Rodeo braces for ice impact on exhibitor turnout
Rodeo President Bill Wight notes ice hampered exhibitors from appearing while Secretary Chelli Evans reports three new sponsors gained and two lost. Ticket renewals keep sales brisk as volunteers prep at Ector County Coliseum replacing ice with dirt. Superintendent Steve Paz cites a record 178 steer entries and promised audience will see Las Vegas champions in a local show.
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Pipeline plans to start construction in coming months
The proposal aims to run a 1093 foot cross border gas line into Mexico with Texas overseeing the intrastate portions. Supporters emphasize jobs and local tax revenue while opponents warn of habitat disruption safety risks and eminent domain. The federal commission declined to study full environmental impacts, leaving the public comment period open until February 3.
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Global markets wobble as China manufacturing slips in December
A December report shows China factory activity shrinking for the tenth month, signaling global demand weakness as exporters rely on Chinese buyers. In the United States, ISM data indicate manufacturing contracted at a six year pace, with job cuts and falling new orders. Oil rose briefly on Middle East tensions while bonds rally and metals shift. gold climbs, copper dips, and Brent trades near $37 per barrel.
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Robbery at Lucky Game Room on Andrews Highway
Deputies probe early Sunday robbery at Lucky Game Room 4801 Andrews Highway in Ector County. Two Black men, one in a red jacket and cap, the other in a gray hoodie, threatened staff with a silver handgun then fled in a white SUV west on 48th Street with an undisclosed amount of cash. Surveillance video cited.
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Dallas study to test police body cameras and trust
The Caruth Police Institute in Dallas will survey 911 callers and drivers stopped by police to gauge if body cameras impact public confidence. The six month study will compare 100 officers with cameras to 100 without, track complaints uses of force and commendations, and seek to rebuild trust.
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