Bat bites man in Odessa apartment as bat control urges caution
In Odessa, Bats Swanson felt a sting on his back from a bat that landed on him before exiting. Officials say bat contacts are rare but can carry rabies, urging residents to call animal control for bat sightings and avoid handling bats themselves. Swanson received vaccines and antibiotics as a precaution.
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Swanson
Odessa
Brom
Animal Control
Charlie DeLaney
DeLaney
Pest Control
Permian Basin
Oil spill undetected on Alaska North Slope for days
In Alaska, a 34 inch pipeline leaked for five days through a pencil eraser sized hole, dumping up to 267000 gallons onto frozen tundra 250 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Regulators promise fines and tighter rules as BP defends its maintenance. Industry watchdogs blame cost cutting and insufficient inspections.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Prudhoe Bay
Federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Arctic Circle
Richard Fineberg
Alaska Forum For Environmental Responsibility
U.S
Weather forecast hints at rain and storms tonight
Forecaster Stewart cites moisture and instability increasing odds of precipitation tonight and tomorrow. The National Weather Service projects a 60 percent rain chance today with humidity around 56 percent and a high near 66 degrees. A weak cold front limits recovery, keeping temps in the 60s as a dryline forms over the western Permian Basin, potentially bringing showers and possibly severe thunderstorms.
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Stewart
National Weather Service
Permian Basin
Chuckwagon compares Gang to troops in big task
Atkins notes the Gang's 55 year history of feeding large crowds creates a regimented, programmed approach. He says line bosses select people to meet expectations and Hensley will introduce key members to troops with military references so soldiers relate to the effort. Odessa and West Texas pride parallels the Black Horse Regiment.
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Atkins
Hensley
Nashville
Odessa
West Texas
Texas
Chuck Wagon Gang
Black Horse Regiment
Black Horse
11Th Cavalry
America
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Mark Sterkelj
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Associated Press
Grand Wee
N. Grandview Ave
Allie Peery
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