ConocoPhillips to Stay in Odessa After 15B Merger
The FTC voted 5 1 to approve the Phillips Conoco merger forming ConocoPhillips. Odessa remains home to the Permian Basin Unit and regional offices will merge with Midland staff moving to 4001 Penbrook St. The new firm ranks sixth globally in oil and gas.
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Federal Trade Commission
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Houston
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Conoco
Friday night lights return to Ratliff Stadium in Odessa
A packed Ratliff Stadium welcomed the Odessa High School season opener as fans packed the stands for the new era under head coach Scott Phillips following the retirement of Jim Carson. Residents like Mo and Anita Martel praised both Odessa and Permian affiliations while eager students such as freshman Gallegos looked to the Bronchos’ season ahead.
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Anita
Permian
Anita Martel
Herrera
Junior Gallegos
Gallegos
Scott Phillips
Odessa High School
Jim Carson
Odessa football coverage expands into Midland Lee move
Odessan James Greer says he attends most Odessa games and aims for all, including Ratliff, as West Texas football culture grows. Anita Martel notes the sport’s immense popularity in the region, with details continuing on Page 2A.
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Midland Lee
James Greer
Odessa
Ratliff
Greer
Anita Martel
West Texas
Bush lauds owners and players after near baseball strike
White House spokesman Scott McClellan said Bush praised both sides for averting a season crisis. Bush, a former Texas Rangers managing partner, emphasized unity and the national pastime as fans nationwide rejoiced at avoiding a shutdown. The White House urged owners and players to settle disputes privately.
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Scott McClellan
White House
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Texas Rangers
Holiday drivers warned as patrols tighten crack down
Midland Department of Public Safety Lt Judy Alcom says patrols will surge and traffic laws strictly enforced during the holiday weekend. Odessa police Cpl Sherrie Thompson notes no plan to increase patrols, but warns drivers vigilance remains essential amid strong enforcement. Altom adds law enforcement presence improves behavior on the road.
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Woman dies in car wreck in Odessa. teen arrested
A two vehicle crash Friday morning in north Odessa left Tamera Gean Gardner 29 at 7140 W 23rd dead at 8 40 am. A 15 year old fled the scene and was later apprehended by authorities. The juvenile was not named due to age.
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Odessa
Tamera Gean Gardner
Ron Reese
Department of Public Safety
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