Health gaps for Hispanics cited in CDC and caucus report
The CDC reports 45 percent of Hispanics lack health insurance and Latino diabetes rates double Anglo rates. Hispanics account for 20 percent of new AIDS cases and Latino teen girls show higher self harm and substance abuse. Senator Dodd and Rep. Rodriguez announce incentives to expand coverage and CHIPs access, but no current congressional plan.
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Congressional Hispanic Caucus
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Dconn
Caucus
Capitol Hill
Dodd
America
Ciro Rodriguez
D-San Antonio
Rodriguez
Broadband push highlights Texas telecom and power growth
Telecommunications and electric deregulation spark a regional growth surge in Texas. Industry expert Perlman notes rising data transmission markets and a fierce local competition among AT&T MCI and Southwestern Bell as providers expand into rural areas. He cites 30 000 megawatts of new power plants and a 70 to 80 percent broadband reach nationwide in three years. The focus remains on rural deployment and economic development through better communications.
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At&t
MCI
Southwestern Bells
Texas
George W. Bush
Odessa-Ector Power Partners
Texas Independent Energy
Interstate 20
Petrochemical
West Texas
Odessa
Midland
PAC
Culver murder trial details unfold with witness conflicts
Testimony ties Betty Culver to a fatal shooting of Todaryl amid conflicting statements. Anthony Williams testifies he sold the weapon used, while Patricia McCall offers a rival account. Defense attorney Bob Garcia notes progress as trial resumes in 244th District Court. If convicted, Culver faces 5 to 99 years and a $10,000 fine.
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Thomas
Culver
Betty Culver
Anthony Williams
Williams
Christopher
Todaryl
Todary Culver
Patricia McCall
McCall
Ohio
Bob Garcia
Garcia
Miss Thomas
Anthony
Shas Ciisdde
Echicae
244Th District
Gary Watkins
Lilly Plummer
Joe Connally
Connally
8Th District Court of Appeals
el Paso
Local marrow donation drive at Temple Baptist Church
MARROW will recover completely. If this round of chemotherapy goes well, then I will not even need the transplant. Even if they are not able to help Chris, they might be able to help someone else. Anyone between 18 and 60 in good health can become a potential volunteer. The drive runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church Building G 1000 N. Texas St.
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Temple Baptist Church
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Texas St
Texas Man Killed in Missouri Broadside Crash
Travis Holder, 37, of Karnack Texas, died when the car he rode in was struck broadside by another vehicle on a rural road five miles south of Hayti Missouri. A second passenger was also thrown from the car in the Wednesday night crash, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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Texas
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Travis Holder
Karnack
Missouri Bootheel
Holder
Financial Turbulence Hits Playhouse Leadership
Mitchell acknowledged the critical financial situation after reviewing the books, noting turbulence and high stress shared with Colby. Landers said finances declined quickly under Mitchell, stressing that the executive director bears responsibility for money in and the need to restructure.
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Colby
Landers
Amicable split reshapes Permian Playhouse leadership
Chris Mitchell steps down as artistic director in an amicable split at the Permian Playhouse. Landers retains position, Tom Stephan stays as educational director, and the May 26 Cotton Patch Gospel production proceeds funded by Odessa Arts from hotel tax grants.
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Landers
Tom Stephan
Odessa Council For the Arts
Carol Bryant
the Playhouse
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