Texas House ABC coalition to name single speaker challenger
Members of the Anybody But Craddick coalition plan a Friday meeting to select a single candidate to challenge Speaker Tom Craddick. The group includes Charlie Geren, Tommy Merritt, Delwin Jones, Burt Solomons, Jim Pitts, Byron Cook, Jim Keffer, Joe Straus, Ed Kuempel, Brian McCall, and Rob Eissler. They aim to conclude the race by next week according to the Austin American Statesman.
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Fraternal Order of Eagles Chili Cook-off in Big Spring
The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3188 hosts its seventh annual Chili Cook-off to benefit the West Texas Centers for MHMA Children in Need Fund. Cooking starts 8 a.m. with judging at 11:30 a.m. Two participants per team. Location 703 W Third St Big Spring. Call 325-25983 for details.
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Century Plant carbon dioxide project to advance in Pecos County
Despite lower oil and gas prices and cuts in drilling, a 1.15 billion Century Plant remains on track in Pecos County. Dirt work has begun, with a February groundbreaking and an April start for mechanical work. Sand Ridge Energy builds the CO2 plant for enhanced oil recovery to be conveyed to Occidental Petroleum under a 30 year contract.
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SandRidge wins tax incentives for Pecos County project
SandRidge and Pecos County approve a payments in lieu of taxes agreement under Texas Local Government Code and grant a tax abatement. The plan allows 500 construction workers to be hired by September with $75 million in salaries, boosting spending in the community. Kevin White, SandRidge senior vice president, calls it an economic incentive to build.
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Sand Hills Preps Ector County Coliseum For Rodeo
Sand Hills Stock Show and Rodeo transforms the Ector County Coliseum from a hockey rink to a rodeo venue. Monty Flippin notes work began after the last game on December 26 with sky boxes removed and dirt brought in to cover the floor, as volunteers organize events from livestock shows to rodeo performances across Friday to Sunday.
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Sandhills Rodeo Schedule Highlights Week of Events
The schedule lists events at Coliseum and Arena through January with roping slack, barrel racing, bull events, and performances. Highlights include Tight ties, team roping, steer wrestling, and a Special Kids Rodeo, ending with a sixth performance and notes on a transition process to improve animal handling.
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Wild year in 2008 oil boom and bust in Permian Basin
2008 began with an explosion at the Alon USA Big Spring Refinery in February injuring five, with slow repairs after an April fire. The plant partly resumed in September aided by $250 million in insurance. Oil topped $147.27 in July, gas climbed past $4, and a national energy debate framed the year before prices collapsed below $40 by year end.
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