Firefighting costs in West to top one billion dollars
Federal officials say firefighting costs across the West will exceed 1 billion dollars as Congress faces another large treasury draw. The National Interagency Fire Center reports at least 626 million spent on fires from Montana to New Mexico, with daily expenditures up to 18 million.
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Heat Drought Dims Labor Day Outdoor Fun in Texas
In Dallas AP reports a hot dry summer with record drought lowering lake levels. Labor Day activities such as camping and boating fade as drought drains water supplies and pastures, with North Texas nearing 61 days without rain and recalling Dust Bowl-era droughts.
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Two Houston Women to Receive Marriage License in Texas
In San Antonio Bexar County will issue a marriage license to Jessica Wicks and Robin Manhart Wicks. The clerk says one partner was born male making the union legal under a Texas appeals court decision.
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Wicks
Texas 4Th Court of Appeals
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Jessica
Robin
Old Televisions Sit Idle as Owners Face Repair or Replacement
Many discarded sets linger in closets as owners weigh repair costs against buying new. Pro-Tech Electronics owner Buddy Allen notes fewer people replace picture tubes now, with TVs once major house purchases drifting toward low value or disposal.
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Pro- Tech Electronics
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No prayers on agenda as Texas schools plan new kickoff
Santa Fe High School and Permian Basin districts announce adherence to a Supreme Court ruling on student led prayers. Officials say Friday games will begin with a moment of silence instead of school sanctioned prayer, and emphasize the law of the land.
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Railroad Commission head hints at cabinet possibility
ARLINGTON AP The Texas Railroad Commission chairman Michael Williams says he likes his Austin post but may take a cabinet or subcabinet role if George W. Bush wins the presidency. A Bush spokesman notes Williams is a close friend, but no appointment talks are underway.
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Man dies in freak mowing tractor accident near I-20
Manuel Vizcaino, 59, of Odessa, died Wednesday evening after a mowing tractor grabbed him and dragged him several hundred feet near mile marker 142 on Interstate 20, 2.6 miles east of Midland. The incident occurred as the machine, in a stopped position in the north ditch, unexpectedly engaged. Texas DPS Trooper Jim Collie and Wakefield described the scene.
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