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05 Apr 2017

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Odessa American

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Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 2017

Page

6

Court avoids blame as Gaviro case prompts jail reforms

Gaviro, held on bail jumping and burglary charges, was forgotten at the courthouse, prompting a state audit letter to Ector County. Sheriff Griffis orders internal affairs probes, trains, and possible digital record keeping while transferring two officers and relocating five others, amid long term concerns over jail overcrowding and an aging courthouse.

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Gaviro Mike McLeaish Griffis McLeaish Ron Eckert Ector County Commission Eckert
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County eyes 25 million jail expansion for Ector County

County officials discuss a 25 million plan to expand the jail with two max security pods and space for 147 additional beds. They warn of ongoing maintenance costs and the need to hire 59 more staff, plus potential higher housing costs as other jails court higher rates. The project would be funded by Certificates of Obligation with voter petition options.

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Simmons Ector County Sheriff's Office Gary Fields Sheriff's Office Fields Ector County Griffis Ron Eckert Commissioners Court
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Parkland and ECHD face downgrade in Texas hospital ratings

Riggs notes eight Texas hospital districts will be evaluated, with Parkland and ECHD downgraded as rating outlook shifts from stable to negative. Bonds will be paid from operations and a two year engagement with Resource Group, LLC aims to strip inefficiencies. January and February show positive budget results.

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Riggs ECHD Texas Parkland
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