Polar air hits northern states as cold plunges surprise regions
Arctic air broke from Alaska and surged into the lower 48 driving a rapid 60 to 80 degree drop in temperatures. Blizzards with winds over 100 mph disrupted the northern Plains Midwest with power outages and record lows, while Valentine Nebraska plunged from 70 to zero in 10 hours. The National Weather Service warned of a frigid weekend extending to the East Coast and as far south as Arkansas.
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Freeze to grip West Texas as Siberian cold front nears
Forecasters warn a Siberian air mass will push into West Texas this afternoon with a sharp temperature plunge. National Weather Service forecaster Pat Tyra in Midland says the Arctic front moving through the Texas Panhandle should reach Odessa today. Daytime highs may reach upper 70s before the cold front arrives, then plummet to the low 20s tonight, bringing a drastic night to day change tomorrow.
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Midland explores stronger gun controls on campuses
Midland Independent School District officials tighten security after three 14 and 15 year old students were found with a loaded .22 pistol at Midland Freshman High School. A second handgun incident at Crockett Elementary prompted calls for improved student awareness and potential police-led school presentations. Community reaction, juvenile hearings, and plans to strengthen campus safety are under review.
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Police raid turns up grieving family amid no arrests
Gerald Andert and relatives mourn his wife’s funeral as armed Grapevine Southlake police and Tarrant County Drug Task Force raid his daughter’s home at night. Officers say Andert grabbed a pistol during the intrusion and was injured. No drugs or arrests were reported.
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Military tanker jet crashes during takeoff in Abilene
A Dyess Air Force Base refueling jet crashed on takeoff killing 19 aboard during a training run en route to Hawaii. The passengers included spouses of service members, retired personnel, and a child. Officials said the aircraft was near ground level and that space available travel allowed dependents to fly on mission aircraft.
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