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Posted: Residents across the South Plains are picking up after severe weather tore through the area Wednesday. via KCBD-TV Lubbock

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“We shut the door and looked maybe ten seconds later and saw what was behind me right now”

Towns across the South Plains are picking up the pieces after several severe thunderstorms moved across the area Wednesday with tornadoes in some locations. via KCBD-TV Lubbock

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“It was just a tremendous roar and tremendous winds”

Meteorologists determined Thursday that a severe storm that destroyed homes and knocked down trees in suburban Fort Worth a day earlier was a tornado packing winds of up to 115 mph. via KAUZ

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“We had to go in our hallway and sit there until they told us it was safe to come out, everybody was fine.”

Eddie Garcia CBS 7 News April 24, 2008 Much of the severe weather started just after 3:30 Wednesday afternoon that's when a tornado touched down just south of Lamesa. via KOSA

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“These companies have good track records and have projects in various parts of the area and throughout the United States”

Howard County Commissioners on Monday revised and approved reinvestment zone agreements for five companies who want to build wind turbines in the area, County Judge Mark Barr said. via My West Texas

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“Every three years, we have a big homecoming celebration ... and we plan a lot of activities for the exes”

By STEVE REAGAN Staff Writer ACKERLY -- It's not homecoming -- it's Roundup. Sands High School's alternative to its once-every-three-years homecoming is being celebrated this week with a variety of events ... via Big Spring Herald

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“Everyone has been so friendly and welcoming. "I think this is a really good faculty to be working with and I love the small town atmosphere of Sweetwater.”

There is a new face in the hallways of Sweetwater High School. Leola McCrea will also be there to lend an ear as the new SHS counselor responsible for the freshman and sophomores of the school when classes get ... via Sweetwater Reporter

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