Railroad Commission to appeal court ruling
The Texas Railroad Commission plans to appeal a state judge's ruling that could temporarily bar the commission from enforcing its own rules. Commissioner Tony Garza announced the 2-1 vote supported by Chairman Michael Williams, while Commissioner Charles Matthews opposed. The dispute centers on oil and gas operator requirements and forfeitures.
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Bush signs defense bill fueling wartime military buildup
President Bush signed the largest military spending increase since the Reagan era, a 355.5 billion package boosting Pentagon funding with a 4.1 percent military pay raise, 7.4 billion for ballistic missile defense development, and 72 billion for new weapons. The measure, amid Iraq war plans and global anti terror campaigns, raises total Pentagon outlays by over 34 billion compared with last year. Bush urged resolve to defend freedom worldwide and defeat terror.
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Rainfall Likely Through Monday Across Permian Basin
National Weather Service meteorologist Seth Nagle said a northern front would stall, keeping rain likely into Monday with minor totals. SRS Stewart noted the Permian Basin has recorded .06 inches of rain for the year, about 6 inches below the 13.1 inch regional average by late October.
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Warrant issued in shootings in Maryland case
Police pursuing the serial sniper issued an arrest warrant for a 42 year old man linked to a spree of terrifying shootings that have left 10 people dead or wounded in the Washington area. Officials emphasized not to assume any suspect connection to John Allen Mohammed and urged the sniper to contact authorities directly.
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United Way funds aid for math teacher's bilingual dream
A Texas Odessa resident and math teacher moved to the Permian Basin for university study at the University of Texas at the Permian Basin. She received a Title III grant to finance her education and a United Way sponsored scholarship to cover daycare costs for her 3 year old daughter Mya. The two live in on campus housing set aside for student parents as she pursues teacher training.
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