Judge orders impact study for pipeline
A federal judge stayed Longhorn Partners Pipeline plans to use a 48 year old line to ship gasoline across Texas and ordered an environmental impact study sought by Kimble County ranchers who fear leaks. The injunction blocks petroleum transport through the line until further court order as the judge cited potential spills threatening water supplies and ecosystems. The decision comes amid appeals as Longhorn plans a $10 million Odessa facility and argues the study unnecessary.
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Colorado River Authority
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No Indictments in Permian Basin Drug Task Force Probe
An Anctor County grand jury declined to indict anyone connected with the Permian Basin Drug Task Force after three days of testimony from about 18 witnesses. It urged the community to move on and called for a new task force with governor’s office cooperation. Texas Rangers and Assistant Attorney General John Neal were praised for their investigation.
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Tom Finley
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John Smith
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Pecos River Overflows Banks As Storm Brews
Heavy rains from Charley surge flood Pecos River in Crockett County driving water over banks near Iraan and Sheffield. TxDot closes and reopens Highway 90 while NWS warns of rising levels above 12 feet, cresting near 16 feet at Sheffield as fresh showers return.
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Iraan
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Crockett County
Sheffield
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Crockett
Txdot
Romeo Perez
del Rio
Steve Drillette
Jaan Drillette
NWS
Flooded Del Rio search continues as deaths rise
Rescue teams in camo with dogs comb debris strewn streets to find bodies as 41 people remain unaccounted for after floods from Tropical Storm Charley. Six killed, 56 rescued, 35 treated. notes include Schumann, mother in law of Border Patrol trainee Pyatte, among victims.
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San Felipe Creek
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