Dallas moves to protect Big Spring natural landmark
Dallas Landmark Commission weighs first ever historic designation for Big Spring a natural spring south of downtown. If approved by Plan Commission and City Council the rules would ban new construction restrict fencing signs and trails and require Landmark Commission approval for major changes. The spring valued for its nature and culture would be preserved by keeping the land as is while offering future context. locals Billy Ray and Zada Pemberton who moved near the spring in 1980 serve as unofficial caretakers.
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Experts study DNA odds in wrongful conviction cases
Houston Chronicle reports a flawed method for computing DNA odds in evidence such as a murder weapon. In a Galveston homicide, initial DNA probability on a screwdriver was 1 in 38 compared with earlier 1 in 290 million. The Innocence Project and Texas agencies review courtroom errors beyond DNA. Barry Scheck says Texas uniquely pursues systematic correction.
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MIT Wins Design Contest For Hyperloop Concept
MIT engineers from Cambridge won a design competition at Texas A&M University among over 1,000 college students to develop Elon Musk's Hyperloop idea. The concept envisions pods carrying 20 to 30 people through a 12 foot diameter tube at about 700 mph, showcasing high speed mass transit potential. An evacuation notice for a West Texas town has been lifted.
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Wildfire Burns 700 Acres Forcing Eula Evacuation
Authorities reported a Saturday wildfire in Callahan County near Abilene burning about 700 acres. One person was hospitalized for smoke inhalation as flames forced the evacuation of Eula after a spark from an electrical pole is believed to have started the blaze.
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