Midland petition targets financing for new sports complex
A Midland grass-roots group launched a Thursday drive to compel the city to change how it funds the planned sports complex. The move aims to reshape financial backing and public oversight of the project.
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Iran to Open 10 Days of Gulf War Games
Iran will test air to surface missiles during 10 days of naval drills in the Gulf and Sea of Oman. Sixty vessels including submarines and 120 gunboats, 15 warplanes and 30 helicopters will participate, with Oman observers aboard.
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Baby rides swing at Apodaca Park in Las Cruces
Benny Hernandez smiles as he enjoys his first swing ride at Apodaca Park in Las Cruces New Mexico on a Wednesday. His aunt Annette Espinoza notes the milestone for the four month old.
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NATO eyes Mitrovica calm as France sends more troops
NATO incursions into northern Kosovo raise stakes for U.S. involvement as France plans to add 600 to 700 peacekeepers to Mitrovica amid rising ethnic violence. Pentagon says Marines not requested yet while France boosts regional force under NATO command. Defense leaders urge a swift, limited response to quell unrest in Kosovo.
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County jail called a heartache by sheriff at forum
Ector County Sheriff Reggie Yearwood labeled the county jail a heartache with only money and staff to fix its physical and administrative problems. He warned the Democratic challenger Don Bates and five Republicans that pledges mean little once in office as the jail’s doors and communications system fail. Yearwood noted outside improvements look fine, but funding and personnel shortages persist.
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West Odessa water debate at Odessa College forum
Five of eight Ector County commissioner candidates from precincts 1 and 3 discussed water, law enforcement, and economic growth at a Thursday Odessa College forum. Water shortages dominated the debate with claims of funding difficulty and calls for federal aid, while residents in Chaparral Estates pursue a $150,000 pipeline project.
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Watchdog group warns of possible gasoline shortage during summer
A watchdog group and energy officials warn of higher gasoline prices and possible short supplies this spring and summer as crude oil prices stay high and refiners cut output. Officials predict $2 per gallon gas could occur. national average around $1.41 as inventories tighten and driving increases.
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Natural gas producers struggle to meet demand amid shortage
Former Energy official Bob Gallagher told Permian Basin producers that U S gas output cannot keep up with demand. He cited 250 wells monthly vs the needed 750 and said U S output lags by about 3 billion cubic feet. Analysts forecast prices rising to 4 to 5 dollars per million cubic feet.
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