Senate approves $1 million for HT3R reactor in Texas
The U S Senate included a $1 million appropriation for the High Temperature Teaching and Test Reactor HT3R proposed at Andrews near Odessa. UTPB President David Watts and Odessa Chamber leaders hailed the measure saying it validates the project and boosts long term funding and legitimacy for the facility and regional research efforts. Proceedings aim to raise about $400 million to design license and construct the reactor by spring 2007, potentially marking the first U S university reactor since 1976.
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Odessa
Kirk Edwards
United States
Glen Hackler
Texas leaders back FutureGen site shortlist
Senator John Cornyn told FutureGen Alliance CEO Michael Mudd that Texas is the ideal location for a near zero-emissions coal plant. Odessa and Jewett are among 12 finalists. Rep. Mike Conaway urged Odessa as the site in a letter to Energy Secretary Bodman, ahead of the alliance’s short list announcement.
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Michael Mudd
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Conaway
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McConaughey Auctions Corvette for Katrina Relief
Actor Matthew McConaughey plans an eBay auction of his 1971 Corvette Stingray convertible to raise funds for Oprah's Angel Network recovery efforts after Katrina and Rita. The online listing on Oprah.com notes the donation and its charitable purpose.
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Matthew McConaughey
Oprah
Angel Network
Voting Rights Act renewal advances in Congress
A bill to renew the Voting Rights Act of 1965 for 25 years moved toward passage, backed by a GOP push to improve minority credibility. Obstacles appear few as the civil rights law nears expiration. HR 9 cleared the House 390 to 33, with most opposition from Southern Republicans.
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Motion to delay arraignment of Iraq veteran Green
Federal prosecutors seek a delay in the arraignment of Steven Green, an Iraq war veteran charged with murder and rape in four Iraqi family deaths. The motion cites indict ment not likely before October 18 and coordinated military and federal prosecutions. Green, 21, grew up in Midland.
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Iraq
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Midland
Andrews County vote on alcohol whether to go dry
Andrews County Commissioner Hiram Hubert leads a push to place the county on the November ballot for alcohol by seeking 1 045 signatures from about 6 000 registered voters. Roy Hill of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission notes few counties are fully wet. An organizational meeting was set to recruit volunteers to back the petition.
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Andrews
Suzanne Wickenden
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Texas
Roy Hill
Texas Alcoholic Beverage
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By the Numbers Count of Texas Dry Counties
Texas counties total 256 with 42 dry as of today. Dry counties numbered 46 in 2005, 51 in 2003, and 52 in 2001.
Andrews man auctions cinema to sell early movie rights
Don Hallmark lists the Andrews Cinema on eBay seeking buyers for the theater after eight years closed. He renovated it at nearly 90000 dollars last year and cites new opportunity, ongoing work, and interest from over 200 inquiries as the sale draws attention. Prospective buyers are urged to see Theater Page 10A.
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Don Hallmark
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