MySpace expands site for U S Latinos
MySpace broadens MySpace Latino with eight bilingual communities focused on Latino bands celebrities soccer and other interests. Victor Kong says content will differ from mere Spanish translations as the company expands Latino offerings while maintaining separate sites for Latinos abroad and potential future groups.
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Permian Basin group nets 62916 from Perry office grant
The governor's office issued more than 1.7 million dollars to 19 regional councils of government, including 62916 to the Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission. Funds back local economic development, intergovernmental cooperation, and planning under the State Planning Assistance Grant Program Fund, distributed by the Governor's Criminal Justice Division.
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Profile of Buddy West for Texas House District 81 bid
Age 71 seeks re election to State Representative District 81 covering Andrews Ector and Winkler Counties. Former Amoco safety engineer with 30 years in West Texas oilfields, Odessa HS graduate, UT Permian Basin degree holder, married 52 years with seven grandchildren. Highlights economic growth strong education tax relief energy jobs border security water management and passage of HB 1157 for UTPB student services building. authored school police retirement and health benefits. Active in district since 1992.
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Tryon D. Lewis for Texas Legislature in West Texas
Tryon D Lewis a 60 year old attorney and former 161st District Court Judge seeks the Texas legislature with a long tenure in law public service and deep ties to Ector Andrews and Winkler counties He outlines a plan to protect water resources fund higher education diversify the economy and strengthen criminal laws including domestic violence provisions He pledges limited government balanced budgets term limits and local control in education backed by Republican principles and decades of civic involvement in Odessa and the surrounding area.
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Miracle in Big Spring: refinery recovery praised
Officials praised an experienced, responsive team for preventing life threatening injuries after the February 18 explosion at the refinery. Jeff Morris of USA said the incident showed a strong community effort with collaboration among the company, county, city and outside entities. About 800 workers stay on site with three meals daily as rebuilding continues, a marathon not a sprint, while housing contractors seek temporary homes in Big Spring.
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Alon refinery blast halts Big Spring plant production
A February 18 explosion at the Alon USA Big Spring Refinery halted output at 70 000 barrels daily injuring five workers. Company spokesman Blake Lewis said no damage estimate yet and about 800 employees work to resume partial operations. Donations of 10000 were announced to local emergency and aid organizations.
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Burglary and theft reports span Odessa neighborhoods
A police blotter item lists multiple felonies with addresses rounded to the nearest hundred block. Burglaries include copper electronics and guns stolen from Odessa homes and a business on 114 S. Texas Ave. Thefts cover tools worth 7050 dollars taken from a residence on Conley Place. Cocaine possession arrests occurred near I 20 Grant Avenue and 42nd Street Dixie Boulevard with bonds listed.
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Housing program sparks mixed feelings amid rising costs
A Odessa housing initiative prompts sticker shock for buyers. One homeowner spent about 140000 dollars and still calls it expensive though the program may lower future prices. With 26 of 111 homes sold, officials report strong community interest and early success.
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