UTPB celebrates 25 years in West Texas history
The University of Texas Permian Basin began in 1973 in metal buildings amid community conflict and strong Odessa Midland support. First president B H Amstead recalled thousands backing the project after a big book drive and zero library. The campus grew from a metal building to a growing university.
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UTPB
B.H. Amstead
Austin
Odessa
Midland
University
Amstead
Milestones in UTPB history span 1969 to 1991
Texas Gov Preston Smith signs a 1969 bill creating UTPB as an upper level institution and 1974 opens Mesa Building and Gymnasium. Construction begins in 1972. First class admitted in 1973. In 1991 Gov Ann Richards signs legislation elevating UTPB to a four-year university and the first freshman class enrolls in September 1991.
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UTPB
Texas
Preston Smith
Mesa
Ann Richards
Protest disrupts rally as ex-leader Kaunda injured or detained
In Lusaka region, former Zambian president Kenneth Kaunda was reported to be involved in a tense scene near the capital. Muhabi Lungu stated state radio that the party secured approval for activities. Troops detained 21 Samate euperens, seized temporary rally structures, and largely shut down the area.
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Lusaka
Zambia
Kenneth Kaunda
Kahrs
Muhabi Lungu
Samate Euperens
Forgetting Andrew Five Years Later in Homestead
In Homestead Florida residents recall the 1992 Hurricane Andrew seven days after the anniversary. The storm's legacy is linked to the community's businesses and lives as people move forward amid memories and losses.
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Homestead
Fla
McLean
South Dade County
Andrew
Northadge
Calif
Mir shutoff nears as Russia plans end of space station
Moscow reports that Mir could be retired within months to years as Russia debates a final cosmonaut mission and reentry. Despite uncertainties, officials say Moscow can extend the program, with the 1998 budget proposing a 19 percent boost for space efforts, including Mir and the International Space Station.
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Moscow
Mir
Russia
Marcia Smith
Ree Sera Speist
Congressional
Washington
INS crackdown faces Brazil Rio Grande dawn start
A tense border scene unfolds as Operation Rio Grande set to begin Monday along the Rio Grande at Brownsville. Border Patrol chief Ernesto Castillo says enforcement will curb entries, though not end illegal crossings, while Mexican officials express concern over renewed cross border pressure and cooperation.
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INS
Rio Grande
Ernesto Castillo
Border Patrol
Brownsville
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Fie
Rio Low
Ghelenen Tive
Anne Thead
Matamoros
Mexico
Meniroga
Quiroga
Rio
Ken
Abby
Edie
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