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Feds: Texas airport workers used flights to distribute meth

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DALLAS (AP) — Federal authorities say 10 people who worked at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport used commercial flights to distribute methamphetamine that was flown to Arizona, New Jersey and elsewhere. Prosecutors announced Tuesday that the 10 were arrested a day earlier and each indicted on a count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute […] Reported by Seattle Times 4 minutes ago.

Texas House seeks to curb sexual harassment in Legislature

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas House has established a working group to further try and prevent sexual harassment in the Legislature. House Speaker Joe Straus, a San Antonio Republican not seeking re-election, announced Wednesday that the panel will be co-chaired by a Democrat and a Republican and include eight other lawmakers from both parties. […] Reported by Seattle Times 2 hours ago.

Texas and Alabama to play in 2022 and 2023

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Texas and Alabama, which last met in 2010 Rose Bowl, will play each other in 2022 and 2023. Reported by FOX Sports 2 hours ago.

Five found dead inside Texas home, officials say

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Five people were found dead inside a Texas home Wednesday morning, police said. Reported by FOXNews.com 1 hour ago.

Ex-Texas mayor, developer husband, accused of bribery, fraud

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PLANO, Texas (AP) — A former Dallas-area mayor and her now-husband have been indicted in a public corruption case alleging fraud and bribery while she was in office. Prosecutors say Laura Jordan, known as Laura Maczka while mayor of Richardson, and developer Mark Jordan made initial court appearances Wednesday in Plano. The seven-count federal indictment […] Reported by Seattle Times 1 hour ago.

High school competition teaches important Texas life skill — barbecue

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Reported by DallasNews 1 hour ago.

Military bases under consideration to hold undocumented children

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Washington D.C., May 16, 2018 / 11:54 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Federal officials are evaluating U.S. military bases as temporary shelters for immigrant children who will be separated from their parents after crossing the border illegally under a new Trump administration policy.

While final decisions have not yet been made, the Washington Post reports that Department of Health and Human Services officials are visiting military bases in Texas and Arkansas to examine their suitability for housing children.

About 100 shelters currently exist, but they are close to capacity, and it is estimated that thousands of additional children could be placed in government care under the new immigration policy, the Wall Street Journal says.

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a “zero tolerance” policy for illegal border crossings on May 7. The goal is for “100 percent” of those who cross the border illegally to face charges of “improper entry by an alien,” which can result in up to six months in prison.

“If you cross this border unlawfully, then we will prosecute you. It’s that simple,” Sessions said, according to National Public Radio. “If you smuggle illegal aliens across our border, then we will prosecute you. If you are smuggling a child, then we will prosecute you and that child will be separated from you as required by law. If you don't like that, then don't smuggle children over our border.”

Under previous practice, people caught illegally crossing the border were returned to Mexico after a guilty plea and a brief detention. The violation is a misdemeanor under federal law.

With parts of Central America plagued by drug and gang violence, illegal border crossings in the U.S. increasingly consist of families or unaccompanied minors. While adults can be detained in immigration jails, the federal government is prohibited from holding immigrant children in jails.

Military bases may be used to shelter children whom the government has separated from their families, as well as unaccompanied minors. The children will receive foster care through the Department of Health and Human Services.

A department official said that the average time of custody for children in HHS care is 45 days, and 85 percent of children are released to a parent of adult relative in the U.S., the Washington Post reports.

Military bases were previously used to house children for several months during the child migrant crisis of 2014, when other resources were exhausted.

Ashley Feasley, director of policy for Migration and Refugee Services at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, *told CNA May 10 *that the policy change will “erode judicial efficiency, taking away resources to prosecute the most dangerous, in favor of prosecuting every parent.” The new policy could cost up to $620 per night to detain a family of one parent and two children.

Furthermore, she said, entering the border with one’s child is not automatically an instance of child smuggling.

“Many of these families are willingly turning themselves over to Border Patrol. They are not hiding. They are asking for protection, they are vulnerable and looking for safety,” she said.

