Mesquite Creek landfill expansion plan faces permit hurdles
Guadalupe County officials review Waste Management's bid to expand the Mesquite Creek landfill from 96 acres to 244 acres by annexing most of the Guadalupe County side. The plan hinges on a TCEQ permit, with the site largely in Comal County and located near Farm to Market 1101 and Kohlenberg Road. Hill Country District Stock Show under way in Kerrville with potential delays due to icy roads.
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Obama begins presidential bid with call for change
Senator Barack Obama launched a presidential exploratory effort in Washington seeking the Democratic nomination. He promotes a new politics message, cites Iraq opposition, and taps Lincoln legacy for a hometown launch in Springfield. Oprah Winfrey and Warren Buffett endorse him as crowds grow in early states.
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BP panel faulted for safety flaws after Texas City blast
An independent panel faulted BP for poor safety oversight and leadership at its U.S. refineries. It criticized a short-term focus and overemphasis on personal safety over process safety, noting the 2005 Texas City explosion that killed 15. The report questions how BP will address safety culture across five U.S. refineries.
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Two Die In I-35 Ice Crash Near Buda
Two people died in a five vehicle wreck on Interstate 35 near Buda in north Hays County Tuesday morning. An 18 wheeler skidded on ice and struck several vehicles, pushing a Ford Taurus. the Taurus occupants, believed friends, died at the scene. The southbound highway was closed about three hours. The 28 year old truck driver Hilario Vasquez of Laredo may face charges.
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