Texas House to hear plan to finance public schools
The House Select Committee on Public School Finance plans a Saturday briefing where a House researcher will present proposals to reform the franchise tax. Grusendorf hails the plan as equitable, while other members draft alternatives including payroll based and per-employee fees. Governor Perry warns large tax bills could affect job creation as the committee reviews Perry’s property tax reduction plan alongside other options.
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Eastland
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Odessa Man Charged With Aggravated Assault of Peace Officer
A 30 year old Odessa man, Jacobo Hernandez, was arrested Wednesday in the 1600 block of North Adams Avenue and charged with aggravated assault of a peace officer. He remains in Ector County Detention on a 72 hour hold with a $150,000 bond.
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Ector County
Snyder Street
Jason Carell Graham
E. Monahans St
Hero of Odessa: Elwyn Morey A Dedication To Neighbor Help
Elwyn Morey assists neighbors across Odessa’s southside, delivering mail picking up meds and groceries for those in need. He previously washed and cared for a former neighbor now in a Midland nursing facility. Jo Ann Davenport praises his tireless volunteering and says he embodies neighborly spirit regardless of color or gender.
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Midland
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Black Cultural Council of
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Five Taken To Hospital After Two Vehicle Collision
A Thursday morning crash at 23rd Street and North Hancock Avenue sent five people to Medical Center Hospital. Be cy Henson driving a 1990 Ford Mustang ran a stop sign and collided with Michelle Sanchez in a 1997 beige Ford F-150. Henson and two passengers along with Sanchez and her 9 year old passenger were treated and released. Beck y Henson cited for running stop sign and Sanchez cited for driving without license.
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Michelle L. Sanchez
North Hancock
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East 23Rd
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Dalton Henson
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Marimar Juarez
Medical Center Hospital
Becky Henson
Garden City teen killed in wreck near bus stop
A 16 year old Garden City High School student died after a fog slowed pickup at a bus stop on County Road 125 four miles from Highway 158. Driver Weishuhn 24 was in a 1997 Ford F 150. the bus from Melissa Schmitz was stopped to take on students. two other students Tracy Eddemyer and Jacob Schmitz were injured.
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Medical Center Hospital
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Tracy Eddemyer
Midland
Jacob Schmitz
Midkiff
Melissa Schmitz
Weishahn
Weishuhn
Rotary group explores culture and cuisine abroad
Five women aged 25 to 40 participated in a Group Study Exchange through the Odessa Rotary Club. The program funds four to six weeks of travel to paired countries, staying with host families including the Allbrights and the Chestnuts, while gaining exposure to local institutions and vocations.
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Joe Allbright
Odessa
Joe
Vicki Allbright
Rodney
Deby Hurt
Nathan
Marti Galloway
Troy
Karen Chestnut
John
Julie Willis
Steve Uslan
Rotary
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