Texas Faces Record Wildfire Threat Ahead of July Fourth
Texas faces the worst wildfire danger in a century as 70 to 98 percent of the state is placed under extreme fire risk. Burn bans cover 115 counties including Wilson, with fireworks restrictions in place. President Clinton declared a wildfire emergency for Texas and FEMA standby follows a state emergency declaration by Gov. Bush.
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Federal lawsuit targets Poth city council over street work
MALDEF filed a nine page federal complaint in San Antonio alleging racial discrimination in Poth street paving and storm drainage. Plaintiffs Grace Rocha Roman Ibarra and Elena Ibarra seek federal supervision for immediate improvements. Defendants include Mayor Richard Pollok and six council members.
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Drought Threat Aggressive In Wilson County Farms
Wilson County faces severe crop losses as drought hits South Texas with corn and sorghum wilted and failing. Extension agent Charles Pfluger Jr. warns at least 80 percent corn crop failure and over 60 percent sorghum loss statewide projections.
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