Violent weather misses area as funnel clouds roam Pecos
Severe weather warnings failed to produce widespread storms Monday in the Pecos region though tornadoes and funnel clouds were reported overnight. In Abilene area seven funnels were seen, a trailer overturned near Lake Fort Phantom Hill, and two funnels near Harriet, northeast of San Angelo. Tornadoes touched down across several states, with winds up to 70 mph causing damage in Evansville and Memphis.
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Adair Fire Crew Arrives To Fight Pecos Gas Well Blaze
Red Adair firefighting team arrived at a Pecos gas well fire 18 miles southeast of Pecos after a Monday blaze erupted from a Devonian formation well. The well, initially burning at 4 p.m., reignited several times as crews tried to contain the crown of the rig and debris. no injuries were reported.
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Senator Spars Over House Bill Splitting Galveston County
A. R. Schwartz assailed a House plan to divide Galveston County into three single member districts delaying debate on a $602.6 million school finance bill. He claimed the map blocks a nearby elected representative, while Ed Harris defended protecting his district. Senate delay prompted House to stall other Senate measures.
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Dallas
U.S. agrees to move Laos AID mission plan
Laos and the United States reached an eight point plan to dissolve the U S AID mission in Laos by June 30 and return the compound to the Laotian coalition government. The agreement includes paying local staff through dissolution and keeping the compound under guard while protests ease.
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Pecos High seniors graduate as annual events conclude
Pecos-Barstow-Toyah schools schedule 196 seniors’ graduation at Rotary Field at 8 p.m. Thursday while 1 p.m. report card distribution ends the term. Earlier, Crockett Junior High holds commencement at 9 a.m. and Zavala at 10 a.m. Board members Kesey and Perea will present diplomas, with Reynolds Williams Matta and Meek distributing for the junior highs.
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