Tourists witness dramatic Kilauea eruption draw crowds
Thousands of travelers braved heat and gases to watch Kilauea erupt and cool over the weekend. Scientists estimate lava at 2100 degrees and about 1 million cubic yards flowed from a half-mile crack. No injuries were reported as officials warned the volcano could flare again.
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Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Decker
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Banks, InterFirst merger may add 15 banks to empire
Banks would not confirm a possible sale details while the pending merger awaits Tuesday discussion. InterFirst Odessa holds 220.4 million in assets with 196.6 million deposits and 132.5 million loans, while State National reports 161.4 million assets and 139.9 million deposits.
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Texas Court of Criminal Appeals runoff races set for June
White leads with 508,192 votes 45.3 percent in a partial tally from 5,755 of 5,985 precincts with Armstrong supporters favored. Temple follows 343,791 votes 30.7 percent while Armstrong has 210,780 18.8 percent. turnout shaping a Temple-White runoff against Governor Bill Clements.
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Houston
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Texas Lawmaker Hance Signals Alignment With Leaders
Texas congressman in a co sponsor role on Reagan tax cuts resists wholesale Democratic backing. He says he will align with party leaders this year and supports Jim Jones as Budget Committee chair. He doubts the Boll Weevils will back the administration as fully as last year and notes possible competing proposals from the White House and committee.
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House Budget Committee
Jim Jones
D-Okla
White House
Widow Offers Lead in Oil Executive Slaying
The widow of Command Energy Corp. chairman Frederick Carl Mergner II said she might provide a lead to find his killer after his body was found beside a rural road. Police noted $600 was stolen but a gold watch and necklace were left behind.
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Odessa American Classifieds Delivery Notice
Notice lists home delivery options and rates for daily and Sunday editions of the Odessa American, including mail subscription costs, payment terms, and a delivery contact number. The snippet shows pricing for daily and Sunday, Sunday only, and mail subscriptions, with a delivery problem hotline.
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Weather Outlook Warms With 20 Percent Thunderstorm Chance
National Weather Service Midland reports warmer conditions across Texas with a 20 percent chance of mainly afternoon thunderstorms. Tonight’s low expected in the upper 50s, Tuesday highs in the upper 80s, and southerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Dense fog in South Texas reduced visibility, prompting travel advisories in Alice, Beaumont-Port Arthur, Brownsville, McAllen, and Victoria.
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