Union Pacific to lay new ribbon rail in Odessa project
Union Pacific Railroad will close Odessa streets for 2 to 3 hours this week as a major track upgrade begins September 1. The $6.9 million project replaces about 15.7 miles of track, 13 switches, and 3,200 joints with ribbon rail to reduce noise and improve ride. Work runs through September 14, impacting 25 streets including Cargo Road Depot Road Reed Avenue Dixie Boulevard Muskingum Street Hancock Avenue Texas Avenue Crane Avenue and Kelly Avenue.
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Odessa couple collects whiskey decanters and keepsakes
In northwest Odessa, Pauline and Jack Burge fill a home with a large decanter collection and various memorabilia. Pauline explains how she began collecting after a Jim Beam themed gift and how they store and preserve decanters to avoid deterioration.
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Jack Burge
Odessa
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US Airways file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
US Airways, hit hard by post Sept. 11 travel declines, filed for Chapter 11 in Arlington, listing assets of 7.81 billion and liabilities of 7.83 billion. The carrier said operations would continue with private financing of 500 million, union talks on wage cuts, and a plan to emerge by early 2003 with support from Credit Suisse First Boston and a 900 million guarantee from the Air Transport Stabilization Board.
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Philadelphia International
Alexandria
Reagan National
Arlington
US Bankruptcy Court
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Robert Roach Jr
Credit Suisse First of America
Richard P. Schiffer
Texas Pacific Group
Shoul
Federal Air Transport Stabilization Board
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