Bubba Desires Identity in Census Talk at Crawl On Inn
In a humorous dialogue, Bubba Gravelhauler rails against being left out of the census noting his unseen, fictional existence. The exchange explores identity as imagined, with references to Santa, Twilight Zone, and native heritage while suggestively posing Bubba as a figment. Ken Brodnax’s column hints at publication cadence and reader feedback.
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Crawl On
Bubba
China
Rod Serling
Gravelhauler
Ector County runoff voting to begin Monday
Early voting for Ector County April 11 runoff runs Monday through Friday 7 am to 7 pm at the Courthouse Annex. Voters may participate if they did not vote in March 14, with party eligibility restricting choices. Runoffs include sheriff and Precinct 3 county commissioner races, plus two constable nominations in Precinct 2.
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Ector County
Eighth St
Sharon Wilson
Wilson
Mark Donaldson
Carl Rogers
Donaldson
Rogers
Reggie Yearwood
Yearwood
Don Bates
Tom Todd
Gerard Lee Bowen
Todd
Bowen
Hugh Gibbs
Barbara Graff
Graff
Jeff Corning
B.J. Winter
Monopoly Benefit Draws Dozens for Junior Achievement
About 50 players competed in Odessa for a Hasbro sanctioned charity Monopoly tournament at Music City Mall. The top scorer earns a chance to play in October's national finals in Las Vegas while the winner receives a 19 inch color TV and paid Vegas trip. Sharon Agnew said the event funds JA programs for K–12 students and urged money from entry fees support school activities. Bryan Rutherford, an eighth grader, won his table, praising Baltic and Mediterranean Avenues for their strategic value.
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Odessa
Hasbro Inc
Las Vegas
Music City Mall
Vegas
Sharon Agnew
Junior Achievement
Agnewsa
Cindi Wiehle
Aggieopoly
Texas A&m
Texasopoly
University of Texas
Baltic Avenue
Mediterranean Avenue
Bryan Rutherford
Bowie Junior High
Rutherford
John Williams
Williams
Graphic artist wins Meals on Wheels logo contest
Odessa graphic designer Gene Bustamante won the Meals on Wheels logo contest after 156 entries. Executive Director Burton said the emblem captures the program’s service with a house and driveway ready for delivery and a $250 prize awarded to Bustamante with another $250 donated to the organization.
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Meals On Wheels
Odessa American
Burton
Odessa
Gene
Bustamante
Gene Bustamante
West Texas
Plano
Oklahoma
Study Questions Texas Tax Breaks For Jobs urged
A Center for Public Policy Priorities report in Austin says Texas tax incentives to lure business could cost taxpayers over 4.5 billion in the next two years, suggesting revenue loss would be better spent on workforce development. Critics challenge the 4.5 billion figure, arguing narrow definitions inflate costs. The Legislature previously analyzed the tax structure in 1997 and found exemptions serve valuable purposes. Texas spending on economic development is average compared with peers. The two year budget for 2000-01 is 98.1 billion, the study notes.
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Austin
Texas
Center For Public Policy Priorities
Eva DeLuna-Castro
Austin American-Statesman
Casari
Anchorman Jacobo Zabludovsky quits Televisa network
Mexico City AP reports veteran news anchor Jacobo Zabludovsky and his son Abraham have resigned from Televisa. Leopoldo Gomez cited solidarity as Jacobo left after two decades as the evening news face and Abraham chafed at being passed over for top night slots.
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Mexico City
Zabludovsky
Jacobo Zabludovsky
Abraham
Televisa
Mexico
Leopoldo Gomez
Abraham Zabludovksy
Solidarity
Gomez
Jacobo
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Nimitz Jr. High
Aonner
Hood Jr. High
E. 38Th
St. Nimitz Jr. High
Maple
JBS
Isa
Ireland
E. 8Th St
Lyndale and
Dawn
Blackshear
Bowie Jr. High
S. Dixie
W. 21St St
MCH Family Health
W. Clements
E. 38m St
Cameron Elem
W. 8Th St
Bonham Jr. High
E. 21St
Cor Takemoto
Cash
Hasbro, Inc
Music City Mail
By Larry Griffin
Lara Meckfessel
The
Center For Public Policy
Televisa Network
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