Mid land and Odessa shift signals in ten year census
Preliminary census figures indicate Midland gained 18 000 residents while Odessa shed 770 in ten years. A Permian Basin economist links the change to higher employment and a more diverse Tall City economy. Meanwhile, families of six hostages facing salary loss due to a Houston drilling firm’s payment failure have been adopted by 13 oil companies in Houston and California, organized by Patrick Collins.
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Midland
Odessa
Houston
California
Patrick Collins
Taxing change eyed by Ector Hospital District board
The Ector Hospital District Board of Directors seeks approval to raise property taxes to 12.6 cents per $100 valuation. Oil producers send a message urging voters to consider a proposed measure in the upcoming election.
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Ector Hospital District Board of Directors
U.S
Odessa hostage moved in Iraq as tax issue stirs Odessa council
Odessan John Cole has been moved from a Baghdad hotel to an undisclosed location likely to serve as a shield, his wife said Tuesday. Odessa City Council approved a 1.35 cents per $100 valuation tax rate increase for 1990 91 despite opposition from Mayor Lorraine Bonner and Councilwoman Jo Ann Davenport.
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John Cole
Iraq
Baghdad
Lorraine Bonner
Jo Ann Davenport
Odessa
Basin Residents See Eagles Add Nonstop Dallas Flights
American Eagle started selling tickets for two extra nonstop flights to Dallas from Basin, officials said. County staff will develop a drug testing policy for applicants and a zero tolerance policy for current employees.
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Waemian Basin
American Eagle
Dallas
FERC judge weighs link to Permian Basin energy project
A Federal Energy Regulatory Commission judge weighs a proposal to link consumers in Sesland with a natural gas project serving Permian Basin producers. The decision, made public Wednesday, addresses the need for a pipeline or network to connect buyers and producers and faces competing claims from involved parties.
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Federal Energy Regulate
Permian Basin
FERC
Sesland
Britain to send armored brigade as crisis widens over Kuwait
Iraq orders to close embassies in Kuwait met with defiance by at least 17 posts while Baghdad tightens pressure on diplomats with troops and cutoffs. Britain plans an armored force of over 120 vehicles, Canada commits fighters and 450 aircrew, and other nations pledge aid as the West mobilizes to counter Saddam Hussein amid the crisis.
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Baghdad
Iraq
Britain
United States
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West Germany
Italy
Belgium
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Japan
U.N
Letters From Far Away Homes and Hearts
Mai Walters, left Vietnam after 1975, writes of loneliness and faithful waiting for her husband. She and other unnamed spouses recount daily routines, memories of schooldays, birds, and family as they endure long separations. Sgt. Gary Bruce Goodwin notes time with friends amid duty.
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New Castle
Austin
Terry
Mai Walters
Vietnam
Saigon
Mike
Tony
Sgt
Gary Bruce Goodwin
Odessa honors longtime chief Stewart with retirement plans
Chief Stewart, noted for his leadership in Plainview and later as Odessa chief, reflected on a career spanning boom and drought, recalling tough early days in Odessa when housing was scarce. He plans retirement with his family, praising the community and noting his children’s continued ambitions. Bonner lauded his inspiration and support for Odessa.
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Ryan
Texas A&m
Stewart
Odessa
Syed Ae
Bonner
Permian Basin Fair and Food Fest sample crowds
Visitors at the Permian Basin Fair and Food Fest sample a wide range of foods. Odessans Clarice and Bobby Hollander enjoy beef fajitas while other attendees favor fried catfish turkey drumsticks and funnel cake as they stroll past booths and grills sampling plentiful options.
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Joyce
Geraldine Meeks
Clarice
Bobby R. Hollander
Phil Smith
Iris
Permian Basin Fair
Local Boys Find Hobby in Caring for Cattle
Jason and his brothers each display a distinct personality as their mother Jamie Waters guides them in daily chores. The boys have learned to wake early, feed the cows, and commit to a hobby they cannot give up despite challenges.
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Jamie Waters
Renfrew Leads The Associated Press Office
The text identifies Renfrew as the bureau chief for The Associated Press in Jo city, noting roles tied to coverage of violence and race relations. It frames themes of conflict and equality within the bureau’s reporting scope.
Weather Extends Warm Turn With Isolated Storm Chance
Extended outlook shows a slight chance of thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday across the Panhandle to South Texas. Partly cloudy days with warm highs in the 90s and lows generally in the 60s to 70s, varying by region from Hill Country to the coast.
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Panhandle
South North Texas
NWS Reading Weather Update Sparse Overnight Minutes
Reading weather bulletin notes overnight scare at 7 56 am and 7 33 am Sunday with minimal precipitation 0.02 inch in last 24 hours and 2.12 inches for September, year to date 10.49 inches.
Forecast: partly cloudy with storms from southeast
The forecast calls for a partly cloudy day with a percent chance of thunderstorms. A push from the southeast at 10 to 15 mph will bring gusty winds as nightly lows fall in the 70s.
Border States New Mexico Weather Update
Patchy clouds across New Mexico with fair to partly cloudy skies in most areas. Weekend highs range from the 50s to 80s across the state, with mountains cooler in the 30s to 40s at night. A stray shower is not ruled out in parts of the northeast Sunday.
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New Mexico
Odessa American Notices Fragment
Fragmentary OCR reads as Odessa American with unclear date and event details. Readable bits hint at a local notice or notice fragment possibly pertaining to a public posting or community item. No clear names, organizations, places, or dates are established.
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