House votes to curb oil price fixing and restrict aid
The House approved a bill urging the president to consider restricting military aid to oil producers engaging in price fixing. The 382 to 38 vote sparked a partisan clash over energy policy and potential impact on prices while Senate Republicans pursued a symbolic gas tax holiday.
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Williams paints rosy picture of oil market at conference
Midland oilman Clayton Williams described substantial opportunities for small and mid sized independents as larger firms retreat from the Permian Basin during a discussion of Clayton Williams Energy Inc. fourth quarter results at an investors conference. He echoed sentiments from other Permian Basin independents about a favorable market outlook.
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Wickett Hit By Storm Noemi Melendez Yard Tree Down
A Wickett storm early Wednesday brought high winds hail and rain. Hector Palraza reports his RV toppled by the gusts while Joel and Noemi Melendez saw a tree in their front yard fall during the same storm.
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Body Found in Slayings Case Leads to New Suspect
Police say a suspect in the slayings of five car-wash employees provided information that directed investigators to another person, expanding the case as they pursue further charges.
Three more file for City Council and mayor seats in city election
Filing closes at 5 p.m. with Javier Joven and David O Cain joining mayoral race. Joven, twice elected to council and former District 5 member, seeks to challenge Bill Hext. Calzada files to finish Joven's term, unopposed. Early voting starts April 19, general election May 6.
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Roswell Child Prepares for Tee-Ball Season in Park
Anthony Olguin, five, practices his swing at a north Roswell park as he readies for the tee-ball season. Teammates and family watch, with warm spring weather setting the scene.
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Severe weather lashes Wickett and Permian Basin with hail and 70 mph winds
A powerful weather system swept from the Big Bend toward Howard County, bringing heavy rain, hail and high winds. At least two tornadoes were reported with funnel clouds seen from Rankin to Midkiff and Greenwood while water covered roads in Upton, Midland and Glasscock counties. About 30 homes and buildings were damaged in Wickett as trailers were overturned and trees and power lines were felled. No injuries were reported and more severe weather was forecast to arrive around midnight per the National Weather Service in Midland.
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Weathering the storm tips from Texas Tech wind center
The Texas Tech University Wind Engineering Research Center offers tornado season guidance. Monitor severe weather and carry a weather radio. Seek basement or interior windowless rooms for shelter, use cushions as cover, and avoid cars or under bridges. In malls, use a small room. follow authorities.
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Senate backs repeal of earnings limit on Social Security
By a 100 0 Senate vote the bill ends the earnings ceiling for Social Security recipients allowing full benefits with no cutoff. Clinton promised to sign. About 800 000 workers aged 65 to 69 would gain retroactively from Dec 31 1999. Lewis Bowers a 65 year old from Columbia Md welcomed the move after a surprise tax reimbursement.
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