West Texas faces high fuel costs impact on driving habits
In the Permian Basin high gasoline prices strain residents who depend on long drives. Oil price near 150 dollars a barrel boosts the local economy yet prompts reduced driving, more carpooling, and shifts to efficient vehicles or motorcycles. Some towns offer EZ Rider buses as an alternative.
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Acord
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West Texas Mavericks
Odessa
Midland
Lawmakers and federal offices contact summary
Texas lawmakers Conaway Neugebauer Cornyn and Hutchison listed with Washington and local district addresses in Midland Odessa Lubbock and Midland. Office phone lines include 202-225-3605 202-225-4005 202-224-2934 and 202-224-5922. Local offices at Odessa 411 W Eighth St Fifth Floor 79761 and Midland 6 Desta Drive Suite 2000 79705.
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Mike Conaway
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Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
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W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Cannon
Editorial on freedom and self control in moral guides
Laura Dennis and Ken Brodnax discuss freedom as a divine gift and personal self-control rather than political power. They argue that true liberty aligns with moral principles including the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Slower Driving Cuts Fuel Costs and Sends a Message
A reader recounts downsizing to a Prius achieving about 47 mpg, advocates slower highway speeds from 70s to mid 60s for 25 percent better fuel economy with only a two minute extra trip, and notes selling a truck for a motorcycle while urging Congress to consider gas price controls.
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