Heavy Snow Threat Hits Panhandle With Bitter Cold
A blustery brown norther swept through the Panhandle bringing gusts to 60 mph and possible one inch snow near Lubbock. Temperatures plunged from the 60s to near zero in Dalhart and Amarillo as north winds and blowing dust reduced visibility. Travelers were warned to delay travel amid wintery conditions and power outages reported in some areas.
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Senators Approve Speed Limit Plan in Texas Senate
In a rush to finish for Christmas, Texas Senate approves a bill letting the State Highway Commission lower the speed limit to 60 mph if fuel shortages justify it. The measure advances despite delays by Senator Clower, with a House vote pending. Rembrandt paintings stolen in Cincinnati museum incident noted in same report.
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Syria boycotts Geneva peace talks amid regional uncertainty
Syria announced it would boycott the Geneva Middle East peace conference. Egypt and Israel planned to attend with U S officials predicting possible progress on troop withdrawals. Kissinger and Egyptian foreign minister Fahmy met in Damascus as Syria weighed assurances on Israeli withdrawal and Palestinian rights.
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Weather map page reports cold wind and light snow forecast
Lubbock area forecast shows cloudy windy and very cold conditions with occasional light snow. Snow totals under an inch, high near 10, low teens, Thursday in the 40s. North and northeast winds 25 to 35 mph, diminishing tonight.
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Goodfellows Seek Volunteer Santas for Christmas Help
Local Goodfellows group invites volunteers to rise early on Christmas morning to deliver comfort and gifts. They seek residents who can assist at dawn, listening to community needs and spreading holiday cheer.
Prayer Reflection on Trials and Return to God
A devotional note expresses gratitude for Christian discipline that brings believers back to God. It frames trials as divine placement to reveal need for prayer and reliance on the Heavenly Father.
Costly Wind and Fire Damage Hit South Plains Towns
A arctic cold front whipped through the South Plains bringing winds up to 60 mph that sparked grass and trash fires and one structure blaze. In Lubbock, alarms rang for about two hours as crews battled multiple fires amid darkness and cold. at Slaton Co-Op Gin five trailerloads of cotton were damaged or destroyed, estimated at $5,000. Seminole saw seven cotton wagons burn at the gin, with damage expected to be sizeable as the wind shifted north and fanned a smoldering burr fire.
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South Plains
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Seminole
Market Hit By Gunman Here Loot May Hit 5000 Mark
A gunman raided a local market causing significant losses. Police reported the loot could reach about five thousand dollars as investigators comb the scene at Parkscas Darse and nearby streets. The incident occurred late Tuesday as store staff described the scramble for safe exits.
Robbery at Local Store Described by Manager
A masked gunman 109 pounds in middle age, white, fled the fund store after grabbing cash from two registers and an office. a shot was fired outside. The alarm failed to notify police. witnesses saw a teen in a Pinto nearby as officers searched for the suspect.
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Wolf Cry Opposition Draws Fire Over Civic Center Funds
Civic center financing foes cite flawed facts as petitions circulate to force an election on 3.5 million in certificates of obligation. Mayor Morris Turner defends prior bids and notes certificates of obligation have historic use. attorney Norton Baker backs voting rights for citizens.
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Board Raps Opposition To Civic Center Plan
Avalanche Journal reports the board questions petitioners against the civic center project amid concerns over cost overruns and impact on land value and developer obligations. Chair Kim Price and Director Orville Alderson warn of consequences if the project is halted, while noting public understanding challenges. Board approves plan revisions and certs of obligation strategy despite opposition.
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