Trans-Pecos solar project set for Reeves County
Energy researchers at Texas Tech University plan a Trans-Pecos Photovoltaic Concentration Experiment in Reeves County to test solar irrigation viability. Texas Tech leads with Honeywell supplying equipment, funded initially by a $2 million Department of Energy grant. Construction starts January 1979 with five-year site commitment and results expected by 1982 or 1983.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trans-Pecos
Reeves County
Trans- Pecos
Center For Energy Research
Trans-Pecos Energy Commission
Department of Energy
Honeywell, Inc
Texas Tech
Garvin G. Passmore
Pecos
Department of Systems For
William M. Mercy
Dick Harinski
Richard Dudek
William Marcy
Milton Smith
G.G. Passmore
Fred Wagner
Jay Dycus
Pecos Chamber of Commerce
Robert Hinojos
Davis lawyers wind up case in Davis murder hearing
In Fort Worth Texas the defense for Cullen Davis wrapped up its side of a bond hearing by questioning two FBI agents about taped conversations between Davis and his chief accuser. The defense led by Racehorse Haynes tied Burleson McCrory and Mrs Davis to a complex web of intrigue as they pressed meetings with FBI and witnesses. Judge Eidson has disqualified himself from the divorce case amid the allegations and the defense says Davis is set up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Cochran
Associated Press
Fort Worth, Texas
Cullen Davis
FBI
Joseph Gray
Jerry Hubbell
Ron Jannings
Pat Burleson
Davis
Priscilla
David McCrory
Richard
Haynes
Burleson
McCrory
Joe Eidson
Secretary at San Angelo Examines Goodfellow for Code School
Air Force Secretary John Stetson visited Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo Texas to assess if the base could host the military code and deciphering schools. Representative Bob Krueger cited the base as an excellent location for a secret mission and noted $6.57 million in new construction since 1975.
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San Angelo
Texas
Air Force
John Stetson
Goodfello Air Force Base
Goodfellow
Bob Krueger
Dtexas
Krueger
Pecos trial in Pecos unfolds with witnesses’ hesitance and gunshot link
In Reeves County Court, Juan Jurado's murder case against him for the death of Blas Lopez continues. A witness heard a shot in the early hours around Gallego's Bar while the defense casts doubt on car and contact movements. A ballistics test is inconclusive on the weapon, Lopez was killed by a .22 caliber bullet. Felipe Morales testified he heard a shot and saw Lopez collapse, and Deputy Estrada noted witness hesitancy to talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Bundy
Reeves County Sheriff's Department
Blas Lopez
Judicial District Court
Pecos
Juan Jurado
Odessa
Lopez
Lawrence Fuller
Mike Wade
Monahans
Gallego’s
Saragosa
Walter Holcombe
Wade
Felipe Morales
Floyd Estrada
Estrada
Morales
Pecos Sees Slight Temp Dip as Thundershowers Forecast
In Pecos the high reached 92 degrees and the morning low was 62. The Associated Press forecast calls for scattered mainly afternoon thunder storms in West Texas, especially southern portions, through Friday.
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Pecos
Associated Press
West Texas
Trial date set in alleged forgeries
In Midland federal court two women face forgery charges after pleading guilty to a grand jury indictment. Vicky Lynne Holley 22 of Midland and June Ellen Powell arrested in Oklahoma City were arraigned before U.S. Magistrate J.M. Preston. bond set at 5000 dollars each. Holley released on bond, Powell jailed pending further proceedings. Both indicted in the Midland Odessa Division of the Western District of Texas.
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Midland
U.S. Treasury
Vicky Lynne Holley
June Ellen Powell
Oklahoma City
U.S
J.M. Preston
Pecos
Holley
Bond
Powell
Midland-Odessa
U.S. District Court
Western District of Texas
Pecos Mayor mulls special session on Earl Bell School uses
West Texas Economic Development Corporation seeks federal help to repurpose Earl Bell School for recreation in Pecos. Manuel Orona pushes Saragosa Park aspects, noting a federal 80 percent grant potential if feasibility studies and financing align. City to verify details with consultants and invite EDA officials to Sept 14 meeting.
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West Texas Economic Development Corporation
Pecos
W.R
Bob’’ Bickley
Earl Bell
Federal Economic Development Agency
Manuel J. Orona
WTEDC
Saragosa Park
Orona
Pecos-Toyah-Barstow Independent
Chamber of Commerce
Bickley
Phillip Tyree
Tyree
J.J. Maxey
Bar Bell
Economic Development Agency
Prices up sharply for Labor Day gas in Texas
The American Automobile Association reports Texas motorists face higher gas prices during Labor Day weekend. Regular full service rises to 63.4 cents, unleaded 66.3, and premium 68.3, with self-service also up about the same. Memorial Day and Easter trends noted as prices climb, but no supply problems expected. over 90 percent of stations open Saturday and Monday, 75 percent on Sunday.
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Texas
American Automobile Association
AAA
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Sharon Kerns
Texas Tech University Center For Energy Research
Lubbock
W.O
Bill
Balmorhea Senior Citizens
Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission
Cassie Farrington
Balmorhea Senior Citizens Center
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