Online hotel tax case targets full room price in West Texas cities
West Texas cities including Midland, Big Spring, Fort Stockton, Lubbock and San Angelo face a class action over hotel occupancy taxes. The suit argues online booking sites collect taxes on full customer charges but remit only on base room rates, keeping the difference. A 2002 Texas Comptroller ruling supported taxing the full amount customers pay. Post judgment motions are expected in April as the case progresses.
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Permian Playhouse Camp Brings Arts to Area Kids
Terrell and Kaleidoscope counselors run a five day camp at Permian Playhouse on 42nd Street. Erica Palay oversees the program while managing director, guiding students grouped by age through music drama dance art and backstage production with snacks and breaks. The goal is to introduce children to performing arts and expand their experiences.
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Train seeks ruling on UP motion in West Industrial parade case
A court will decide if Union Pacific can include City of Midland and Midland County in a suit over a fatal parade crash. The 62 mph collision on South Garfield Street killed four service members and injured sixteen. The plaintiffs contend jury confusion risks an unfair result under Texas tort rules.
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Permian Playhouse 2013 Schedule Highlights
The Permian Playhouse released its 2013 season with Into the Woods on May 10 11 12 17 18 19 24 25 26 with Friday and Saturday 8 p.m. shows and Sunday 2 30 p.m. matinees Oliver and Disney's The Little Mermaid are planned for July August and December respectively.
Water plans seek billions in state aid for municipal groups
Texas lawmakers discuss the Water Development Board programs, aiming to fund municipal water user groups with nearly 27 billion in aid. SB 272 would require groundwater drilling and use reporting, with exemptions for small domestic wells. The Big Spring plant in the Permian Basin receives 11.9 million in 2013, aiming to desalinate brackish groundwater for Odessa.
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