Ector County tax hearings set as rate questions loom
Auditor Eckert explains the calculation of tax impact for proposed rates and urges public input at three hearings in August and September. He notes plans to hold line on taxes, discusses the County Assistance District proposal to raise sales tax by 1.25 cents, and cites potential revenue shifts to fund West Odessa Gardendale and Pleasant Farms needs while maintaining low property taxes.
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Nuclear plant backers seek federal aid in SC project
Proponents of nuclear power press Congress to revive the failed V C Summer reactor project near Columbia South Carolina and extend tax credits worth billions. Backers warn the collapse could end the nuclear renaissance as Vogtle in Georgia faces similar financial pressures amid Westinghouse bankruptcy.
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Texan among those hurt in Charlottesville
Houston mother of University of Virginia student Natalie Romero reports skull fracture and other injuries from Saturday’s car attack on counter protestors. Ericka Chaves hopes her daughter can return to Houston for medical treatment and recovery after the incident at the university. Romero, a Bellaire High School ROTC standout, studies on scholarship and led ROTC efforts prior to college.
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University of Virginia
Ericka Chaves
Natalie Romero
Charlottesville
Chaves
North Dakota offers settlement over Dakota Access artifacts
North Dakota Public Service Commission proposed a 15000 dollar settlement with Energy Transfer Partners for allegedly misreporting artifacts found during Dakota Access construction. The deal would dismiss the case upon payment, with 10 days to accept and no admission of fault, as pipeline operations continue amid a dispute over approvals and potential hearings.
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State Public Service Commission
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