Snowy South Plains Sees Light Accumulations and Cold Grip
Cold front brings light snow and drizzle across the South Plains and Panhandle with highs near 36 degrees in Lubbock. Snowfall is limited in Lubbock while the eastern Panhandle faces hazardous driving from sub freezing temps and a 30 percent precipitation chance through today and tonight.
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Texas Senate OKs school fund bills for aid surge
The Texas Senate approved emergency appropriations totaling about 98 million for public schools and junior colleges to ease inflation driven costs. Public schools would receive 80 million, junior colleges 18 million, with per student aid up to 39.74 dollars depending on district wealth. Briscoe urged immediate aid to prevent class closures.
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House votes to delay Ford oil tax as debt limit rise approved
The Democratic House 309 to 114 halts Ford's 3 per barrel oil tax for 90 days and suspends the tax's 1 per barrel increment. A 248 to 170 vote hikes the federal debt limit to 531 billion dollars. Senate action and White House comments follow as energy talks continue.
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Weather Outlook for Lubbock Area on Friday
Weather map page notes a high near 40 today with a low in the mid 20s and a Friday high in the mid 40s. Precipitation chances are 20 percent for today and tonight with continued cloudy skies and light winds. Humidity stands around 72 percent at midnight with 20 percent precipitation forecasts later.
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Vietnam Vet Hailed For Saving Nine Lives
Dennis Keefe, a 23 year old Vietnam veteran from Staten Island, pulled nine people including seven children from an overturned burning car on Christmas Day. He was honored at City Hall by Mayor Abe Beame who praised his courage and saved lives.
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Grief-Stricken Denver City Buries Victims Of Tragedy
In Denver City a community mourns after a gas tragedy claims nine lives. Rev Ted Al arndson presided at three services for seven victims linked to the Patton family. Eight of the dead were buried at Denver City Memorial Park as residents wrestle with shock and loss.
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Prayer Habit Reminder Encourages Daily Devotion
A reader calls Americans to form a daily prayer habit and thanks Father in Heaven for reminders. The message emphasizes the value of prayer in daily life and ends with Amen.
Texas House to approve 1.2 million in emergency school aid
Lubbock County districts expect about 1.2 million of 80 million in emergency school aid. Lubbock Public Schools may receive around 960 thousand for preventive maintenance and summer programs. Funds will distribute by 40 dollars per ADA with gains varying for districts such as Slaton Frenship Shallowater New Deal and Thalia.
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Senate confirms Lynn for OMB director post
The Senate approved James T. Lynn's nomination to lead the Office of Management and Budget. Roy L. Anh resigns as budget chief, with Shannow to succeed. Betty Southard Murphy of Virginia is approved to join the National Labor Relations Board and is set to become chair.
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Rape Motive Suspected In Mutilation Slaying In Lamesa
A Lamesa woman, identified as Mrs. High, was found fatally injured east of town after a car struck her multiple times. Two brothers, Faustino Vasquez Jr. and Ray Vasquez, were charged with murder as investigators pursued a rape motive and tied clothes both found near the scene.
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