J.W.’s News Update: Monday June 13, 2011
Good Monday, Here are some stories making headlines today:
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The Texarkana Texas City Council has a called special meeting planned for tonight at City Hall starting at 6p.m. The open meeting is concerning a discussion on Regional Water Needs.
The council will also conduct a closed executive session as well. The public is invited to attend the open portion of tonights meeting.
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OSHA, The Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined Tyson Foods, Inc $70,000 in wake of a fatal collapse at the company's Nashville, Arkansas feed mill.
OSHA cited Tyson saying a collapsed grain silo was " struturally unsound." The silo collapsed prior to dawn last December 9th, killing a 48 year old employee from Lockesburg, Arkansas. The company has until June 22nd, to either pay the fine or contest the findings.
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In Sports:
The Dallas Mavericks are the 2011 NBA Champions after beating the Miami Heat in Miami last night 105-95. The Mavericks defeated the Heat 4-2 to take their first ever World Title.
Dallas owner Mark Cuban says he will pay for a Victory Parade through Downtown Dallas.
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