U.S. bases in Iraq grow into permanent symbols
Balad al Asad and Tallil bases resemble a self contained American town with Burger King and Pizza Hut while a vast helicopter complex at Balad takes up a mile long concrete slab. Airman Josh Remy predicts permanency as Iraqis favor a timetable for troop withdrawal but expect U.S. bases to remain.
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Fire officials seek extended burn ban in dry Permian Basin
Odessa Fire Department officials urge extending the burn ban as Panhandle fires scorched 800000 acres. Assistant Chief John Alvarez warns conditions will persist through summer with winds aiding fire spread. Caddel reinstates ban for seven days and may push for 90 more at county commission meeting. NWS meteorologist Eric Platt foresees below normal rainfall and above normal temperatures for the Permian Basin this spring.
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Ector County
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Debbie Clay
Caddel
Eric Platt
National Weather Service
Permian
FutureGen Texas team eyes Odessa site tour
FutureGen Texas members Jay Kipper and Steve Walden visited Odessa to assess the 600 acre Penwell site and discuss water land and CO2 infrastructure needs for the planned 1 billion near zero emissions federal power plant. They praised the site and rapid progress while confirming site readiness with local officials.
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FutureGen
Department of Energy
Vaulting for a Cause brings world pole vaulters to Odessa
Toby Stevenson hosts a charity pole vault event in Odessa at MCM Ice to benefit Permian Basin residents with Multiple Sclerosis, a disease that has affected his mother Peggy Stevenson. He says his success allows him to act and raise money and awareness through his sport.
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MCM Ice
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Odessa
Permian Basin
Toby
Peggy
Laura Spruill
Liz Minor
Music City Mall
Spruill
Minor
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