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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 2004

Page

5

Flames Diminish At Moss Bluff Gas Explosion Site

At Duke Energy Moss Bluff storage facility flames rose 150 to 200 feet after an explosion that sent a blaze into the sky. Officials expected the fire to die by morning as a valve collapse sent more gas alight, extending the incident into Friday morning.

Moss Bluff Duke Energy Danny Gibbs Charlotte N.C

Ratliff says state underfunds Texas school finance

Former Lt. Gov. Bill Ratliff testifies that the Robin Hood system is sound but the state has abdicated its funding share. He notes local property taxes fund most of K-12 education, leaving Texas districts in a constitutional challenge that could extend to mid-September.

Austin Robin Hood Bill Ratliff Texas John Dietz

Burglary and theft incidents from Odessa area reports

Police blotter lists break ins at National Plumbing Co. and Credit World with $1,600 and $1,000 damages and thefts of a $3,500 computer and wheels. Drug arrests shown, including Derrick Dwayne Walton and Jason Darell Graham, with bonds of $10,350 and $7,500. Home Depot theft at 5181 E 42nd reported $9,280 value between midnight and 1:12 pm Tuesday.

Building National Plumbing Co Ryan Ave Credit World Andrews Highway Odessa West 14Th Street Derrick Dwayne Walton 14Th St Ector County Detention Center North Grant Avenue Jason Darell Graham Seminole St Home Depot

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