Oil use to rise on lower prices in 1986 forecast
Washington expects U S petroleum use to grow about 3 percent in 1986 as prices stay low, with imports rising 18 percent to 5.05 million barrels per day. The forecast notes crude import costs fall, boosting refinery margins even as refined product imports slow.
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Shell Oil Odessa Refinery faces $30900 fine over groundwater dumping
Texas Water Commission staff recommended a $30,900 penalty against Shell Oil Co. Odessa Refinery for unauthorized dumping of hazardous chemicals and for an inadequate groundwater monitoring system. The refinery sits near South Ranchito Odessa, amid concerns by residents Jessie Ramos and Show about future drilling.
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Walker signs five year deal with Cowboys in Dallas
Herschel Walker agreed to a five year contract with the Dallas Cowboys worth almost 1 million dollars per year. The 1982 Heisman winner, who set a single season rushing record, becomes the Cowboys highest paid player in club history.
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County eyeing purchase of Greater Odessa Chamber building
Odessa officials discuss a potential county purchase of the Greater Odessa Chamber of Commerce building at 400 W Fourth St to lease back to the chamber. Chamber leaders said there is interest from both sides and are in early talks about a deal. The plan envisions moving adult probation to the courthouse and using an annex for administration.
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Audit reveals errors in city's tax rebates
A special audit of Odessa's retail sales tax rebate shows $150,000 was improperly moved to Midland from 1980 to 1983. Odessa Fiscal Services Director Frank Muser said the June rebate reflects 1 percent of Odessa sales and amounts to $587,495, down from $906,146 a year earlier.
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House leader seeks shortened no play suspension
AUSTIN AP House Speaker Lewis urges reducing the no pass no play penalty from six weeks to three for first-time offenders. He asked Governor White to convene a special session to consider the change, signaling plans for January if the governor declines.
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