Syria Rejects U S Envoy Habib Over Arab Rift
Syria refused to meet U S presidential envoy Philip C Habib calling him hostile while Libya recalled its ambassador from Beirut in protest of Lebanon’s troop withdrawal pact with Israel. The Arab world brace for Syria and PLO pullout for the accord to take effect.
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Weather and wild spring storm impact across Texas and Rockies
The National Weather Service says tonight will be fair and cooler with near 50 degree lows and light variable winds. Thursday warms to mid 80s with southeast winds. A broken line of thunderstorms moved from Northeast Texas through central Texas before dawn, with light showers in Southeast Texas and patchy fog in South Texas. Skies clear behind a cool front in the Panhandle and South Plains, with 40s to 70s reported statewide. A separate strong May storm dumped heavy snow and rain in the Great Plains, closing roads and cutting power, as Denver voters used flashlights to cast ballots. Fort Carson reported 86 mph winds, Wheatland logged 24 inches of snow, Buckhorn Mountain saw 23 inches, I-80 closures near Cheyenne and Laramie persisted, and Midland region reported yesterday high near 90 with a 50 overnight low. Precipitation in the last 24 hours was none, May total 1.67 inches year to date.
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Change of mind stalls Blue Law repeal in Texas
Texas lawmaker Smith Gilley reversed his vote on a bill to repeal the Blue Law in a swift reversal. He argued the move undermines solo practitioners who rely on legislative continuances to handle ongoing legal matters during session. The episode highlights tensions over legal practices during the 117th legislative session.
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Crockett Building Divides Odessa School Board Over Tear Down
Odessa school leaders debate preserving or demolishing the 1928 Crockett building once used as a junior high and later storage. Critics cite leaking gas lines and safety gaps while supporters cite history, urging assurances that no students will be inside. The district has used the site for storage since the 1980s and explored possible future uses.
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Gulf to pursue Crane County CO2 injection pilot in Texas
Gulf Oil plans a Crane County trial covering 920 acres with 13 injection wells delivering seven million cubic feet of CO2 daily. The project marks Gulf’s first standalone enhanced recovery effort, as it seeks future CO2 supplies and continues R and D amid Texas oil production declines. Experts note the CO2 flooding potential and the need for large capital, with federal incentives shaping feasibility.
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Ruckelshaus sworn as EPA head amid policy questions
Replacing a unanimous Senate confirmation, William D. Ruckelshaus takes office with a pledge to restore EPA integrity while facing questions about how far Reagan era environmental policies will shift. The day included a 97-4 Senate vote and discussion of next steps for the agency.
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