Odessa flood toll rises with broken pipe replacement plan
Water main flooding after a pipe break in Odessa leads to estimated damages in the Manns home and neighboring properties. Officials cited Texas Civil Practice immunity limiting city liability while crews replace the broken section with PVC. Residents debate city response as flood insurance options and costs are discussed amid ongoing repairs.
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Irvin
Ninth Street
Morton
42Nd Street
Tom Green Avenue
Odessa Police Department Communications Officer Corp
Sherrie Carruth
Odessa
Larry Long
Long
Manns
San Jacinto Street
Midland
Kevin Mann
Mann
Richard Morton
Lizard habitat fight fuels Texas oil tax battle
State officials clash over a proposed endangerment listing for the dunes sagebrush lizard. Land Commissioner Patterson opposes the designation, warns of commerce harm, and vows to pursue federal court action if needed. Edwards cites economic stakes, noting oil and gas counties rely on tax bases. The lizard inhabits five West Texas and southeast New Mexico counties with dunes and shinnery oak habitat.
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Edwards
Jerry Patterson
Endan
Combs
Comptroller
Texas
Patterson
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
New Mexico
West
Crane
Winkler
Ward
Andrews
Gaines
Permian Basin Petroleum Association
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