Under the zero tolerance policy, immigrants detained at the border could receive federal criminal convictions even if they have valid asylum claims and are judged to have a right to stay in the U.S., CNN reports.

Intentionally increasing forced family separations at the border “is inhumane and goes against our Catholic values and the sanctity of the family,” Feasley said.

Family separation is “extremely traumatic” for children to experience, especially after a lengthy, stressful trip to the U.S. and possible traumatic experiences in Central America, she said. Very young children have been separated and left with strangers, many of whom do not speak their language.

“Then these children are put into shelter facilities which are confined spaces. The experience is doubly traumatizing,” she continued. “The American Academy of Pediatrics has cautioned against the long lasting emotional trauma and harm that separation can cause children.”

Feasley also warned that the new policy does not address “the pervasive root causes of migration,” such as state- or community-sanctioned violence, poverty, forced recruitment into gangs, lack of educational opportunity, and domestic abuse.

She said that policy solutions should consider those factors, and that Catholics in the pews should “remember the human dignity of all families and children who arrive, and look to assist these families in productive ways that help them comply with our immigration laws – ensuring that they know their rights and responsibilities in this country.”

  Reported by CNA 40 minutes ago.

10 non-conference college football matchups we want to see soon

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In light of the upcoming series between Alabama and Texas in 2022 and 2023, here are 10 more non-conference games we want to see in college football.

 
 
 
 
 
 
  Reported by USATODAY.com 39 minutes ago.

PetSmart® and PetSmart Charities® Celebrate 8 Millionth Pet Adoption During May National Adoption Weekend

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PetSmart® and PetSmart Charities® Celebrate 8 Millionth Pet Adoption During May National Adoption Weekend PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With the help of nearly 4,000 animal welfare partners across North America, PetSmart and PetSmart Charities today announced they reached an unprecedented milestone of 8 million pet adoptions since 1994. Zeus, a playful black cat and the lucky 8 millionth pet, was adopted by Heath Greenlee, a deputy sheriff for the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office in Texas, through PetSmart Charities’ in-store adoption program. Greenlee adopted Zeus following the tragic loss of his famil Reported by Business Wire 48 minutes ago.

Texas Dems didn't get the robust debate for governor that the party needs

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Reported by DallasNews 37 minutes ago.

The Latest: Texas inmate set to die seeks 30-day reprieve

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HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — The Latest on the Texas execution of Juan Castillo (all times local):1 p.m.Attorneys for a Texas inmate facing imminent execution are asking Gov. Greg Abbott to grant him a 30-day reprieve.Amanda Marzullo,... Reported by New Zealand Herald 2 minutes ago.

NELSON Appoints Larry Mufson as Financial Practice Leader

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Mufson will lead NELSON's growing financial practice that focuses on hedge funds, private equity and financial tech firms.

NEW YORK (PRWEB) May 16, 2018

Global design, architecture, and consulting services firm, NELSON, has named Lawrence “Larry” Mufson as the leader of its growing financial practice area. Through Mufson’s leadership, NELSON will continue providing a vast array of design services to the financial services and banking industry, with the benefit of Larry’s specialized expertise in hedge funds, private equity, investment banking, and financial tech firm clients.

As their leadership gets younger, and competition for talent grows more intense, financial firms are making greater strides to design distinctive, high-performance environments, allowing designers to deliver more creative workspace solutions for this new generation.

By appointing a dedicated leader with more than 40 years of experience with uncanny knowledge and deep understanding of the idiosyncrasies that make up the industry, NELSON can provide clients with cross-disciplinary services that are customizable to the financial industry.

“Our firm is constantly monitoring trends within the financial industry and evaluating feedback from our clients to ensure that we deliver design solutions in the context of what’s current and what fits each unique culture,” said John “Ozzie” Nelson Jr, Chairman and Co-CEO of NELSON. “With Larry as the leader, our clients will gain workspaces that will carry them well into the future.”

