County workers seek extended insurance after leave changes
The commission weighs allowing accrued leave to count toward family and medical leave, drawing pushback from Sheriff Donaldson who says injured deputies should have indefinite workers’ comp coverage. Redford notes legal limits and that benefits cannot be paid indefinitely. Deputy Escudero’s case cited amid debate over state law and funding.
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Pat Patton
Mark Donaldson
Donaldson
Redford
Victor Dwayne White
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David Escudero
Ector County considers policy on pay and insurance after crash
Sheriff Mark Donaldson injured in January pursuit recalls fatal crash on West University Boulevard and West Westridge Drive that killed Anthony Neel and Brenda Madrid. Discussion covers deputy Escudero’s return, workers' compensation, and pay steps for promoted staff. Commissioners review pay raises for assistant attorney and other county actions.
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West Westridge Drive
Anthony Neel
Brenda Madrid
Donaldson
Escudero
Cindy Weir-Nuttter
Weir-Nutter
Approvaal
Viiting
Pet. 4
Armando S. Rodriguez
Patton
Judge Redford
Redford
Simmons
Pickens Talk Draws UT Permian Basin Audience
Jason Wagner and others will meet T. Boone Pickens before his lecture at UTPB where the oil chief is paid to speak. The event is free and moderated by Evan Smith of the Texas Tribune. Iris Foster notes the payment details are unclear.
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University of Texas of the
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Pickens
Land Department
Dawson Geophysical
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UTPB
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Evan Smith
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