Thunderstorms Bring Rain and Gusty Winds to Permian Basin
National Weather Service meteorologist Brian Miller in Midland reports a tropical moisture surge and unstable air led to isolated thunderstorms across the Permian Basin. Rain totals up to one inch and wind gusts around 50 mph were observed. Highs near 101 degrees with 10 to 20 mph winds are expected today.
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Brian Miller
National Weather Service
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Worcester man claims rights to famous smiley symbol
Harvey Ball, originator of the 1963 in-house happiness smiley for an insurer, learned a French entrepreneur Franklin Loufrani registered the symbol in 1971 and now holds world trademarks. Loufrani has threatened lawsuits against U.S. makers over use in about 80 countries. Ball, 76, reacted with anger after the discovery.
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Boston
Harvey Ball
Ball
Worcester
Franklin Loufrani
France
Loufrani
U.S
Purveyor relief story by Coghlan and de la Torre
Keely Coghlan profiles relief efforts as Odessa American photographer Nick de la Torre captures scenes of volunteers and aid distribution. The feature highlights community resilience, local organizations, and the ongoing response to needs in Odessa.
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Keely Coghlan
Nick de la Torre
Odessa
West Texas escapes grasshopper invasion says experts
AP photo notes grasshoppers have not plagued Basin West Texas despite reports in Central and North Texas. Midland County Extension Agent Sam Field says he has heard no rancher concerns locally while Entomologist Chris Sansome cites drought and dry conditions as limiting grasshopper populations. Odessa resident Wanda Sparkman notes only a few insects observed near her area.
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Midland County
Sam Field
West Texas
Chris Sansome
San Angelo
Fort Stockton Storm Damages Several Businesses
Violent wind gusts struck Fort Stockton damaging roofs at La Quinta Inn Walmart and Nelson Lumber on the northwest side near U S Highway 285 and Interstate 10. The storm lasted about 20 minutes causing many car windows to blow out. no injuries were reported. Highway 285 was closed about three hours as debris was cleared.
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Delia Baca
John Pendergrast
Gist
National Weather Service
Midland
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Interstate 10
la Quinta Inn
Wal- Mart
Nelson Lumber
PRI rebounds with Chihuahua governor victory in Mexico
In Chihuahua, Patricio Martinez of the Institutional Revolutionary Party claimed the governor’s office, marking the PRI’s first state recapture from an opposition party in decades. With 75% counted, Martinez led Ramon Galindo of the National Action Party by 51 to 42 percent, amid broader regional results including Durango win and Zacatecas loss for the PRI.
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Mexico
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National Action Party
PAN
Ramon Galindo
Lay Oer
Durango
Zacatecas
King of Cowboys Roy Rogers dies at 86 in California
Roy Rogers known as the tumbleweed tenor and rhinestone cowboy died in his sleep in Apple Valley California from congestive heart failure. He was 86 and had starred in 87 films and a 1950s television series with wife Dale Evans.
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