City braces as hurricane threatens vast coastline reach
National Hurricane Center warns of a powerful storm with winds lasting 100 miles from the center. Evacuation orders cover 2.3 million people across New Jersey Maryland North Carolina Virginia Delaware while New York City orders 300000 to evacuate flood prone zones. Subways buses will shut at noon and five NYC area airports will close to arrivals. Officials urge action as transit and airline disruptions mount.
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King Fraternity Dedicates Memorial On National Mall
Alpha Phi Alpha members long courted a monument to Martin Luther King Jr on the National Mall. Though Hurricane Irene delayed the official dedication, a Friday ceremony at the site proceeded with Martin Luther King II accepting the 30 foot monument. Brothers wore black suits or gold jackets and marched quietly to the memorial.
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Education Foundation Auction Boosts Funds for Teachers
An Education Foundation concert auction in Midland Odessa features items like a light fighter jet flight and an autographed Bruce Springsteen guitar to boost funds for ECISD teachers. Proceeds support teachers with past efforts surpassing 1 million dollars. event August 25 at Ector County Coliseum with Grand Funk Railroad.
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Monthly water rates for industrial and commercial meters
Utilities publish monthly charges for three quarter inch meters and larger, listing a range of usage: 2 000 gallons 25.16 for commercial and 25.05 for industrial, with various stepped rates up to 100 000 gallons. Each line shows current rate and prior rate with a variance figure.
Local Businesses Brace for Water Rate Hike
Guy Andrews questions the impact of the higher water rate on industry. Luke Kersh of Kersh Car Wash Co. says prices won’t rise immediately and the firm will adjust, noting water is a major expense but the business uses less water than customers at home. He pays about 1500 to 2000 dollars monthly. He accepts the increase and plans to cut costs elsewhere.
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