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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2001

The Tigua Tribe of Texas won't have to shut down its casino on Friday as previously ordered, thanks to intervention by a higher power.

A federal judge had ordered the Speaking Rock Casino near El Paso to be shut down by November 30. But the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday granted the tribe a stay and set a court date of January 9 to hear the matter.

Local oficials residents have rallied behind the casino, saying it helps the economy.

Get the Story:
Texas Tribe Wins Stay to Operate Casino (AP 11/28)

Relevant Links:
Speaking Rock Casino - http://www.speakingrockcasino.com/index.html
Office of Attorney General, Texas - http://www.oag.state.tx.us

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