| The Story | A traffic stop in Decatur led to
the deportation to Mexico for 16 illegal immigrants. |
| News worthiness (1 to 5) |
** |
| The Spin | The construction of a roof
in Paradise was delayed for two days. Then work resumed as normal once
the workers returned. |
| The Story | Rep. Phil King is placed in charge of "bringing down electrical rates" by House Speaker Tom Craddick. |
| News worthiness | * |
| The Spin | Get ready for the suggestion
of: "Fan yourself with a magazine but if that doesn't work, just crank
up the A/C. TXU needs a few extra bucks." |
| The Story | The First Lady of Texas, Anita
Perry, will be in Bridgeport on February 28th to celebrate the town
becoming a Main Street |
| News worthiness | ** |
| The Spin | Twenty bucks for the first person
to show up with a sign that reads, "The HPV Vaccine Will Make My
Daughter Sexually Active - Shame On Your Husband!!!" |
| The Story |
The Decatur School Board extends
the contract of High School Principal Melinda Reeves ending months of
controversy and speculation. |
| News worthiness | *** |
| The Spin | But the dramatic pause followed by the Roman-esque "thumbs up" sign by the Board was a little over the top.. |
| The Story | A 17 year old Decatur High School
student is jailed after a first grader accuses him of sexual
contact. Bond is set at $50,000. |
| News worthiness | *** |
| The Spin | Random thoughts: (1) It's a little scary to think your life can be turned upside down by an "outcry" by a six year old, and (2) Didn't a guy have a bond last week of $750,000 for a dope charge? Does that mean that alleged dope possession is 15 times more serious than alleged sexual abuse of a child.? |