STP's costs lower than nationwide average
      The South Texas Project has the lowest production cost reported by nuclear power plants nationwide, at 1.356 cents per kilowatt-hour in 2006. STP's combined operating, maintenance and fuel expenses were the lowest among plants that report those costs to federal regulators.
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Preparing the ground
      A bulldozer moves dirt on the site where a Buc-ee's convenience store will soon be built. Located at the corner of FM 102 and U.S. 59, the 25,000 square foot service station is expected to create 75 jobs with an annual payroll of $1.5 million. Cost of construction is $3 million.
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'Care Drop' collects tons of goods
      More than ten tons of goods are headed to American troops overseas thanks to Operation Care Drop. An initiative of IBC Bank, the month-long program this summer collected care packages to support more than 36,000 of the nation's servicemen and women.
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'Get it Now' attitude dangerous with money
      As a society, we have grown accustomed to instant gratification. You can lose 20 pounds in two months, learn a language in six weeks and download your favorite songs in seconds. The "get it now" attitude can actually have some negative consequences when it comes to spending, saving and investing.
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Business seminar provides advice
      A free business seminar is scheduled for today, Sept. 15th, from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Wharton Civic Center. The session will provide information, tips and techniques needed to start and run a business. IBC Bank in Wharton, Wharton Economic Development Corporation and City Development Corpor...
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