Snow Fells Across Texas Panhandle as Storm Moves South
Mist gives way to snow in the Texas Panhandle with a wintry storm bringing rain drizzle and fog to other areas. Travel advisories warn of hazardous driving and winds above 45 mph through Guadalupe Pass and surrounding mountains. Temperatures dip to 31 in Amarillo and 32 in Dalhart as parts of the state face snow and cold air.
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Weather outlook with mixed precipitation forecast
Tuesday’s high remains uncertain with a lower overnight low. A light rain may mix with snow tonight. Wednesday turns partly cloudy with milder conditions and Thursday remains cool but less windy.
Volunteers sought for Santa Rosa flu clinic this Wednesday
Volunteers are needed at Santa Rosa Catholic Church for swine flu inoculations this Wednesday. The clinic offers the bivalent vaccine to seniors and chronically ill adults. positions include six Spanish speakers from 9 am to 4 pm or twelve in 3.5 hour shifts, plus one English speaker for 12-4 pm. Call 445-2417 to sign up, especially if available on Wednesday.
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Ferry collision pilot drank before wreck on Mississippi
New Orleans coroner says ferry captain Egidio Auletta had a blood alcohol level just under the legal limit. Autopsy found no drugs. About 100 people died when a Norwegian tanker Frosta overturned and struck the loaded ferry. 68 bodies recovered, 18 survived. Witness Kenneth Becnel described the moment before impact.
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Mariachis Aguila shines at United Way dance event
The UMAC United Way drive featured the Mariachis Aguila with Teofilo Madrid, who wowed attendees as both singer and showman. The duo donated their services. fans praised Brooksian comedy and upcoming films while a photographer discusses portrait challenges and office nerves about cameras.
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Pecos PTO Sells Concession at Local Pet Show and Olympics
Pecos Elementary PTO plans a sale of popcorn balls and candied and caramel apples at the United Way sponsored pet show Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. and junior Olympics Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. United Way will receive 10 percent of concession profits.
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Hospital debate stalls hospital lease at stormy county meeting
A county commissioners court session drew about 75 people as the panel recessed for lunch without deciding on leasing the hospital. Commissioners Cothrun and Carrasco urged further discussion and delays. Residents urged an election, while Ed Robinson pledged support in the next election if approved. Hospital administrator Vance Kelly and several doctors and former board members voiced opinions.
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Connally Begins Texas Tour For Ford In 4 Day Swing
Former Texas Governor John B. Connally starts a four day tour outlining Ford's Texas position. He warns Carter victory could harm Texas economy and predicts Ford will gain ground nationwide, with Houston visited for a key message to undecided voters. Connally plans multiple speeches and press conferences, focusing on Carter taxes stance.
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Nelly Connally to visit Pecos for one-to-one talks
Nelly Connally wife of John Connally will meet the public at Pecos Senior Citizen Center from 1 30 to 2 p m Thursday. She will not speak but will talk individually about President Ford in the current campaign. She travels from Monahans to Pecos and will depart for Fort Stockton after.
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Examiner OKs Southwest flights to five Texas cities
Hearing examiner John Soule of the Texas Aeronautics Commission recommends approving Air Southwest's plan to add Austin Corpus Christi El Paso Lubbock and Midland Odessa to its routes. A decision is due at the next meeting tentatively set for Dec 1.
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Surprise Party radio drama set for Halloween weekend
KIUN will air an original suspense drama Surprise Party at 7 p.m. Saturday. Script by Raymond Gilchrist recorded at KIUN studios with cast Dan Sagan Peggy McCracken Gene Douglas Charles Meek Dale Rodgers Mike Barlow Stephen Bates Janey Esquivel Terry Burns Diana Gonzales Meek director Bates producer.
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Pecos City Council to Review Recreation Center Plan
Jay Dycus will present at the regular meeting to discuss a proposed Pecos recreation center. The 7:30 a.m. session includes an 8:30 a.m. public hearing on a zoning change, plus a police hire and a quit-claim deed to clear a title.
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Texas Voter Assistant Task Force Forms for Election Help
Secretary of State Mark White announced a statewide Voter Assistant Task Force to aid Texans with problems or questions ahead of the November 2 general election. A toll free WATS line 800-292-9602 operates with bilingual staff versed in election laws. The program includes attorneys as election inspectors and staff will be stationed at key locations on election day.
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