TWC warns Pecos River anglers of deadly algae bloom
The Texas Water Commission cautions against fishing swimming or boating in a 100 mile Pecos River stretch after more than 200 000 fish died since Saturday. Tests identify Chrysophyceae golden algae causing toxin like red tide and expect decline as it reaches Amistad Reservoir.
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Pecos River
TWC
Bill Lockey
Lockey
Pecos
Lackey
Max Woodfin
Woodfin
Sheffield
Pandale
Amistad
New law targets bus loading zones amid traffic clash
A new state law requiring flashing red lights on school buses in loading zones is predicted to disrupt traffic in Ector County. Officials say congestion will rise near Odessa and Permian high schools and Dowling Elementary on 14th Street, Dawn Avenue, and Maple Avenue as buses stop for loading with lights flash ing.
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Ector County
Robert Bowman
Ector County Independent
Odessa
Permian
Dowling
14Th Street
Ohs
Dawn Avenue
PHS
Maple Avenue
Bowman
Insurance board weighs auto rate hike in Texas
State Board of Insurance Chairman Lyndon Olson defended a 9.8 percent statewide auto insurance increase proposed for 1987. The board weighed staff recommendations against industry demand for 19.7 percent, while Attorney General Jim Mattox argued no rise is needed. If approved, the hike would take effect April 1, 1987. Olson noted past two years saw premium decreases of 3.8 percent in 1985 and 5.1 percent this year.
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Austin
State Board
Jim Mattox
Olson
Mattox
Ector County drivers face mixed auto insurance rate proposals
State Board of Insurance staff propose an average 9.8 percent statewide rise, while TASSO recommends a 19.7 percent increase. In Ector County a typical driver would pay 11.4 percent more under ISO, with premiums rising from 570 to 635 dollars. Staff proposals show a 1.9 percent decrease, or 11 dollars less, for that driver.
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Austin
Ector County
State Board of Insurance
SBI
Texas Automobile Insurance Service Office
ISO
Combest cautions Iran Contra probe timing in January
U S Rep Larry Combest urged waiting for the 100th Congress in January before launching any Iran$cam inquiry. He avoided calling for a special session, speaking at a Odessa Chamber of Commerce press conference. Combest, a Republican reelected to the 19th District, said problems won’t disappear by January.
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Congress
U.S
Larry Combest
Combest
Contra
Greater Odessa
Probe proceeds An analysis By Harry F Rosenthal
The article discusses the Iran arms sale affair and the pursuit of truth under President Reagan. It notes the president, the attorney general, and their two unnamed sources, who say they will not speak. It highlights procedural hurdles in uncovering the full facts.
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Washington
Reagan
Iran
The
United States
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