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Serial Arson Suspect Arrested
The prime suspect in a string of fires across San Antonio is behind bars. 29-year-old Lorenzo Vera faces charges he set the fire that destroyed an elderly woman's home on south San Antonio. Investigators questioned Vera about a fire on Chavaneaux last weekend and in the process they say he admitted to using paper and matches to start the fire at home on Cavalier near Nogalitos on April 10, 2011. No one was hurt but the home was a total loss. Authorities think Vera could be behind several other fire dating back to 2009.
The prime suspect in a string of fires across San Antonio is behind bars. 29-year-old Lorenzo Vera faces charges he set the fire that destroyed an elderly woman's home on south San Antonio. Investigators questioned Vera about a fire on Chavaneaux last weekend and in the process they say he admitted to using paper and matches to start the fire at home on Cavalier near Nogalitos on April 10, 2011. No one was hurt but the home was a total loss. Authorities think Vera could be behind several other fire dating back to 2009.
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Texas bill would drastically revamp water agency
May 19, 2013 18:17 GMT
By PAUL J. WEBER and RAMIT PLUSHNICK-MASTI Associated Press
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- New revisions to a major water bill calls for ousting the six-member Texas Water Development Board and the agency's top official before the state embarks on a new $2 billion water fund.
The revamped bill, obtained by The Associated Press, will be returned to the House and Senate with just one week left in the legislative session. If approved by both chambers, Gov. Rick Perry would appoint a full-time, three-person board to replace the six part-time members currently serving.
A historic Texas drought has caused lawmakers to address water with new urgency.
The state water board has been criticized as inefficient and slow to prioritize.
The overhaul would only take effect if Texas voters in November approve creating the $2 billion fund.
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BUSINESS NEWS
Gauge of US economy's future health up in April
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A measure of the U.S. economy's future health rose in solidly in April, buoyed by a sharp rise in applications to build new homes and apartments.
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- A labor group Apple joined to assess working conditions at three manufacturing plants in China, where its products are made, says conditions are getting better.
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