Oil operators fight bond rules over abandoned wells
The Texas oil and gas industry challenges the rail commission bond exemption as regulators suspend two good-guy rules after a judge ruling. Plaintiffs seek partial relief, claiming bonding requirements threaten small operators and reduce tax revenues. The fight centers on funding for plugging wells and cleaning contamination, with a cleanup fund showing multihundred-million liabilities.
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FBI raids Tacoma home in sniper probe seeks ammunition evidence
FBI agents backed by a sniper task force searched a rental home in Tacoma using metal detectors and a chain saw to remove a yard stump and collect possible ammunition evidence. They also visited a Seattle area high school seeking information on a male teen who had attended the school nine months earlier. Lt Col Joseph Pick said Fort Lewis aided the investigation and that the stump would be sent to Washington, D.C. for analysis. A Fort Lewis private reported daily gunfire in January.
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Faith Hill Debuts at No 1 With Cry Sales Lead
Faith Hill's Cry enters at No 1 with about 472000 copies sold in its first week, toppling Elvis Presley from the chart. Elvis 30 No 1 Hits has surpassed 1.1 million in sales, while LL Cool J's 10 debuts at No 2 with roughly 154000 copies sold. Bon Jovi Bounce slips to No 13 after two weeks. Tracy Chapman Let It Rain starts at No 25 with about 39000 copies sold.
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Odessa mother graduates credits while guiding others
Belinda Martinez of Odessa, balancing a tough home life with college, plans to become a teacher aided by United Way support. She thanks mentors at UTPB and the community for helping with childcare and scholarships as she nears student teaching, hoping her perseverance inspires students. The Odessa United Way has raised about $746,000 to aid such efforts.
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Bush lamented vetoes on homeland security funding and war effort
President Bush criticized lawmakers for blocking a $10 billion terrorism fund and for approving $2.7 billion less for operations and maintenance. He warned reduced funding could force cuts to other programs as elections loom, while noting bipartisan strides in wartime agencies and urging action against terror.
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Weather outlook for Odessa tied to El Niño cycle
Odessa meteorologists forecast showers from a new direction with the best chance of rain Saturday night through Monday. Officials say Odessans may see wetter, cooler conditions as El Niño brings increased moisture. Today’s high near 62 with partly cloudy skies and a 68 percent humidity levels.
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Hollywood World Series interview reshapes climate talk
A collage of political and sports notes mentions Al Gore hosting in Hollywood San Francisco, Barry Bonds compared to Ted Williams, the Betty Ford Center’s 20th anniversary in Palm Desert, and other high profile events. The piece weaves politics, culture, and entertainment with local agency shifts and global figures.
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How To Reach Us Main Number And Hours
The contact line provides 337 6262 for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and an out of town number 600 375 4661. The Readers Guide credit goes to Frances Irvine.
Civil aviation group appeals ruling on pilot testing policy
The Civil Aviation Safety Agency plans an appeal after a ruling on health based pilot tests, while the cabin crew association argues medical exams could enable airlines to push weight limits on flight attendants.
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