Gas prices rise as refineries stay shut after Harvey
The nationwide average for a gallon of gas reaches 2.638 dollars on Labor Day as Harvey disrupts refineries. Exxon Mobil reports progress restarting Baytown, Beaumont remains flooded. Colonial Pipeline may restart distillates and gasoline shipments soon. Congress faces tying 7.9 billion Harvey relief to borrowing limit hike. House plans Wednesday vote on standalone relief. Senate timing unclear.
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U S pushes stricter penalties over North Korea test
U S ambassador at an emergency U N Security Council session demands tougher sanctions on North Korea after its hydrogen bomb test. Nikki Haley warned nations aiding Pyongyang will face action as South Korea reports ICBM test preparations and satellites missiles. President Trump and Moon Jae in spoke by phone agreeing to lift missile payload limits.
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Leaders Speak at Labor Day Picnic in Odessa
Odessa American reports on the Labor Day picnic with speeches by local leaders as photographer Mark Sterkel captures the event. Community figures discuss workers’ rights, local industry, and civic involvement, highlighting ongoing labor issues and community solidarity.
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Oil, war and football top Sept. 5 news stories
Odessa archives recall Sept. 5 coverage with oil strikes near Odessa and rapid refinery progress at Penwell. It notes 225 workers on site, a Griffins grocery ad, a dental office listing, and Sheriff Reeder Webb flying to El Paso for the sheriffs convention.
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Archives digitized Odessa papers go searchable online
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