For Mufson, NELSON’s financial practice area provides the opportunity to create innovative workspaces for a new era in the financial services industry.

“The growth of the financial services sectors over the last several years is driving major real estate changes within the industry,” said Larry Mufson. “As they evaluate their corporate real estate portfolios, they are updating workspaces to attract the next generation of financial employees who are younger and more tech-savvy than previous generations. For the designer, this provides the opportunity to create spaces that draw inspiration from a variety of sources, including tech brands.”

Previously, Mufson led NELSON’s New York office, which developed a reputation in the last decade for serving this unique client base. NELSON counts nearly 230 financial firms among its global portfolio of clients, including Jane Street, Pershing Square, Advent International and Bain Capital, Texas Pacific Group. For more information about NELSON’s financial practice, visit http://www.NELSONonline.com. Reported by PRWeb 19 minutes ago.

👉 Texas city reveals why it lost Amazon HQ2 bid via Hvper.com

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Hal Richards, Candidate for Kaufman County Judge, Receives Endorsement from Jim Jacobs, Former Forney School Board President, via Media Distributed by Larson Electronics

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KEMP, Texas, May 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hal Richards, received an endorsement for Kaufman county judge from former Forney, Texas school board president, Jim Jacobs. In a video edited and distributed by Larson Electronics LLC, Jacobs announced his support, praising Richard’s for his integrity and sincerity.“I know a lot of the things that you (Richards) faced as the mayor, I faced similar situations with the school board that I was on for 25 years. So I’ve been there and done that, and in spite of that you’ve come out a good man and that’s what’s impressed me the most,” said Jacobs speaking to Richards. “Your integrity, your sincerity – You’re real people and that’s important, you don’t feel like you’re above anybody else.”

Jim Jacobs was on the Forney, Texas school board for 25 years, and sees many similarities between his duties and Richards’ former position as Mayor. Jacobs believes Richards will succeed as Kaufman County judge, because of his ability to manage independently appointed people, creating a positive and neighborhood-like environment.

“You have to work with people who… want to follow your leadership because they want to, not because they have to,” stated Jacobs. “You try to give everybody a level playing field so they can express themselves, get their ideas out, whether or not you agree or disagree with them.”

Jacobs feels that Richards is right for the job because he looks to create friendships, rather than aiming to create a hierarchy within Kaufman. “In my lifestyle that’s something I’m comfortable with,” said Jacobs. “I want somebody that I can have as a neighbor.”

A video of Jim Jacob’s endorsement can be found here. Media edited and distributed by Larson Electronics LLC, Hal Richards’ supporter.

*For further information, please contact:*
*Hal Richards *
Phone: 972-563-0390
E-mail: info@halrichardsforjudge.com
Website: https://halrichardsforjudge.com
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Who’s Endorsing Hal?

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/b8a46815-85b0-47e8-86b2-0dcf5b22809c Reported by GlobeNewswire 3 minutes ago.

Texas - Alabama set for future home-and-home football series

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Texas and Alabama to play in 2022 and 2023 Reported by FOX Sports 2 hours ago.

U.S. power grid ready for summer, but California & Texas are concerns: FERC

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(Reuters) - Most U.S. regions are prepared to meet power and natural gas demand this summer, but shortages are possible in Southern California due to low hydropower and gas supplies and Texas following the retirement of several coal plants, federal energy regulators said in a report on Thursday. Reported by Reuters 2 hours ago.

David Fowkes joins Imperial Capital, LLC as a Managing Director in Investment Banking

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LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- *Imperial Capital, LLC **("Imperial") *announced that David Fowkes has joined the firm as a Managing Director in the Investment Banking Group.  He is based in Houston, Texas.With over 23 years of experience in advisory and execution in M&A, capital markets and restructuring with a strong concentration in aviation (including commercial fixed wing, helicopter, corporate jet and aviation leasing company clients), Mr. Fowkes joins Imperial Capital from Seabury Consulting’s restructuring and corporate finance advisory practice.  Mr. Fowkes’ previous experience includes multiple assignments in investment banking and restructuring at Seabury Group, Director of M&A and integration at helicopter operator Bristow Group, a senior member of Deutsche Bank’s special situation group focusing on aviation related investments, lending and advisory, M&A and capital markets coverage at Lehman Brothers, and capital markets structuring and execution at Citigroup and Salomon Brothers.

