The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, June 23, 1998, Image 2

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Laura Stuart, Radio Producer
Anita Tong, Web Editor
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Officials in Fort Stockton and
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good idea.
Pecos and Terrell counties are
the state’s only two inland locations
participating in a study of possible
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Wednesday, June 24
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• TAMU Roadrunners will host a 3-4 mile run in front of G. Rol-
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• A community nutrition class will be held at the Student
Recreation Center in Room 231 at 5 p.m. The class will cover in
formation on eating disorders, and door prizes and free
smoothies will be given away.
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