UTPB Seeks Ways to Fight Deficit
The University of Texas Permian Basin outlines strategies to address a budget deficit. Officials discuss cost-saving measures, potential program reviews, and targeted investments to stabilize finances while continuing core operations.
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UTPB reports budget deficit and hiring freeze actions
University of the Permian Basin runs an $800000 operating loss amid a $72735658 annual budget. A hiring freeze, 8 percent cuts, and designated tuition reductions aim to conserve funds. David Watts notes steps protect student workers and programs while tuition increases and faculty retention efforts proceed. The campus highlights enrollment gains, ongoing construction, and police department expansion as part of long term planning.
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Severe weather slams the South injures seven in Oklahoma
Severe storms swept the South bringing hail, strong winds, and possible tornadoes. In Oklahoma a tornado struck Tulsa Owasso areas causing residential damage. seven people were hospitalized with varying injuries. Lamar County Mississippi faced possible tornado damage and evacuations. Weather crews assess storms and flood risk in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky and the Delta.
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Texas toll roads debt would cost $38 billion to retire
Texas Department of Transportation official James Bass told a House Transportation panel that the state faces more than 50 toll roads and toll bridges with debt exceeding $21 billion. Paying the principal over time could total about $38 billion, with rough estimates reaching $30 billion plus $9.8 billion for leases, totaling about $40 billion to reduce tolls.
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Burglary suspect arrested in Henderson Heights case
A 46 year old Odessa man Alberto Garcia Zapata was arrested on a burglary charge after video shows him entering a home in the 1400 block of Avenue J with a second suspect during the Easter weekend. He was found in the 200 block of Harrisburg. Bond info unavailable. The second suspect fled. items were taken.
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