are experiencing a barrage of phone calls and inquiries from thousands of customers whose policies will not be renewed by Farmers Insurance Co.

Price found guilty of Motley County murder
MATADOR — A jury of six men and six women deliberated several hours Thursday before finding Ronald Price guilty of killing his ex-wife's boyfriend in March. The jury is deliberating today on punishment. Price, 47, faces a life sentence.

Career Expo set for Tuesday and Wednesday in Lubbock
Thousands of students and job hunters will have an opportunity to explore various careers Tuesday and Wednesday at the 2002 South Plains Tech Prep Career Expo at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. Tech Prep executive director Jill Berset said the career expo is a tremendous opportunity for young people in the South Plains to explore future career opportunities and network with local and area employers.

New Mexico ranks first in deaths from injuries sustained at home
ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — New Mexicans die from injuries sustained at home at a higher rate than residents of any other state, according to a report from the Home Safety Council.

Neil Diamond tickets go on sale Saturday
Tickets for Neil Diamond's Dec. 3 Lubbock concert are scheduled to go on sale Saturday at six city Select-A-Seat locations. Telephone orders also will be accepted. Tickets are priced at $70.50 and $40.50, which includes the $3 cash/check service charge/facility fee.

Texas Tech 49, New Mexico 0
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — NCAA passing leader Kliff Kingsbury threw for a school- and Big 12-record six touchdowns as Texas Tech beat New Mexico 49-0 on Friday night.

LP&L sends out feelers for Xcel's assets
Lubbock Power & Light officials have informed Xcel Energy that if the Minneapolis-based electric utility company wants to sell Lubbock distribution lines, LP&L would be interested in negotiating.

Kiddie ride operator arrested for intoxication on job
A carnival ride operator was loading children aboard the flying saucer ride at the Panhandle-South Plains fair Wednesday night when police, suspicious that he may be intoxicated, confronted him. The 47-year-old man from Tulsa, Okla, failed two field sobriety tests and was taken to the city of Lubbock holding facility on a charge of operating an amusement ride while intoxicated, a Class B misdemeanor.

Administration lays out assertions in its case against Iraq
The following is a look at some assertions made by the Bush administration in its case against Iraq, and intelligence findings regarding those matters:

Americans scramble to leave war-torn cities in Ivory Coast
YAMOUSSOUKRO, Ivory Coast (AP) — Bundled onto cargo planes or speeding through the lush Ivorian countryside, Americans on Friday abandoned a West African city that had become their home but was now held by a disciplined rebel force and facing government attack.

Palestinians vow revenge for deaths
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel tried to kill the mastermind of the Hamas bombing campaign Thursday, firing two missiles from a helicopter into a car in crowded Gaza City, killing two bodyguards. Thirty-five bystanders were wounded but the fate of the Palestinian militant remained uncertain.
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