Community forum weighs school uniforms and unions in Odessa
Incumbent Delma Abalos backs parent vote on uniforms, while Dennis Berg warns uniforms harm performance and liberty. Three district candidates debate unionization at Medical Center Hospital amid public funding limits. Mayoral hopefuls discuss growth, oil decline, and quality of life as city leaders listen. The event, hosted by NAACP and LULAC, featured district 1 and council candidates Bill Cleaver and JoAnn Davenport.
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Berg
Ochhotia
Clay Everett
Southwestern Bell
Odessa
Medical Center Hospital
Everett
MCH
Joe Buice
McNeil
Bill Hext
David O’cain
O'Cain
Houston
O’cain
Hext
Bill Cleaver
JoAnn Davenport
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
The
League of United Latin American Citizens
ECISD weighs bond debt as district outlines needs
ECISD materials show a 2.8 million debt service through 2004 with 59 percent state funded and 41 percent district funded. Current homeowners tax rate is 1.536 per 100 with 3.6 cents for bonded indebtedness. Board set May 9 for facilities committee discussion. District officials say aging buildings demand a bond decision and consider forming an independent citizen committee to prioritize needs.
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Jerry Baird
ECISD
Gumbert
Texas
Abilene
Lubbock
San Angelo
Midland
Midland Isd
Facilities Committee
Baird
Adders
Salmon
Fouche
Unemployment in Midland County Falls as Jobs Lag
Midland County shows 165 fewer employed as employers expand hiring. Southwestern Bell aims to fill 200 billing center posts by year end, while Texas Independent Energy plans to hire 650 next year. First American Financial targets 175 hires in five years after a 1 million cash grant. Doan notes 12,800+ Permian Basin workers have left since January.
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Midland County
Dean
Southwestern Bell
Guy Andrews
Andrews
Texas Independent Energy
Interstate 20
William Munger
First American Financial
Odessa Development Corp
Permian Basin
Doan
Andrews County
Authorities warn about funny money in Durant area
Police report several counterfeit bills circulating in Durant Oklahoma this month including five fake $20s one $100 one $10 and one $50 spotted at First National Bank. A teller noted a fake $10 could fool a careful observer and detectives said the pattern is unusual for the area with similar reports in Sherman Texas as authorities urge caution.
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Durant
Okla
First National Bank
Estes Bank
Durward Cook
Sherman
Texas
Houston family indicted for insurance fraud
A Houston family of nine was indicted on mail fraud and conspiracy charges for staging auto accidents and filing false insurance claims from 1991 to 1997. The group allegedly hired an attorney to form a law office and worked with State Farm. Ten Hoang relatives named plus five charged with money laundering face prison and fines.
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Houston
U.S
Ed Gallagher
State Farm
Hung Phi
Lorenzo” Hoang
Viet Xuan
Jake” Hoang
Lan Thi Bich
Lisa” Hoang
Huong Thi
Stephanie” Hoang
Nhung Thi
Laychan” Hoang
Phuong
Lauren” Hoang
Kee Saengvanpheng
Toan Hoang
Bac Vu
County labor rates by March and February across West Texas
Brewster Crane Gaines Howard Martin Pecos Presidio Reeves Upton Ward Winkler counties report March and February unemployment percentages. Presidio shows the highest March rate at 24.3 percent, while Reeves sits at 11 percent. Other counties range from about 2.2 to 11.9 percent.
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Brewster County
Crane County
Gaines County
Howard County
Martin County
Pecos County
Presidio County
Reeves County
Upton County
Ward County
Winkler County
Odessa students craft Earth Day art from recyclables
Lopez notes Goliad Elementary hosts Thursday tree ceremony highlighting Odessa's Tree City USA status. Newcomers learn city requires a tree department, a community tree ordinance, a forestry service, and Arbor Day observance as the group seeks funds to plant more trees and beautify Odessa.
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Goliad Elementary
Lopez
Odessa
Tree City USA
Earth Day notes emphasize trees and daily eco actions
Lopez urges city efforts to plant trees to reduce erosion and boost property values while improving air quality. Earth Day raises awareness but should inspire year round action. Environmental Defense promotes native landscaping carpooling recycling and walking to cut pollution.
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Lopez
Environmental Defense
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Southwest
Texas State Univ. Abc
Texas Tech University
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