Commissioners endorse seven day fireworks ban and new jail bond plan
The Randall County commissioners keep in place a burning ban amid unusually high temperatures and moisture concerns. Judge Wood plans a second order blocking ground and aerial fireworks. Officials weigh a nepotism policy limited to directly controlled departments while approving a $12.46 million Merrill Lynch bond issue to fund a 288 bed jail near the Youth Center at South Georgia Street and Loop 335, with an effective rate of 4.9278 percent.
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Four workers still missing after elevator explosion
Four workers remain unaccounted for after an elevator explosion. Rescue teams use ultrasound and infrared gear, trained dogs, and timber shoring in two tunnels filled with wheat. Up to 40 rescuers tunnel by tunnel while about 250 searchers operate above and below ground.
Tobacco bill fighting for life
In Washington the Senate moved to toughen drug penalties and debated an election year tax cut as Clinton pressed leaders to broker a deal on a comprehensive tobacco bill. McCain warned of fragile progress while Democrats vowed to obstruct further debate unless Republicans accept key provisions.
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BFI explains landfill woes in Canyon public meeting
BFI and TNRCC officials held a public briefing as residents pressed for answers on groundwater contamination near the Southwest Landfill. District VP Mark Severtson reported trace methylene chloride in two of 16 monitoring wells, with levels up to 68 ppb, and outlined plans to add wells and treat water on-site for dust control.
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Woman found dead in Amarillo apartment fire ruled homicide
Investigators say forced entry occurred during firefighting and the fire began in the Hewitt apartment, with arson suspected. Hewitt known as Kitten Buchanan, a Club 26 bartender, was not home with her 9-year-old daughter in summer school. Police urge tips to Special Crimes at 378-9468.
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