MOTRAN looks to fund La Entrada corridor expansion
MOTRAN reported 2002 receipts of 415,523 from Cities Odessa Midland counties chambers and dues. For 2003 it budgets 176,000 from the same sources plus 60,000 from city economic groups and 40,000 from dues. The group aims to designate La Entrada as a NAFTA corridor and secure federal funding, with a projected $400 million cost and potential to create about 124,000 jobs along Presidio to Lubbock.
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4-H sewing project aids local families in need
Midland County 4-H clubs led by Phyllis Price and her children delivered about 60 handmade baby bundles to Midland Memorial Hospital with more to come, aided by Phillips Petroleum Company support. The effort, begun in March, aims to help families facing financial strain and has grown from a statewide 2002 goal to 2,273 bundles across 92 counties.
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Odessa officials weigh delays in $1 million pool project funding
Officials cited Huntsman’s financial woes delaying a $1 million city contribution for two new swimming pools. In November Huntsman gave $500,000. April through June showed an oil downturn that cooled the market, with Family Dollar tax abatements aiding economic activity as Odessa awaits the 500 new jobs from a distribution center. The Perryman Group notes statewide sales slowdown, while Rylander’s Texas economic snapshot highlights long term trends.
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Ray Perryman
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Perryman
Rylander
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Clancy
Midland and Lubbock vie in Texas district race
Prospective contributors back different candidates for the district seat left by Rep. Larry Combest with a potential $1 million race. Midland figures include Dan Isett and Carroll Thomas while Lubbock names Randy Neugebauer and others. Combest resigns May 31. Perry to call election when Congress meets.
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A collage of provocative comments spans security measures at the Rose Bowl, politics, and pop culture. Topics include a DHS aircraft ban over Pasadena, Bill Parcells coaching the Cowboys, a draft bill from Charlie Rangel, Korea and North Korea remarks, Elgin Marbles restitution talk, Colin Powell reactions, Iraqi North Korea tensions, John McCain in Hanoi on catfish, Michael Jackson charity plans, and Argus Hamilton at The Comedy Store.
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Iranian twins seek separation in Singapore doctor study
Neurosurgeon Keith Goh and colleagues will decide by year’s start whether to proceed with the separation of Saleh and Ladan Bijani, 28, from Iran. The law graduates say they need division due to psychological differences and diverging lifestyles, with Ladan noting they think differently about issues.
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