Snow and wind halt routes as agencies tally 34 crashes
Midland and Odessa DPS logged 34 accidents Monday amid heavy snow and low visibility with 5 injuries. Odessa reports 7 minor and 9 major crashes in city limits from 7am to press time. TxDOT sent eight plows from Lubbock to clear Highway 191, I 20, Loop 338, and surrounding routes. more plows planned for Odessa to Monahans. Nearby residents describe limited school crossings while awaiting plows and safer roads.
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Summit Project eyed for brackish water plan in region
Riggs notes higher and better use of drinking water for communities while Summit Project remains a potential customer. Kirksey cites 4.5 to 5 million gallons daily for a plant, with aquifer studies showing ample supply and brackish water cleaning as preferred option before potable use. Final decisions in one to two months. Winkler County Judge Bonnie Leck says negotiations were unanimously supported by regional interests.
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Permian Basin Desalination Plant to Use Brackish Water
Summit Power discusses a Penwell plant that will gasify coal for electricity and include a carbon dioxide pipeline and natural gas link. Leck favors regional water use with brackish water and notes Summit may prefer buyers rather than operators. Construction could start this summer and finish in three to four years.
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First Choice Construction Offers Insulated Siding and Windows
The ad highlights insulated siding to boost warmth and cut energy costs, especially in older homes. It promotes insulated replacement windows with Locking Low-E glass and seamless gutters. The message urges a free estimate from First Choice Construction, operating since 1993 at 2815 West Industrial, Midland, (432) 570-5551.
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