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Suspect charged with alleged animal cruelty

A Weatherford woman is facing two felony counts of cruelty to animals after a Custer County deputy was alerted to the fact the owner’s dogs were allegedly left abandoned when she moved.

Appeal rejected from death row inmate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from longtime Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed who has sought to test crime-scene evidence that he says will help clear him.

Veteran prosecutor confirmed to lead Justice Department division

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to lead a new Justice Department division focused on prosecuting fraud, despite critics’ concerns over potential political pressure to target White House opponents.
Leah Fanshier, left, and Ashlynn Gibson practice the song “Chicken on a Fencepost” on a paper xylophone before trying it on a real one at Clinton Middle School. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Leah Fanshier, left, and Ashlynn Gibson practice the song “Chicken on a Fencepost” on a paper xylophone before trying it on a real one at Clinton Middle School. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Paper instruments

POLICE REPORT TUESDAY

DAY SHIFTResponded to a report of a domestic in the 600 block of Orient Ave.Responded to a report of a non-injury accident in the 10000 block of N. 2310 Rd.Responded to the Clinton Police Department in reference to a report of found property.Responded to a report of larceny in the 2300 block of W.

SHERIFF’S REPORT - TUESDAY

Responded to a 911 call in the 2600 block of W. Commerce Rd., Clinton.Responded to a 911 call in reference to a suspicious vehicle in the 23000 block of E. 880 Rd., Thomas.Responded to a report of an accident with injuries in the area of State Highway 33 and N. 2180 Rd., Butler.
The Clinton Elementary School girls’ gray basketball team lines up for its team photo. Pictured, in front, from left are Josephine Martinez, Julia Berry, Reyna Mata and Tomi Reeves; middle, Vivien Salinas, Aleeah Garza, Naomi Hill, Kinley Martin, Amiyah

The Clinton Elementary School girls’ gray basketball team lines up for its team photo. Pictured, in front, from left are Josephine Martinez, Julia Berry, Reyna Mata and Tomi Reeves; middle, Vivien Salinas, Aleeah Garza, Naomi Hill, Kinley Martin, Amiyah

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DO JUST ONE THING

DO JUST ONE THING

DO JUST ONE THING

• Two good reasons to buy groceries from local merchants instead of big-box stores: You’re supporting your local economy, and you’ll likely cut back on single-use plastic.
Big move puts strain on relationship

Big move puts strain on relationship

Big move puts strain on relationship

DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband and I recently moved from Seattle to Dallas to be closer to his family. It has been nice because they have helped out a lot with our two younger daughters, but I am not happy here. I am far from my family, and I had to take a salary cut to move to Dallas.