La Entrada gains federal funds in Midland Odessa corridor
Congress passes a transportation bill with 11.6 million for La Entrada al Pacifico corridor and related projects in Odessa and Midland. An Odessa Chamber executive reports the measure funds West Texas transit for the first time, including a 2 million relief route north of FM 1788 and widening rights of way on State Highway 349 north of Midland.
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Quote by Alex Mills, president of the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, cited for reaction. Further remarks referenced on page 8A.
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Congress passes energy bill with broad support
The Senate approved a large energy package 74 to 26 ending years of stalemate. The bill funnels billions to energy firms with tax breaks and loan guarantees for nuclear, clean coal, and wind projects after House passage a day earlier. Aimed at economic security, the measure faces continued congressional action.
Rain uplifts West Texas farmers and ranchers
Farmers ranchers and bankers praise recent rains in West Texas and the Permian Basin with 1 to 5 inches of moisture. Forecasters expect isolated storms then a drying trend. high pressure over Four Corners feeds Gulf moisture as a cold front moves in. Local growers like Danny and Janice Boggs of Pecans International expect better forage and fuller nuts as water tables improve.
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Britain raids capture four suspects in failed transit attacks
London and Rome police net four suspects after botched July plots. A Somali-born Briton and Eritrean-born suspect among the group were shown surrendering on an apartment balcony as officers pressed a multi‑jurisdiction manhunt linked to July 7 and 21 plots.
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