Archive for March 7th, 2008

103-year-old musician gets his guitar back

It’s been a tough week for 103-year-old Huey Long. His daughter said he was depressed because he’s been separated from a dear old friend — his guitar.
Original post by Local News from 11 News Houston via Yahoo! News
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Department of Justice to investigate Harris County jail system

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the Harris County jail system, officials said Friday, probing sanitation and health conditions that have come under scrutiny from civil rights groups in recent years.
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Feds investigate Harris County Jail

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday that it is investigating the treatment of prisoners at the Harris County Jail.
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From poverty to politics, young Hispanic beats the odds

Armando Walle, a 30-yr-old native son of east Houston, defeated long-time state legislator Kevin Bailey Tuesday. Not bad for a kid whose family once survived on tortillas and salt.
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From humble beginnings to a career of service

Armando Walle, a 30-yr-old native son of east Houston, defeated long-time incumbent Kevin Bailey in the Democratic primary, and will almost certainly become the first Hispanic to represent this predominantly Hispanic district.
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