"Imperial is building a strong aviation platform that combines restructuring advisory with strong capital markets and M&A advisory and execution capability," said Mr. Fowkes, “I am excited to pursue opportunities in the aviation space as part of Imperial’s established and committed team,”

“We are thrilled to have David join us as we continue to expand Imperial’s aviation team,” said Marc Bilbao, Co-Head of Imperial Capital’s Restructuring & Recapitalization group.   “The addition of David with the overall focus for growth in this sector will add significant depth to our practice.”

Mr. Fowkes earned a BS in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MBA in Finance from New York University’s Stern School of Business.

*About Imperial Capital, LLC*

Imperial Capital, founded in 1997, is a full-service investment bank offering a uniquely integrated platform of comprehensive services to institutional investors and middle market companies. We offer sophisticated sales and trading services to institutional investors and a wide range of investment banking advisory, capital markets and restructuring services to middle market corporate clients. Paired with our proprietary research and sales & trading desk analysis, we provide investment analysis across an issuer's capital structure, including bank loans, debt securities, the hybrid/bank capital marketplace (through our ELP Framework), post-reorganization equities, special situations claims and listed and unlisted equities. Our comprehensive and integrated service platform, expertise across the global capital structure, and deep industry sector knowledge enable us to provide clients with research driven ideas, superior advisory services, and trade execution. We are quick to identify opportunities under any market conditions and we have a proven track record of offering creative, proprietary solutions to our clients.  More information about Imperial Capital can be found at www.imperialcapital.com.

For more information regarding Imperial Capital, please contact:

Tigist Gessesse
Corporate Finance Manager
(310) 246-3605
tgessesse@imperialcapital.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 2 hours ago.

This North Texas company doesn’t just like Trump’s tariffs – it wants more of them

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Reported by DallasNews 2 hours ago.

Texas, Butler headline Boilermakers nonconference schedule

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Purdue's top two nonconference games will be a trip to Texas and a neutral court showdown with Butler in December next season

 
 
 
 
 
 
  Reported by USATODAY.com 1 hour ago.

ZRS Management, LLC Has Been Named One of the Country’s Largest Apartment Management Firms

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National Multifamily Housing Council Recognizes ZRS Management, LLC Among Top 50 Management Companies

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) May 17, 2018

ZRS Management, LLC has earned national recognition by making the National Multifamily Housing Council’s (NMHC) 2018 NMHC Top 50, the annual ranking of the nation’s largest apartment owners, managers, developers, builders and syndicators. ZRS Management, LLC is the 37th largest apartment manager in the country, with 38,622 units managed at the time of the ranking.

As one of the leading luxury multifamily managers in the U.S., ZRS is honored to be recognized. As a pure third-party fee manager, ZRS has been able to advance four places since last year due in part to the trust and commitment their owners have in their ability to maximize the value of their investments, as well as the trust ZRS’s Associates have in the sustainability of its company culture.

“Being recognized as a top apartment management company for three years straight is a direct reflection of the hard work our associates put forth to provide an exceptional living experience for our residents and the value we add for our clients,” said Luanne McNulty, VP.

ZRS is one of the most highly regarded luxury multifamily managers in the United States and has grown from 775 employees with 33,000 units managed in 2016 (the 25-year anniversary for the company) to over 940 employees and 38,000 apartment units managed nationwide in 2017.

Currently operating in six states and 10 submarkets, ZRS is headquartered in Orlando, Florida and has regional offices in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Dallas, Texas. For more information on ZRS’s multifamily portfolio, visit http://zrsmanagement.com.

For more details about the NMHC 50, visit http://www.nmhc.org/The-NMHC-50. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.
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