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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 2011

Page

4

Texas House approves well fluids disclosure bill

The Texas House approved a measure to require hydraulic fracturing fluids to be disclosed to the Texas Railroad Commission. Companies may seek confidentiality for trade secrets, with the attorney general deciding their legitimacy. The bill moves to the Senate amid landowner concerns over groundwater contamination.

Austin Texas House Texas Railroad Commission House Senate

Midland Surges Ahead in Area Tax Checks Despite Slow Statewide

The Midland area posts a $5.17 million check, nearly half of regional totals and the largest ever for the city. Wink directs a 65.63 percent rise, Odessa climbs 51.10 percent, while Midland blames oil and gas, with Finance Director Bob McNaughton admitting the spike lacks a clear cause.

Seerste Midland Wink Odessa Zentner Bob McNaughton McNaughton

Bees cause long city water meter saga and stings

Taylor reports repeated bee infestations near her water meter in April and May as city and private exterminators were called but not consistently dispatched. A yard worker was stung while a family member worries about MCAD deficient child. The family seeks removal of bees from city property and billing clarity.

Taylor Bernal Utilities Department Tony Ybarra Ybarra Sylvester Vega Riddle MacAlister

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