Rebuilding

Juan Ventura Sr., smiles after discovering the portrait of his two-year-old grandson Adrian Ventura in the tornado damaged home of Ventura's son Wednesday, April 4, 2012, in Forney, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Texas residents start to rebuild after tornadoes

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Amid preliminary estimates that an EF-2 tornado might have touched down in southwest Arlington on Tuesday, city officials Wednesday switched to recovery mode, allowing homeowners back into devastated neighborhoods, setting up a help center, and warning residents about shady contractors.

An estimated 428 homes were damaged when winds estimated at 135 mph roared through shortly after lunch, officials said.

Salt Lake International Airport.

SLC Airport to get major overhaul

SALT LAKE CITY -- Mayor Ralph Becker says Salt Lake City is ready to demolish and rebuild its airport to make it more earthquake-proof and accommodate its role as an emerging regional hub.

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