Emergency drill simulates school bus crash with WIPP vehicle
Emergency responders tested skills in a Wednesday drill simulating a crash between a school bus and Waste Isolation Pilot Plant vehicle. The staged scenario assessed rescue timing and coordination across agencies.
Power flare at Huntsman plant lights up Odessa sky
A large orange glow appeared over Odessa on Wednesday night from a flare at the Huntsman Co. plant. Huntsman spokeswoman Carolyn Tripp said the flare was caused by a power shortage and will be temporary, with operations returning to normal soon.
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Clinton appears on Letterman to discuss Senate bid
New York first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton made her first visit to David Letterman’s Late Show amid ongoing host jabs about her plan to run for the U S Senate in New York. The interview opened with light questions as Clinton deflected a carpetbagger theme and touched on her Midwest roots.
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Unseasonably Warm Weather Ties Record in Basin
The Permian Basin saw unseasonably warm highs with a record-tying 77 degrees on Wednesday as a southwesterly system moved air toward the ground. Cooler air from the north is expected today, bringing temperatures down about 10 degrees, with normalization expected over the next weeks. A 17 year old skateboarder and his dog enjoy the warm day on the YMCA park trail.
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West Odessa water expansion gains via new booster pump
Ector County Utility District moves farther into West Odessa with a new booster pump station funded by county sources and grants. The $400,000 site at West 26th Street and Redondo Avenue improves pressure and expands grant eligibility, though officials caution expansion does not guarantee immediate water delivery.
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Bush and McCain sidestep Confederate flag question in S C
Bush and McCain courted South Carolina Republicans while avoiding offense on the Confederate flag. Bush recalled not signing Sammy Sosa in 1993 and joked it was a mistake. McCain read a statement from Dublin NH saying he sees the flag as heritage, not slavery.
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Justices weigh grandparents visitation rights in court
Supreme Court justices debate state laws granting broad court ordered visitation to grandparents or others against parents wishes. They cite a special relationship but worry over a statute allowing any person to win access any time. Justices fear overreach into family decision making while recognizing grandparents’ role and the child’s best interests.
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Government lawyers urge breaking Microsoft into three parts
U S government lawyers in the Microsoft antitrust case propose a three part breakup to curb alleged abuses. If Judge Jackson accepts the plan it could redefine software purchasing and usage, with states and others weighing settlement paths amid ongoing talks.
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