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Legislation to repeal two controversial tax measures — the windfall profits tax and an off-roads diesel fuel use tax — still is pending in the House of Representatives, but U.S Rep. Larry Combest, R-Lubbock, said at a Friday news conference that both will probably be addressed when the House reconvenes next week.
50 years
Special observances are scheduled at several South Plains towns and cities Thursday, July 4. Lubbock’s daylong observance will begin at 8 a.m. with flag raising ceremonies and will be climaxed with fireworks at night.
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