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Bringing Pecos to life through poetry

Juan Varela of Pecos has a way with poetic words and has written numerous pieces on his hometown.

During World War II, Juan Varela used to play the harmonica for his fellow soldiers out on the Libyan desert. "It was kind of lonely out there, so the guys would dance along in the sand," recalls Varela. »Story
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Skilling convictions upheld, resentencing ordered

Breaking: HOUSTON — A federal appeals court Tuesday upheld former Enron Corp. Chief Executive Jeffrey Skilling's convictions for his role in the energy giant's collapse but vacated his 24-year prison term and ordered that he be resentenced. »Story

12:00 PM: Sarkozy calls for end to Mideast fighting

12:00 PM: Obama bans earmarks from big economic package

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12:00 PM: Airlines fly into new year with wave of fare sales

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