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State, union reach tentative deal

The Office of the State Employer and a union representing 2,000 state employees have reached a tentative agreement on concessions. Each of the state's unions has been asked to share $50 million in employee savings assumed in the state's 2010 budget. UAW 6000, which represents 17,000 workers, has not reached a deal with the state, and its members are facing 10 furlough days as a result. Details of the agreement were not available Monday. AFSCME Council 25 represents approximately 2,000 state employees in the institutional unit, primarily employed in the departments of Community Health, Corrections, and Military and Veteran Affairs, who provide direct care services. The tentative agreement is subject to ratification by the membership and will be presented for a vote during the upcoming weeks.

Lawyer in China mob trial gets 1 1/2 years on appeal

The lawyer for an alleged mob boss in southwest China was given a reduced 1 1/2-year prison term Tuesday during his appeal on charges that he helped his client falsely claim torture by police during interrogation, the court said.

Report: Ice buildup caused Heathrow crash landing

A British accident report has confirmed that a buildup of ice in the fuel lines of a Boeing 777 jet caused its crash landing at London's Heathrow Airport two years ago.

Family says former general cut off after arrest

Sri Lanka's defeated presidential candidate and former army chief has been cut off from family and friends after being arrested for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government while serving as army commander, his wife said Tuesday.

First Mondays - Country Music Monday, hosted by the Rotary Club of Giddings, is held on the first Monday of each month at the Giddings Sons of Herman hall on Highway 77 south. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and admission is $3.00 per person.

2nd Tuesday of each month - The Yoakum Rotary Club hosts the Country Music USA show. The show is at the Yoakum Community Center. Admission is $4.00 per person. A catered meal is served before the show. For more information go to www.cmusayoakum.org

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