Bridge strike damages Texas overpass in Ector County
TxDOT workers responded to a bridge strike at FM 866 and I 20 in Ector County on Tuesday. An initial assessment shows damage to the outside beam. Inspectors will return around 10:30 a.m. for another check and a temporary lane closure will occur. Officials do not anticipate weight restrictions on the overpass.
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Public meeting planned on FM 1776 realignment near Pecos County
TxDOT Odessa District schedules a public meeting at Buena Vista High School in Imperial to discuss realigning FM 1776 from two miles north to two miles south of FM 1450. The event runs 5 to 7 pm with an open house 5 to 6 pm, then a brief presentation and Q and A. Maps and staff will be available to review.
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GOP backs away from gutting ethics office in Congress
On opening day of the 115th Congress, House Republicans abandoned plans to neuter the independent Office of Congressional Ethics under their control. President-elect Trump had pressured the move, drawing Democratic opposition and intra party criticism as lawmakers met under the Capitol Dome.
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Police seek suspects in two Odessa robberies
Odessa police ask for help identifying suspects in two robberies. In the first, two Latino men about 20s robbed a 7-Eleven at 1523 Harless Ave at 1:52 a.m. on Dec 23, taking cash with a handgun. no injuries. The second crime involved a 17-year-old male who allegedly struck a man with a gun and stole a PlayStation at Dixie Square Apartments on New Year’s Day. Call OPD or Crime Stoppers with tips.
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New Mexico counties lead Permian Basin oil and gas output
Lea County leads oil production in the Permian Basin with more than 70.9 million barrels in 2015 while Eddy County tops natural gas with 3119 million thousand cubic feet. Midland County Texas trails in oil with 47.3 million barrels. Preliminary 2016 data through September indicate similar trends.
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