Federal export center opens at CEED in West Texas
The U S Commerce Department will open a West Texas U S Export Assistance Center at the UTPB Center for Energy and Economic Diversification to aid local businesses in starting or expanding exports. Regional Director Dan Swart said the EAC director will be announced soon and will be a former Commerce official in his early fifties.
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City Leaders Welcome New Export Center Between Odessa and Midland
Odessa officials cheer a May opening of an Export Assistance Center by the U S Department of Commerce to boost international trade and traffic for local businesses. Mayor Larry Melton and Chamber director Neil McDonald call the development a positive for the Basin and the region. U S Senator John Cornyn commented on the news.
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Big Spring man charged with wife's death
A 44-year-old Big Spring man, Timothy Hunnicutt, remained jailed in connection with the March 9 shotgun slaying of his wife, Cathy Carson Hunnicutt, 40, a Big Spring pharmacist. He was arrested in Lubbock and held on a $200,000 bond. Cathy Hunnicutt died from a gunshot wound to the head. her body was found at a house on 2 Indian Ridge.
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OPEC cuts production target to curb prices
OPEC announced a 4 percent cut to its crude output ceiling, reducing to near 1 million barrels per day, effective April 1. Officials say the move aims to keep prices above 30 dollars a barrel amid U S fuel concerns and lingering inflation. Analysts note the decision follows pressure from Saudi Arabia and underscores continued market balance efforts.
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Stakes rise as Iraq toll eclipses Somalia deaths
Four American contractors were killed near Baghdad and five U S troops died in a roadside bombing. The White House vows no retreat, noting Iraq's higher stakes and greater investment than Somalia, where past attacks prompted withdrawal. Analysts warn of civil conflict and longer occupation costs.
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