Cap Rock says SB 1280 could force rate hikes
Cap Rock co opers operate as investor owned T and D. PUC regulates rates. Spokeswoman Kelly Mebeth warned if Fraser’s SB 1280 passes and Perry signs, Cap Rock would need to raise rates by about 3.5 million dollars annually to recover the higher rate base. The bill redefines electric cooperatives and lets the PUC set schedules for a transition to competition, provoking concerns about East Texas service effects and irrigation costs.
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PUC
T&ds
Cap Rock
Kelly Mcbeth
Fraser
Rick Perry
Mebeth
Senate
Bill Ratliff
Mount Pleasant
East Texas
Southwestern Electric Power Co
Louisiana
Lic
House
Tom Craddick
R-Midland
Craddick
Mcbeth
Crimes, thefts and vehicle thefts reported in Odessa area
A list of recent incidents includes theft of 3000 from a vehicle in the 800 block of West 15th Street. A 1992 Chevy 1500 pickup valued at 10000 was removed from the 1100 block of Overton Avenue. A burglary in the 1300 block of North Zeneta Avenue involved a DVD player, leather coats, a laptop and a Game Boy with damage to the door, totaling 3099.
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Odessa
West 15Th Street
Overton Avenue
Zeneta Avenue
Endangered Kemp’s ridley nests found on Padre Island
Tourists from Vermont discovered the year’s first nesting of an endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle on Padre Island National Seashore in Texas. The nine eggs were moved for incubation, hatchlings likely to be released between May 28 and June. Scientists attached a transmitter to the mother’s shell to track her movements after she re-entered the Gulf.
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Houston
Texas
Vermont
Padre Island
Donna Shaver
U.S. Geological Survey
Shaver
Gulf
Gulf of Mexico
Gaddy launches early voting with education and tax stance
Early voting runs through April 29 at multiple Odessa locations including county annex and Lowe’s Supermarket. Gaddy, touting education reform and opposition to Bush tax cuts, criticizes deficit spending and housing conditions in the 19th District while outlining immigration and discipline education positions. She cites her media work and family ties to Phillips Petroleum.
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County
Eighth St
Lowe's
W. University Blvd
MCH Family Health Center
W. Clements St
W. University and
Music City Mall
Bush
Gaddy
Dallas
Fort Smith, Ark
San Antonio
San Marcos
Cambridge
Ohio
Pottstown
Washington
D.C
Uvalde
Canutillo
el Paso
Beeville
Warren
Phillips Petroleum
Graham Avenue
Bell Campaign Focuses on Energy Education and Water
Nicknamed Give em Hell Bell, the candidate highlights oil business success and leadership on the Kermit School Board. He notes nine oil wells, farming roots, a heart pacemaker, and public service as qualifications while disputing rival ideas on Capitan Reef water for regional shortages. He cites helicopter firefighting experience with the U.S. Forest Service and family life with wife Sylvia and six children. He counters rival Carl Isett on public schooling and asserts deep knowledge of energy, education, and agriculture.
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Venezuela
Hell
Bell
Austin
New Mexico State University
Alamogordo
Weed High School
Cloudcroft
Kermit School Board
Dalton
Artesia
Hobbs
U.S. Forest Service
Sylvia
Carl Isett
Lubbock
Carl
Richard Bartlett
Capitan Reef
Ward
Winkler
UTPB
Bartlett
Fort Stockton
Notable Citizen Banquet Boosts Scout Fundraising Efforts
Speakers praise Clay for hard work and community impact while Brenda Denton notes the distinguished citizen banquet is a major Boy Scout fundraiser. The goal is $30,000 with all 30 tables sold at $1,000 each and potential additional donations to exceed the target.
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Brenda Denton
Denton
Smith
Weather Upbeat Forecast Near Normal 90 Days
An early trough caused light isolated showers this morning. Rain totals lift the year to 1.18 inches, 0.6 inches below the 1.78 inch daily average. Forecasters expect near normal conditions for the next 90 days with highs around 81 and mostly sunny skies. West winds 15 to 25 mph.
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Ciccone
Morgan
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Cap
Julie Breaux
Lone Star State
Terry Thompson-Anderson
Bob Parvin
Ralph Smith
Lone Star
Shoeshring Promotions & Creative
N. Jackson
Clay
Scouts
Barney Welch
Boy Scouts
District
Caio
Mayor's Drug and Crime Committee
Ie Mcrae
Lara Ars
Lo Falcon Fun
Kees
Sessons
University of Texas of the
Permian Basin
University
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