Hollywood calls, local man replies in rodeo film
Wheeler County rancher Rob Smets, a five time Wrangler World Champion Bull Fighter, doubles for Woody Harrelson in a Hi Lo Country rodeo scene shot near Galisteo New Mexico. Smets, who trained with Ty Murray and worked with stunt coordinator Sean Howell, earned 5400 dollars for the day and wore era authentic attire and chest protection for the 1940s themed shoot.
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Congressional pensions draw fire in Washington
Congress pensions spark scrutiny as taxpayers group says retirees earn around 100000 annually, far above national averages. Noting inflation adjustments, lawmakers like McDade Hamilton Yates Gonzalez Glenn stand to collect near six figure pensions upon leaving office in coming years.
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Icy weather fills Amarillo emergency rooms with injuries
The icy conditions from last week keep Northwest Texas Hospital and Baptist St. Anthony’s Health System busy. 10 plus patients arrive with broken hips arms wrists and fractures from slips on ice and snow across Sunday and Monday.
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Baptist St. Anthony’s
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Mass slaughter of poultry in Hong Kong amid virus outbreak
Hong Kong farmers markets and government teams railed through stalls and farms killing about 1.2 million birds to control an influenza virus AH5N1 that has killed four people. By Monday 13 people were confirmed ill and officials warned the operation would continue with uncertain duration and scope.
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Empty Stocking Fund contributions continue
Readers contribute to the Amarillo Globe-News Empty Stocking Fund. Donations may be mailed to Empty Stocking Fund c/o Amarillo Globe-News P O Box 2091 Amarillo Texas 79166 or given in person at the Globe-News building 900 S Harrison St.
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Turbulence kills woman as United 747 plummets 1000 feet
A United Airlines 747 bound for Honolulu from Narita nosedived about 1000 feet after severe clear air turbulence. One woman died and 102 were injured, with 63 serious and 863 minor injuries reported to officials. Passengers described a sudden drop and glass shattering as the jet returned to Narita.
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