Craddick unveils armory in Midland during session wrap
Texas House Speaker Tom Craddick outlined a 5.5 million appropriation to build a National Guard Armory near Midland International Airport, replacing older facilities. He cited bills enabling Midland College to grant a four year degree and placing five Permian Basin counties into a new appellate district. A governor visit is planned for June 10 to sign homeowners insurance legislation.
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Storm Blasts Pleasant Farms Ruining Trailers in 75 mph Winds
High winds in Pleasant Farms South Ector County destroyed at least two mobile homes and damaged several structures. Residents, including Penny Evans, recalled a powerful line wind that blew roofs into pastures. The National Weather Service tallied .72 inches of rain as meteorologists confirmed the event was a straight line wind storm, not a tornado.
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Hobbs track proposal eyed by New Mexico Racing Commission
Odessa readers can expect an in depth Sunday preview on a potential Hobbs New Mexico horse racing track and its regional tourism impact. The issue also promises a closer look at ECISD TAKS results for this year.
Northern Natural Gas Kermit Station to Resume Soon
Kermit area gas services may be restored in days after Thursday explosion at Northern Natural Gas Kermit Turbine Station. Mike McGowan of NNG said a bypass pipeline will allow continued flow near pre‑incident levels while a repair plan is developed and causes of the blast are still under investigation. If turbines were damaged, repair or replacement could extend rebuilding time and cost.
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Surging market tempts investors amid caution
The surge in stocks lures some back in while others, like Marcus Roland of Lexington, Kentucky, remain wary after severe losses. Roland watched his IRA fall from 60,000 to 11,000 and Dow swings from 11,722 to 7,286, yet begins researching potential new holdings for a future comeback.
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Unemployment rate hits nine-year high at 6.1 percent
The May jobless rate rose to 6.1 percent, a nine-year peak, as employment losses slowed to 17,000 jobs. Officials revision shows April job losses erased, signaling a fragile economy but potential stabilization.
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