Rainy 2001 tops Texas droughts with Houston surge
Western drought remains despite floods as Houston totals 71 inches in 12 months, aided by Tropical Storm Allison. Texarkana nearly matches with just over 70 inches, while West Texas remains dry. Weather Service notes long-term drought persists and foresees continued dryness.
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Common cold and common sense for winter time care
A Texas medical group urges readers that colds are viral and antibiotics do not help. Experts advise symptomatic treatment, fluids, rest, and cautious fever management, noting winter crowds raise infection risk and reinforcing handwashing and careful OTC medicine use.
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Odessa
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Third generation Sandhills Rodeo president retires
Calvin Smith, president of the SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo nonprofit, will step down as president in March after the 2002 rodeo season’s 69th run. He plans to remain involved, endorses Gerald Nobles Jr. as successor, while Nobles vows to coax him to stay.
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Texas to Deregulate Electric Markets Grazing Hopes
Officials in Dallas say electric deregulation will give users more control and lower rates. State Rep Steven Walens coauthored the plan, noting Texas joins 20 to 25 states in retail deregulation and aims for a smooth transition unlike California.
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