Debby forms in Gulf of Mexico disrupts oil output
Tropical Storm Debby organized in the Gulf of Mexico sending officials on alert for flooding and strong winds from Texas to Florida. A tornado touched down in Collier County, Florida, damaging homes as Debby loiters offshore with 50 mph winds. Nine production platforms and one rig were evacuated, suspending about 2 percent of U.S. crude output, while forecasts warn of heavy rain and coastal flooding.
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Naples Daily News
Stacy Stewart
Retest plans and summer programs outlined for TAKS failures
The district outlines retest plans beginning July 9 at Permian High School and summer enrichment programs. Teachers discuss revised approaches for world geography and algebra, PSAT prep for top district students, credit recovery options, and a June 29 graduation ceremony for near-graduates at Ector Junior High.
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Ector Junior High
Statue dedication honors veterans and wives of first responders
Gillham said private donations and solicitations easily funded the statue. Odessa Mayor Larry Melton praised the project as a tribute to military service and to wives of first responders who support the community. The dedication is at Fellowship Masonic Lodge at 4 pm on July 4, followed by an unveiling at Freedom Park near the YMCA on University Boulevard. The event is free to the public.
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Minor quake rattles Keene area in North Texas
The USGS logged a 2.1 magnitude earthquake near Keene about 25 miles south of Fort Worth just before 1 a.m. Saturday. No damage or injuries were reported. Johnson County has seen several quakes this year, including a 3.1 magnitude event on June 15.
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