Storms flood Odessa area as heavy rains hit Permian Basin
Two storm cells moved through Odessa on Tuesday spawning funnel cloud reports west of Midland and hail from pea to baseball size. More than 3 inches of rain fell across Odessa as National Weather Service issued tornado thunderstorm and flash flood warnings. Barbara Templin at VFW Bingo Hall worried about getting home as the deluge intensified. Her remark: I can't get home, noted after seeing unprecedented waters. See STORMS on Page 24.
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Odessa
West
Midland
Peato
Permian Basin
National Weather Service
North Andrews Highway
Barbara Templin
Templin
Permian Basin storms bring heavy rain to Andrews County
Area law enforcement reports flash flooding and minor damage as a line of storms moved through the Permian Basin Tuesday night. The Midland DPS office said Andrews County received more than four inches of rain between 4 and 6 pm, with continued downpours past 10 pm. Damaging effects were reported across the region.
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Permian Basin
Andrews County
Department of Public Safety
Midland
West Texas B1B training zone faces push by Air Force officials
Training flights drive a West Texas training zone amid political remarks by 1B Al Gore and rival George W. Bush on federal power. An armed teen briefly held a classroom, surrendering without injuries. An opposition group reports eight soldiers killed and about a dozen injured in a northeast Iran ammunition dump blast.
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Air Force
Texas
Iran
Early Voting Locations and Hours Listing for Ector County
Early voting continues through November 3 at multiple sites in Ector County. Main location is the County Administration Building with varied daily hours including today through Friday 8 am to 5 pm, weekend extended hours, and November 3 polling from 7 am to 7 pm. Additional sites include Lowes Supermarket, Odessa Police Department storefront, Music City Mall storefront, West University and North County Road storefront, West Medical Center Hospital, and Family Health Clinic with hours ranging from 10 am to 5 pm on weekends to 7 pm on weekdays.
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Ector County Administration
Eighth St
Lowes
W. University Blvd
Odessa Police Department
Music City Mall
West University
North County Road
West
Medical Center Hospital Family Health Clinic
W. Clements St
National NBC spotlight in Odessa focuses on Huntsman segment
NBC News plans morning coverage in Odessa as The Today Show films segments tied to Gov. Bush environmental record in Texas. Huntsman Corp. spokespeopledownplayed direct plant involvement while inviting local residents to demonstrate support with green ribbons. Odessa Chamber of Commerce promotes community backing amid national attention. See SPOTLIGHT on Page 24.
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Permian Basin
NBC News
Odessa
Carolyn Tripp
Huntsman Corp
Huntsman
Don Olsen
Olsen
Tripp
George W. Bush
Texas
South Side
Joe Lieberman
Bush
Mike George
Odessa Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Odessa City Council Joins TXU Franchise Fees Lawsuit
In a unanimous vote the Odessa City Council agreed to join a Denton filed lawsuit against TXU Electric, seeking about 2.7 million dollars for allegedly unpaid franchise fees. City Attorney Joel Roberts said Odessa’s potential share would be 11 000 dollars to 22 000 dollars with an 11 000 dollar initial contribution. Blair criticized the move saying TXU has followed its contract and predicted strained relations.
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Odessa
TXU Electric Company
Denton
Joel Roberts
Roberts
TXU
Blair
Oilmen say home heating plan is political maneuvre
Odessa area oilmen charge a proposed two million barrel home heating oil reserve is a political move to win votes. They accuse the Senate and Clinton administration of duplicity, saying efforts target key states and ignore oil regions like Texas and the Permian Basin.
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Senate
Kirk Edwards
Odessa Exploration Inc
Edwards
Jim Henry
Permian Basin Petroleum Association
Henry
Clinton
al Gore
Texas
Bush
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