Lubbock Begins First Stage of Water Restrictions
Lubbock joins nearly 200 Texas municipalities in mandating water restrictions as the state faces its driest first six months. Odessa says no drought contingency plan is required. officials urge wise use of water and faith-based conservation. City officials note June and July rainfall were about five inches below normal as residents are urged to conserve with an honor system.
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Pain at the pump in Texas gas near all-time highs
Texas AAA notes regular selfserve gas at 2.92 per gallon statewide, up in a fifth straight week. Nationally 3.01 per gallon. AAA cites strong demand and tight inventories with Middle East violence keeping crude above 70 a barrel. Americans still fueling up as summer demand rises about 2 percent from last year.
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Border Patrol Agent Ortiz Exposed as Smuggler After Fake Birth Cert
Oscar Antonio Ortiz, a border patrol agent in San Diego, used a Chicago birth certificate to join the force. He admitted smuggling at least 100 illegal immigrants, sometimes in a border patrol truck, after a prior arrest for assisting two crossers.
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Rain cancels Rock the Desert festival despite hardy Malvern fans
Rain and strong winds shut down the RTD stage ending performances at Rock the Desert. Malvern Arkansas visitors endured a 10 hour drive for the Christian festival. Youth pastor Bryce Massey called the event like a Christian Woodstock praising the value of many bands for the price.
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