Remembering a boss who watched progress on campus builds
A columnist recalls a former boss who loved lunch hour tours of ongoing projects at the University of Texas at the Permian Basin. He imagined grand schemes, from a football stadium to campus parks, and kept keen notes on growth while the writer reflects on how times have changed.
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Odessa Regional Hospital
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Odessa census drive pushed as April 15 deadline nears
In Ector County census workers rush to meet a 61 percent Odessa response rate, aiming for 77 percent. Pete Almanza, Odessa Census 2000 chair, cites outreach to officials, talk shows, radio and help centers at malls schools and stores to ease fears and explain how data directs funds and services.
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Ector County
Pete Almanza
Odessa
Almanza
Odessa names new fire marshal Deitra White
Deitra White, with 22 years city service and nine as fire inspector, becomes Odessa fire marshal. She plans expanded public education, more inspector training, and stronger code enforcement while continuing Citizens' Fire Academy and interdepartmental cooperation.
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Citizen's Fire Academy
Deira White
Commissioners pause county vehicle use policy
Five Ector County commissioners stalled action on a proposed take home vehicle policy at Monday's Court meeting citing several unanswered questions. They asserted department heads should decide which employees receive take home vehicles, stressing trust in leadership to do their jobs.
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Pat McAllister
WD Noel Volunteer of the Year Awards Luncheon
Odessa area volunteers are honored at the WD Noel Volunteer of the Year Awards Luncheon during National Volunteer Week. Twenty one nominees will be announced at 11 30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites. Named for the late WD Noel the event celebrates service and civic involvement.
TTUHSC Launches West Texas Health Information Website
Texas Tech University Health Science Center unveils a new public health information site for West Texans. Physicians will author monthly articles on topics from pediatrics to geriatrics with links to additional health pages. This initial month highlights two key health issues and sun exposure health tips.
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Texas Tech University Health Science Center
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Wayne Daum
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Daum
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