Hospital board accountability and revenue shape Ector County race
New candidate lines push for more board accountability as districts 1 and 7 seek change. They decry rubber stamping and urge leadership renewal amid a $17 million shortfall from uncompensated care. Proposals include expanding primary care, using urgent care options, and leveraging 17 counties to bolster revenue while questions about Obamacare and Medicaid support loom ahead of the May 6 election with early voting starting Monday.
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Trower
Quiroz
Medical Center Hospital
Dodd
Ector County
Hayes
West Odessa round up includes dog attack and fatal crash
Two pit bulls were euthanized after a 9 year old boy was bitten Tuesday in West Odessa. The boy remained in stable condition at a hospital on Wednesday. A deputy was attacked by dogs and shot one. other involved dogs were cleared. A separate midweek crash on State Highway 158 near Midland killed Daniel W. Studie, 42, of Rosamond, California, while two other drivers escaped unharmed. Police report indicates Studie failed to yield at a stop sign. The incident remains under investigation.
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West Odessa
Ector County
Gary Duesler
West Westmark Street
Medical Center Hospital
University Medical Center
Lubbock
Duesler
Texas Department of Public Safety
Midland
Texas Highway Patrol
Daniel W. Studie
Rosamond
Calif
Joseph D. Lindsey
Odessa
Daniel L. Jenkins
Brady
Studie
Lindsey
Studio
Jenkins
ECISD reports two incidents on campuses
Ector County Independent School District says two separate incidents occurred on Wednesday. At Bowie Middle School a seventh grade boy was seen in a social media post threatening violence. Campus officers located the student and found no weapons. They suspect the post may have been created by another to frame him.
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Bonham Middle School
E. 21St St
Ector County Independent School District
Bowie Middle School
W. 21St St
Retirees sue hospital district over lifetime health benefits
The hospital district, CEO Bill Webster, and seven board members faced a suit alleging breach of contract for removing retirees from the hospital insurance plan. A judge ruled for the district, which ended the retiree program to save about 3.25 million in FY2017. Retirees must now rely on HRAs or private insurance, prompting concern from those aged pre-1993 who relied on lifetime benefits. Sandy McKown and lead plaintiff David Meisell testified about the promised benefits amid financial strains and recruitment needs.
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Quiroz
Hayes
ProCare
Hallmark
Nickens
Bill Webster
Webster
Miles Nelson
Scott Drake
James Leito
Ector County
Sandy McKown
David Meisell
J. Michael Stephans
Stephans
Laura Watson
Deci
Sion
Watson
Odessa
Jessica Bruha
Metro Equipment shifts from Kubota to Kioti tractors and BOB-CAT mowers
Metro Equipment, a Permian Basin dealer since 1982 with three locations in Odessa and Midland, ends Kubota sales after 24 years due to stricter manufacturer controls. Glenn Howle brings in Kioti tractors and BOB-CAT zero turn mowers, aiming to keep service strong while sourcing parts. Metro cites industry consolidation toward fewer dealers and emphasizes personal service and multi-brand flexibility for customers.
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Metro Equipment
Kubota
Permian Basin
Kubota Tractor
Metro
Glenn Howle
Howie
Metro Service Department
Howle
Kioti
Bob-Cat
Odessa
Midland
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Oanews
Cada.com
Wayland
ECISD
Feweterp
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Arl.com
Coors Road
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Melson and Associates
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City OF Odessa Community Development Department
Municipal Plaza Atrium
West 4Th Street
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