Huntsman to Expand Odessa Plant After Rexene Buyout
Huntsman Corp completes its 1.0 billion acquisition of Rexene, expanding Odessa operations and adding jobs. Johnny Lasiter remains plant manager as Huntsman Palmers HQ stays in Dallas with offices in Houston and Salt Lake City. Huntsman projects about 150 million more in construction and plans further expansion, signaling strong growth for Odessa. Jon Huntsman and Rexene’s Andrew Smith praise the deal, noting Rexene products will keep their name locally.
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Espy faces 39 counts in illegal gifts indictment
Former Agriculture Secretary Espy is accused of accepting gifts from companies regulated by his agency and lying, with an indictment portraying him as seeking favors from Food Inc Sun and others. His lawyers deny wrongdoing, while commentary notes the case involves gifts from firms tied to USDA oversight.
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Odessa High soccer player in critical condition after campus wreck
Jacob Cisneros, 15, an Odessa High School sophomore and varsity soccer hopeful, remained in critical condition after a second floor Medical Center Hospital wreck. His parents and six siblings waited Tuesday for any sign of improvement as doctors had said he faced a grave outlook.
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McDonald’s Opens In-House Police Substations
In Pawtucket a McStation brings police presence into a restaurant as officers meet locals and discuss concerns making the eatery a neighborhood contact point. Pawtucket Cmdr. Bob Morris says the officers appear approachable, with the program following an early Texas model introduced years ago.
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Comic writer Gruenwald linked to immortality in tribute book
Canton Ohio reports Marvel Comics blends Mark Gruenwald into a posthumous tribute. The late senior editor’s widow says he wished to be part of his work and the new collection, drawn from his 1985 1986 run, goes on sale Thursday. The edition, printed by Danner Press Corp, preserves his legacy as a fusion with the pages.
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