Federal officials fault VA review of wait times
The U S Office of Special Counsel says a U S Department of Veterans Affairs probe into manipulated wait times for Texas veterans was deficient and unreasonable. The report says the investigation did not adequately address whistleblower claims and potential public health risks, noting improper scheduling at facilities in Austin and San Antonio and Temple in Central Texas.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Texas
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Austin American-Statesman
Temple
Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System
Wreck on Electric Street Leaves Driver Hospitalized
A two vehicle crash Friday afternoon in south Odessa sent one driver to Medical Center Hospital with injuries not life threatening. A red Ford Fiesta traveling east on Electric Street collided with a southbound white Chevrolet Silverado on Hudson Avenue, Silverado then spun into a nearby residence wall. No citations issued and driver names unavailable.
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Eddie Vallejo
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Electric
Hudson Avenue
Vallejo
Medical Center Hospital
Electric Street
Two-vehicle crash on West Seventh injures driver in Odessa
A 2016 Kia Sorento and a 2014 Chrysler 300 collided at West Seventh Street and Dotsy Avenue around 1 p.m. Friday. Cristina Natividad, 34, was transported to Medical Center Hospital with non life threatening injuries and cited for running a stop sign and invalid license. Brittni Guerrero, 21, was cited for failing to display a driver license and was not reported injured.
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West Seventh Street
Dotsy Avenue
Odessa
Eddie Vallejo
Cristina Natividad
Vallejo
Cpl
Steve
Brittni Guerrero
LeSueur
Guerrero
Texas high school stadium costs spark national debate
The Dallas area and Houston suburbs unveil multi tens of millions for new high school football venues. Allen’s $60 million field seats 18 000 with luxury features while other districts push $50 $62 million plans. Critics call the spending excessive amid bond package bundling and rising construction costs.
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Community events pepper Basin area today
A roundup lists Red Cross babysitting basics at Odessa College 9 am to 4 pm, Mission Fitness Spring Fling 9 am to 1 pm at MCH Center, Healthy Kids Day 10 am to 2 pm at Odessa YMCA, and multiple regional activities. Includes Spanish Children's Day at Midland Centennial Library and Wild West Fest in Andrews County with rides, cook-off, and concerts.
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E. University Blvd
Hispanic Cultural Center of
Midland
Centennial Library
Loop 250 North
Andrews County Expo Arena
State Highway 176
Andrews
Dance Marathor
New Tech
Children’s Miracle Network
MCH Center For Women & Infants
MCM Grande Hotel FunDome
Dancemarathon
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