Straus Faces Test as Texas House Chooses New Speaker
Joe Straus, a 49 year old San Antonio insurer with energy policy focus, challenges Tom Craddick for Texas House speakership. Craddick, 65 and rural, seeks a final term amid conservative resistance. Straus’ independence, pro business stance, and ties to gambling foster debate over leadership style and policy direction.
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Odessa Crime Report Highlights Fraud and Vehicle Theft
An Odessa woman reportsidentity fraud in 2002. Rent a Center at 1425 E Eighth St faced theft of a TV set and furnishings using fake credentials. A 30 year old man with meth possession and tampering was found at 2400 block West 16th Street. Charles Artrip at 1320 Eidson Ave held. no bond. An Odessa man says a brown 2006 Ford F 250 was stolen from 200 block East Eighth Street. A 17 year old felon found with a stolen firearm at 2500 Redbud Avenue. Bryant Alexander at 3843 Penbrook St held with 40000 bond.
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Waste Control Specialists Wins Hazardous Waste Permit
Waste Control Specialists principal announces the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued a permit for hazardous waste disposal at the proposed Andrews County federal waste facility. A final license for low level radioactive waste awaits approval, with both permits enabling broader waste disposal capabilities under WCS ownership by Valhi Inc.
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Oil Price Upswing May Boost Basin Retail, Analysts Say
Checks from January sales tax highlight market uncertainty as oil prices rise. Experts note consumers may spend less per visit than last year, yet higher oil prices could sustain Basin economy faster than the nation. The Permian Basin shows mixed results across communities as the trend continues.
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Basin economy shows uneven January 2008 gains and losses
In January 2008, gains and losses varied across West Texas communities. Kermit posted 2.4 percent gains while Goldsmith rose 70.7 percent, Crane 56.7 percent, and Presidio 86.2 percent, with Lamesa McCamey and Stanton recording declines. Wickett fell 28.5 percent as Wink's checks climbed 34 percent, prompting cautious outlooks from local officials.
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Odessa
OC fire academy builds new training center
Clayton Alred OC vice president for instruction says the site is intentional and will serve as a lab for students and motivation. OC donated the land for the new building. Dave Parker OC fire academy coordinator notes ongoing supply-and-demand issues in fire training.
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Community Fire Academy Aims to Boost Local Readiness
Clayton Asred, OC vice president for instruction service, notes the project is an incentive to address safety. LeeDon Martin, emergency services chair, awaits approval of an Internet based fire academy to recruit more firefighters. Williams says the goal is protecting and serving the community.
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Odessa City Builds New Fire Station At Cost Of 1 5 Million
Odessa City reports the new fire station cost 1.5 million dollars with city funds covering the build and ladder truck at 690000 and engine at 325000. Odessa College donated the land. Original Station Four dated from 1963 and measured 4195 square feet. the new station spans 7847 square feet.
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West Odessa Woman Loses Pets In Mobile Home Fire
Cathy Campbell living at 12661 W Maria Drive in West Odessa watched a blaze destroy a neighboring mobile home. She and her dog Birdie and nine puppies were inside the structural fire, and she lamented the loss of a cash jacket containing 485 dollars. Fire chief Jimmy Ellis said the cause is undetermined, but property owner Ernie Beyer indicated it may be electrical. Campbell said the cold weather and business downturn hurt her ice cream van sales as she faces an uncertain recovery.
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UTPB Orientation Friday at Mesa Building Campus
Orientation at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin starts 8 30 a m Friday in the Mesa Building Student Union. Freshman seminar student services and academic advising info precede testing for reading writing math and chemistry after lunch. Permian Basin Falcon Challenge advising runs 230 to 500 p m. Classes start Monday with campus info and snacks in lobby.
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