West Texas town Langtry hits eBay auction block
Langtry Texas a small town of about 30 residents named for 19th century actress Lillie Langtry sits 56 miles west of Del Rio in Val Verde County on the Mexican border. The auction starts at 750000 with bidding ending at 10 p.m. February. More information appears on the referenced site.
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Bush budget chief warns deficits may top 200 billion
Budget director Mitchell Daniels told the US Chamber of Commerce that federal shortfalls could run from 200 to 300 billion dollars over the next two years. He cautioned the outlook remains grim and offered no clear date for returning to surpluses, signaling a clash with Democrats and the White House plan to cut taxes.
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Plague Vials Missing Probe Arrest Arrest in Lubbock
A Texas Tech Health Science Center professor, Dr. Thomas C. Butler, was arrested in Lubbock on a complaint of making false statements to FBI agents about about 30 plague vials reported missing at the university. US Attorney Dick Baker said Butler is chief of infectious diseases and claims the missing date was Jan 11. case continues.
Oil pioneer John Younger to be honored at PBPA Top Hand
John Younger, a founding member of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association and early West Texas oil era explorer, will receive the Top Hand lifetime achievement award at the PBPA banquet in Midland. His civic work includes scholarships and United Way support.
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Surgeons Leave Tools in 1500 Patients Each Year
A large study by Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard School of Public Health finds surgical teams leave clamps sponges and other tools inside about 1500 patients nationwide annually. The report cites the Institute for Healthcare Improvement as noting the problem and underscores patient safety concerns.
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