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Defendants sentenced in district court

The following defendants were sentenced recently in 35th Judicial District Court, District Attorney Micheal Murray's office said: Christopher Bradley Rose pleaded guilty to two offenses of possession of a controlled substance and was sentenced to 50 years in prison. Judyth Elizondo pleaded guilty to assault against public servant and was sentenced to seven years in prison.

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Brownwood HOSA students win at state competition

Brownwood High School’s HOSA (Future Health Professionals) students returned from a successful trip to State competition in with many accolades and scholarships. “It was such an exciting time to be able to present five of our students scholarships on stage at the State Leadership Conference,” said Bonita Deen, health science technology teacher and Texas HOSA Board of Directors past president.

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Island embraces greener future

TILOS, Greece – When deciding where to test green tech, Greek policymakers picked the remotest point on the map: tiny Tilos. Providing electricity and basic services, and even access by ferry, are all a challenge for this island of just 500 year-round inhabitants.

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