Quake Devastates Central Italy In Amatrice Accumoli Tronto
Rescue teams using sniffer dogs cleared rubble in Amatrice Accumoli and Pescara del Tronto after an earthquake that killed about 250 with hundreds more injured. Survivors sought shelter as aid pours in and Italy considers an “Italian Homes” plan, while authorities warn many remain missing amid aftershocks.
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UTPB plans new CEED engineering building by 2019
University officials outline a multi floor CEED complex at the Odessa site with two floors completed and a third shelled. The facility will house petroleum and mechanical engineering with concentrations in nuclear and aerospace. Construction aims for spring 2017 completion and full occupancy by fall 2019, funded in part by $250,000 in aeronautical labs STAR funding and a $200,000 yearly pledge from Midland Development Corp. Housing for about 196 students would begin in 2018 for possible completion by 2019, with future campus services including food, advising, and student support.
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Gardner pushes code change on storage buildings in District 4
City council members and residents discuss easing rules for sheds in new subdivisions. Mike Gardner urges amending codes to allow storage buildings without alleys if fire barriers are present, amid calls for broader design standards and stricter council review after Planning and Zoning approvals.
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Jury finds GM ignition switch not to blame in fatal crash
A Texas jury ruled that General Motors ignition switch was not responsible for a 2011 wreck that killed one driver and injured another in Houston. The suit by Zachary Stevens and his parents claimed a faulty switch caused the loss of control, but GM argued reckless speeding on a rain slick road caused the crash.
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