Levee Breach Threatens Presidio as Rio Grande Rises
Presidio faces a levee failure with water creeping toward town as Rio Grande floods push downstream. Governor Perry aides plan airlifted sandbags to three railroad trestles while 170 prisoners from Fort Stockton assist a makeshift dam effort. Local officials say no homes are immediately at risk yet.
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Airsho pair to showcase CAF West Coast demo and more
CAF and allied crews prepare for the Finn CAF Airsho highlighting jet and prop aircraft. Veterans Owen and Herb Spencer recall World War II service while families and pilots describe lifelong passion for planes. Lone Star Flight Museum B 25N and B 17G arriving in Midland after Ike flood damage support remains.
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Odessa hearing delays fund distribution for Jones estate
Guardians were appointed for Jones minor after attorney filed for today further hearing. Court needs time to decide how two new parties affect distribution of the widow fund. Morgan says no funds will be disbursed until guardians sign or child turns 18 in December. Officers praise donor support and emphasize clear will guidance for future cases.
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Malfunction Likely Cause of Chopper Crash
A U S military officer says a mechanical problem likely caused a CH 47 Chinook helicopter crash in Iraq that killed seven American soldiers. The craft was flying with three others from Kuwait when it went down about 60 miles west of Basra.
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