Man Talks Down From 170 Foot Tower in Midland
A 21 year old Midland man climbed a transmission tower on Stokes Avenue and threatened to jump. Police negotiators used a fire department ladder to reach him and safety harness him down. He was evaluated at Memorial Hospital and Medical Center and later released. No charges tied to the tower incident. He faced a probation violation and a misdemeanor warrant, with a $225 fine.
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Valve fault eyed in Kilgore propane blast death
Deputy Fire Marshal Jimmy Purcell said investigators suspect a valve issue caused the propane tanker explosion at a Martin Resource Management yard near Kilgore. The blast killed 52 year old Tim Martin and injured driver Billy Davis, with about 200 homes evacuated as crews assessed a 30,000 gallon tank. Memorial services were held for Martin while Davis remained hospitalized.
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Houston pursues light rail despite denial of funds
Houston transit officials move ahead on a 7.5 mile light rail line linking downtown, the Texas Medical Center and the Astrodome. Metro earmarked 65 million from sales tax revenue after federal funds were blocked by congressional action. If city approvals come, bids will be sought next month with construction hoped for by late winter, funded by reserves and land-sale proceeds.
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