Water shortages loom as Texas drought bites rural suppliers
More than 30 small Texas public suppliers face water shortages within 45 to 90 days due to a prolonged drought. TCEQ says no residents will lose water. trucks will deliver if a supplier runs dry. West Texas bears the worst impact with 11 suppliers at risk in 45 days, 21 more by 90 days.
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Oil prices rise as U S supplies drop sharply
Oil climbs to a one month high as U S crude stocks fall by 7.2 million barrels for the week ending May 16, driven by lower imports and supported by Libyan volatility and Ukraine tensions. Brent gains and U S gasoline holds at 3.64 a gallon while heating oil and natural gas move modestly.
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Free Museum Admissions for Military Personnel Nationwide
More than 2,000 museums across the United States offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer, from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The Blue Star Museums program, now in its fifth year, is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts Blue Star Families and the Defense Department. New participants include the High Museum of Atlanta and the Thinkery in Austin. Hurricane season begins June 1 and Texans are urged to prepare emergency kits evacuation maps and plans especially for those with special needs.
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Pet squirrel attack shocks Katy resident in Houston area
A Katy woman was treated for hand and back injuries after a neighbor’s pet squirrel named B.B. pounced from a grocery unload and climbed her, causing bites and scratches. The owner could face fines for unlawful pet squirrel ownership after releasing the animal amid potential euthanasia.
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Woman charged in family fire insurance scam tragedy
Miranda Herrera, 19, was arrested in San Antonio on capital murder and attempted capital murder counts after a house fire intended to collect insurance killed her 22 year old brother David Herrera Jr and injured their father. A second suspect, 16 at the time, faces pending charges.
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Fort Knox inactivates historic Duke Brigade at ceremony
Fort Knox based 3rd Brigade Combat Team of the 1st Infantry Division is inactivated amid cannon salutes and gratitude to soldiers past and present. Maj. Gen. Paul Funk notes Army downsizing plans to reduce soldiers to about 490,000 by 2015 and activate fewer brigade combat teams. The Duke Brigade traces roots to the 1770s and has fought in all wars except Korea since World War I.
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Louisiana abortion clinics face new admitting‑privilege rule
In Baton Rouge lawmakers approved a bill requiring abortion providers to admit patients to a nearby hospital. House vote 88 to 5 sends the measure to Gov. Bobby Jindal, who supports and plans to sign it. Critics say it could shut three of five clinics. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Katrina Jackson, calls it pivotal for the pro life movement.
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