Southern Baptists Oppose Same Sex Marriage as Civil Rights Issue
At their New Orleans meeting thousands backed a resolution asserting marriage as the union of one man and one woman. It condemns same sex marriage as misusing Civil Rights rhetoric while acknowledging gay struggles without entitling special protections. A second measure defend religious liberty and oppose mandates on contraceptive coverage. Rev Dwight McKissie helped write the resolution.
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Odessa Chamber Maps Growth as Oil Boom Expands
The Odessa Chamber outlines opportunities in the service sector amid oilfield activity. Seven hotels may rise this year as housing and training paths draw locals to Permian Basin jobs, with leaders urging planned growth and technical college training for long term prosperity. Willie Taylor notes initial growth was strong but requires coordinated planning.
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Gulf lease sale nets 1.7 billion in winning bids
The federal offshore lease auction in the Gulf of Mexico drew 1.7 billion in winning bids led by the central Gulf sale. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar called the result robust and a sign drilling is returning to pre BP spill levels with rigs back and higher safety standards in force. Companies bid on 454 tracts off Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama during the fourth largest central Gulf sale since 1983.
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D L Hughley to perform at MCM Elegante Ballroom this weekend
Comedian and actor D L Hughley headlines two shows at the MCM Elegante Ballroom with 8 pm and 10 30 pm slots Friday and Saturday. He is known for The Hughleys The Original Kings of Comedy and CNN NBC work. Tickets range 35 to 500. Contact numbers 270 5099 and 368 5885. Also Summer Mummers at Yucca Theatre Midland runs 8 pm Fridays and Saturdays through Sept 1 with 7 pm June 30 show. Tickets 5 10 15. Box office 570 4111. web address included.
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