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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 2000
Page
1
Huntsman Corp officials say the ethylene unit at the olefins plant will begin today after a refrigeration compressor fault prompted a shutdown on Tuesday. Plant manager George Rybiak expects about 24 hours of startup flaring, preferring the new air assist flare to limit smoke and reassure the community.
Roy Weaver, former Bandelier National Monument superintendent, apologizes in a Los Alamos Monitor letter for approving a May 4 prescribed burn that escaped control. The fire reached Los Alamos May 10, destroying over 200 homes and evacuating more than 20,000 residents.
The Just for Laughs festival in Montreal starts with a snorkel themed kickoff on Thursday as 800 performers from 20 countries prepare for more than 1,500 open air shows through July 23.
Border Patrol reports two agents were working inside a Presidio area building when a small caliber bullet pierced a wall and a window. Names of the agents were not released. No suspects were found. officials note rising violence nationally and increased sector pressure. Federal and local agencies are involved.
Philadelphia mayor and police chief face criticism as the US Justice Department opens a civil rights inquiry into the beating of Thomas Jones captured on videotape amid a car chase and shootout that wounded both Jones and a officer. Witnesses call the incident brutal and dehumanizing.
Permian Basin Water Conservation Task Force urges voluntary savings as key. Spokeswoman Kathleen Fields says public awareness and education are crucial, with tips like fixing sprinklers, watering infrequently but deeply, and choosing drought tolerant or native plants to conserve supplies.
West Texas communities face drought induced shortages as residents pay higher rates to water haulers or seek aid from neighboring towns. San Angelo reports requests for water assistance and possible annexation near city limits to gain access to stable supply.
Envirocare of Texas updated its Andrews mixed-waste license bid as TNRCC completes a first draft of the final permit. Public comment runs to July 25, with a 10 a.m. briefing at the Andrews office to outline the draft. A separate TDH license for radiation control remains incomplete, and both agencies must approve before opening.
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