West Texas wind energy boom eyed as transmission plan advances
Energy officials say 100 percent attainment and growth in wind power hinge on a new transmission plan. ERCOT notes five West Texas and Panhandle areas ready for wind projects, with Ector Pecos and Upton counties already hosting wind farms.
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West Texas wind fuels Odessa energy project plan
Odessa officials stress wind resources in West Texas while outlining Quail Run Energy Center expansion. A third phase would add about four jobs, cost roughly 200 million, and require new transmission lines. PUC schedules two meetings this month with a decision likely by late July or mid August.
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Billings Ordered to Vernon Hospital for Up to 120 Days
Billings, wearing oval glasses and a beige jumpsuit, will be sent to North Texas State Hospital in Vernon for up to 120 days. Afterward, either party may seek an extension. The judge stressed this is not a not guilty by reason of insanity plea and most defendants return to stand trial after treatment. He is charged with aggravated sexual assault of a 9 year old autistic Odessa girl and faces up to life in prison, plus aggravated kidnapping and criminal trespassing. He remains in the Ector County Detention Center on bonds.
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Man Charged In Disappearance Case Involving 9 Year Old
Dwayne Dale Billings, then 21, was arrested Jan 4, 2007, in the disappearance of a 9 year old autistic girl. The girl was found after about 11 and a half hours. Billings faces up to life in prison if convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child, aggravated kidnapping and criminal trespassing. He admitted to having sex with the girl in an Odessa jailhouse interview, saying she threatened him with a weapon after meeting behind Thrift World on Andrews Highway. Billings had previous convictions and is cited in Jessica’s Law debates, which set a 25 year minimum sentence for sexually violent offenses against children and removed some parole options.
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Defense attorney cites long mental health history in Billings case
DAVID ZAVODA said the defendant’s inability to assist in his own defense reflects incompetence while noting Billings has a long history of mental health issues addressed over the years. Zavoda questioned future competence after Vernon hospitalization, warning indefinite institutionalization remains possible if found incompetent.
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Burn ban debated at commissioners meeting in West Odessa
County and city fire officials urged keeping the burn ban at a July 7 meeting amid drought concerns. Jimmy Ellis warned of grass fires and stressed caution even with limited lifting. West Odessa VFD chief praised the partial lift but called for vigilance as 1.75 inches of rain since June 1 falls short.
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County officials urge plastic recycling at meeting
County commissioners discussed pollution from burning plastics at Monday’s session. Residents can drop off empty grocery bags, laundry detergent containers and similar items at the Odessa Recycle Time Machine from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, at 816 W 42nd St. For more details call 368-5730.
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