Record oil and gas lease sale breaks prior Texas benchmarks
The University Lands Board set new records with a Wednesday lease sale totaling bonuses of 249.83 million dollars far surpassing September's 207.25 million and the 50 million prior record. The average bonus per acre reached 2409.96 dollars while 103,667 acres of 117,508 offered were leased.
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Wife of man presumed killed seeks more help
Tiffany Hartley, wife of David Hartley, urged U S and Mexican authorities to intensify efforts to recover his body and close the Falcon Lake murder case. She spoke at the Colorado Capitol after Mexican officials halted the search on October 14, saying the case remains open and no death certificate has been issued.
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Judge sets trial dates for polygamist leader Warren Jeffs
West Texas judge Barbara Walther in San Angelo schedules July 25 for sexual assault of a child and October 3 for felony bigamy in the Warren Jeffs case. Prosecutors allege Jeffs, 55, had sex with two girls under 14 and under 17, part of prosecutions tied to the 2008 sect raid.
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Odessa tourism growth boosts local economy and theater funding at risk
Odessa sees rising overnight visitors with 53 000 projected this year as the CVB pursues sport events, conferences, and plays at Globe Theater. The Midessa Boat Show draws 10 000 attendees, while concerns mount over tourism funding cuts from state and federal sources affecting venues like the Globe and local hospitality.
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Willie's Plea Offer Draws National Attention in Sierra Blanca
In Sierra Blanca Bramblett notes no docket date for Willie and mentions pleas and press interest. CNN AP NYT and many outlets covered the story as fans respond with songs and 8,000 plus Sentinel web hits. Reporters from New York to California call Bramblett while Willie, 77, continues touring and questions linger on court appearance.
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Hudspeth County Attorney Cited as Nonresponsive
A Ramblett county attorney from Hudspeth County says he has had calls from 25 reporters across the country but was unable to provide answers. Nelson’s publicist in Los Angeles declined comment saying I have no comment and I am sorry.
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Man arrested after burglary and assault at East Navarette
A man was taken into custody around 6:43 am following a 6:30 am burglary and assault. He allegedly took the woman to a convenience store on East Navarette where she sustained injuries, per the Ector County Detention Center inmate list.
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Health care advocates protest Medicaid cuts in Texas
Health care advocates rallied at the Capitol denouncing a House budget proposal that would cut Medicaid funding for the poor and children by 10 percent for doctors and hospitals. They warn the plan would reduce federal matching funds by billions, forcing providers to drop patients and push children to emergency rooms.
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