Austin Capitol hit by worst windstorm toppling trees
The storm at the Texas Capitol destroyed an estimated 85,000 dollars worth of trees around the 84 year old building. Winds 65 to 75 mph uprooted giant pecans and elms, with debris littering grounds and two windows at the dome shattered. Cleanup could take two weeks.
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Bert A. Jenkins
Board of Control
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Capitol
Capitol Dome
Rotunda
Orton
State Finance Building
University of Texas
National Shade Tree Association
Colorado Street
Sam Houston Building
Midland to vote on one cent sales tax to cover deficit
Midland to hold a local election Tuesday on a one cent sales tax. City officials cite a $200000 operating deficit and warn that without the tax, property taxes may rise. Midland, Texas, ranks behind Odessa as the state’s second largest city without the local tax.
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Midland
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Odessa
Reunion Slated By Communities
Communities of Fairview and Floyd County plan a reunion for present and past residents on Sunday. The event location may be the new Massie Activity Center in Floydada if ready. otherwise the Lighthouse Electric community room. Registration starts at noon with a noon meal. Attendees should bring their own lunch and utensils while coffee and tea are provided.
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Floydada
Fairview
Floyd County
New Massie
Lighthouse Electric
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New York Mafia Considers Reloaded Narcotics Role
Gardenerry NY report cites federal source claiming Cosa Nostra, younger mobsters, and Cuban groups are debating resuming drug trafficking. The piece recalls a 1960s U S crackdown and notes past mafia drug control as underworld interests gauge a comeback.
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Burt Renner
New-York
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Underworld
Vito Genovese
Demanda
Cosa Nostra
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Texas Hospital
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