County considers sales tax to fund West Odessa infrastructure
The Ector County plan would raise revenue via a countywide sales tax to fund roads, law enforcement, and other services in the West Odessa district amid population growth and a boom in sand mining. Proponents say funds will stabilize property taxes and shift the burden from homeowners to the growing transient population using the roads.
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Teachers embrace Google Expeditions at ECISD summit
Tech leaders from Wilson & Young and OHS showcased Google Expeditions and Google Slides at a district summit. They emphasized immersive 3D views of anatomy and space, collaboration tools, and building 21st century learning skills to engage students and prepare them for work or college.
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Permian Sand Mines Projected to Meet Regional Oil Demand
The firm notes Sand expects lease payments and capital spending totaling up to 110 million over the next year. Royalty on land set at under 3 dollars per ton, water rights included. Known Permian Basin mines currently total 45 million tons per year, with potential expansion. New multi million dollar projects announced this year promise local sand supply, reducing reliance on trucking or rail shipments at premium prices.
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Fairmount Santrol Eyes Expansion At Sand Mine
Fairmount Santrol CEO Jenniffer Deckard described the property as having contiguous reserves of fine mesh sand water availability and prime road access signaling a low cost in basin expansion. She said the company could boost mine production capacity to meet evolving customer requests.
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Charlie Gard parents end legal fight to save boy
In London on Monday Chris Gard and Connie Yates withdrew their bid to send Charlie Gard to the United States for experimental treatment. New medical tests showed irreversible muscular damage in the one month old baby with brain injury and breathing support needs.
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Sharyland Utilities to swap with Oncor in TX rate relief plan
Sharyland Utilities plans to transfer its retail distribution assets to Oncor while keeping its transmission system, aiming to provide lower rates and support growth. Officials and lawmakers praised the move, noting expected relief for customers this summer and urging PUC and OPUC review. Approximately 130 Sharyland employees may join Oncor with future job offers. The deal seeks PUC approval with a change-in-control filing by August 4 and a 180 day review window.
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