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Wind farm plans fuel military bases’ concerns over encroachment (video)

News of a possible wind farm development near a northwest Texas Air Force base has raised concerns about protecting military properties from outside development. Related legislation is poised to be a part of this legislative session.

By Alana Rocha and Justin DehnJan. 13, 2017, 12:01 a.m. CentralUpdated Jan. 13, 2017, 12:01 a.m. Central

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Wind farm plans fuel military bases’ concerns over encroachment (video)

by adminnewspack, The Texas Tribune
January 13, 2017

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<p>News of a possible&nbsp;wind farm development near a northwest Texas Air Force base has raised concerns about protecting military properties&nbsp;from outside development. Related legislation is poised to be a part of this legislative session. This is part of our "State of Mind" video series.</p>
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Wind farm plans fuel military bases’ concerns over encroachment (video)

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January 13, 2017

News of a possible wind farm development near a northwest Texas Air Force base has raised concerns about protecting military properties from outside development. Related legislation is poised to be a part of this legislative session. This is part of our "State of Mind" video series.

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