Propane tanker fire at Flint rail yard under control
Firefighters contained a propane tanker blaze at the CSX yard in Flint Michigan early Saturday after evacuating about 600 residents for nearly a day. No injuries were reported as roads including I 475 reopened and a vent and burn procedure finished the incident. CSX coordinated payments and a contractor assisted in the controlled burn that released gas into a prepared pit.
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Officer appeals firing over alleged foot run by police car
Longview officer Richard Baldwin challenges his dismissal for felony assault, seven years on the force. He appeals under a city ordinance, with a review panel advising City Manager Rickey Childers. Baldwin, free on $10,000 bond, is charged with aggravated assault by a public servant related to the Jan. 8 Estes Parkway incident.
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Woman linked to Trevi case arrested after Brazil return
Katia de la Cuesta Soria and her sisters, tied to Gloria Trevi and manager Sergio Andrade in a minor corruption case, arrived in Mexico from Brazil and were handed to Chihuahua authorities. The trio, accused of abduction and statutory rape in the Karina Yapor case, are held as Brazil considers an extradition request.
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Dallas urged to curb water use amid drought
Dallas and 19 area cities will ask over 2 million customers to voluntarily reduce lawn watering car washing and nonessential uses for up to 60 days as Western Dallas County lakes drop toConcern rises with forecasts predicting continued dry conditions. Officials warn mandatory restrictions could follow if supplies worsen.
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