Midland Odessa debate triggers talk on public smoking limits
Midland and Odessa city leaders weigh limits on public smoking as council members discuss a possible smoking ordinance. Some favor designated areas while others push for broader controls, citing health risks from secondhand smoke and a proposed citizen committee study.
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Public Smoking Ban Debate Spurs Mixed Opinions
Residents present varying views on banning or restricting smoking in public spaces. Some support a full ban to protect non smokers, while others defend freedom of choice and propose designated areas. Respondents name diverse blocks and streets, reflecting broad local concern.
Liberian Rebels press for departure as cease fire talks stall
Reports from Liberia describe rebel demands for Doe era figure to leave power as peace talks in Sierra Leone stall. Journalists recount violence in rebel held areas, with Krahn civilians targeted and suspected aid to the rebels, amid U S evacuation chatter and claims of abusive language by a U.S. attache.
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Sister Blames Brother in Death of Fort Worth Father
A 17-year-old is charged with cyanide poisoning in the death of his father after his sister Karen Tagg says the boy endured years of abuse. Bryan Eugene Garner, 16 at the time, and his former boyfriend Jimmy Pearce, 27, face murder and related charges after authorities ruled the death a homicide as acute cyanide poisoning. The sister says Garner discussed mistreatment and Pearce suggested a method, with Tagg quoting Garner saying he was fed up and Pearce replying that he knew of a way.
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Weather extended regional forecast from Texas terrain
Weather outlook shows lows in the upper sixties to lower seventies and highs from the mid eighties to mid nineties across Texas regions. Panhandle and West Texas remain generally dry with isolated thunderstorms inHill Country and South Central areas. Coastal Bend sees a Tuesday thunderstorm chance tapering Wednesday with warm nights and highs near 100 inland.
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Weather snapshot for Reading cooling to 68 overnight
Reading forecast notes a Saturday high of 96 with an overnight low near 68. Sundown is 8:53 p.m. Tonight and Sunday temperatures settle. no precipitation in the last 24 hours and July total is 0.48 inches with year to date 5.05 inches.
Weather forecast from Midland NWS with showers threat
The National Weather Service in Midland predicts mostly cloudy conditions today with a 60 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms and locally heavy showers possible. Highs in the mid-80s, south winds 10 to 20 mph. Tonight mostly cloudy with 40 percent shower chance, upper 60s. Monday cloudy with a 30 percent shower chance and highs 80 to 85. Sunday highs in the mid-80s to 90s.
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