Valley Lawmakers Debate Unemployment Claims in McAllen
Rio Grande Valley faces high jobless rates with TEC data showing 21 percent in June for the McAllen Edinburg Mission area and Texas easing to 8.7 percent in July. Rep. Jim Rudd sparked contention by saying some Valley residents will not work, drawing rebuke from local officials.
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Rio Grande Valley
Texas
U.S. Department of Labor
Texas Employment Commission
U.S. Census Bureau
McAllen-Edinburg
TEC
Jim Rudd
House Appropriations Committee
New York Times
Rene Oliveira
Brownsville
Appropriations Committee
Tine Valley
U.S
Residents weigh dam plans over water snake habitat
Local residents from Midland Odessa and surrounding areas argue over dam construction on the Pecos river and the Concho river, weighing water needs against the threatened habitat of the river snake. Officials say permits hinge on wildlife objections and alternative water sources.
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Leigh Ann Watkins
Charles Ellithorpe
N. Crest Drive
Midland
Watkins
Odessan
Charlene Larremore
Nature
Sen
Bentsen
U. S. Army
The
Wildlife Service
Concho River
Dundle
Ort Worth
Albuquerque Wildlife Service
Two assistant DAs appointed in West Texas districts
Dan Newsome of Marfa was named to replace John Hemphill as assistant district attorney in the 83rd Judicial District. Hemphill, also of Marfa, resigned to return to private practice. Newsome’s appointment is effective immediately. Albert Garza Valadez was appointed by J. W. Johnson of Sonora to fill a vacancy from Steven Woolard’s resignation. Valadez will work from a Fort Stockton office. The 83rd District serves Brewster Jeff Davis Pecos Presidio Reagan and Upton counties. The 112th District serves Crockett Pecos Reagan Sutton and Upton counties.
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Dan Newsome
Marfa
John Hemphill
83Rd Judicial District
Hemphill
Phil Pollan
Newsome
Albert Garza Valadez
J.W. Johnson
Sonora
Steven Woolard
Valadez
Fort Stockton
Brewster
Jeff Davis
Pecos
Presidio
Reagan
Upton
Crockett
Sutton
Veteran services under review as county weighs cuts
Dorothy Johnson defended her VA benefits work amid budget cuts discussed by Ector County officials. She estimated 30 000 local veterans and 3.8 million brought into the county last year through her office. Commissioners floated keeping the position as part time while Johnson weighs retirement options.
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Precinct 1
Bill Tolbert
Dorothy
Tolbert
Medical Center Hospital
Veterans Administration Hospital
Big Spring
Ector County
Bob Brookshire
Justices of the Peace
R.G. Hungerford
Man Arrested in Drug Delivery After Motorcycle Wreck Friday
Odessa man William Thomas Richardson was arrested about 2:33 a.m. Friday after losing control of a 1983 Kawasaki while pursued by police in the 4800 block of Oakwood Drive. He faces an April indictment for delivery of amphetamines. bond set at $10,000. Passenger Doris Blackwell was treated and released from Medical Center Hospital.
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Odessa
Ector County
William Thomas Richardson
Mockingbird Lane
Richardson
J.P. Weatherly
Oakwood Drive
Doris Jean Blackwell
Medical Center Hospital
Bill McCoy
Beekeeping Display Bees Die in Texas Summer Heat
About 1,000 honeybees perished at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio as extreme heat struck the display. The bees, part of showcasing Texas flavors, succumbed Friday to the sweltering sun while contributing to the event.
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San Antonio
Texas
Odessa Parks and Recreation Programs Schedule Shootout Swim Classes
Odessa Parks and Recreation announces a men s slow pitch open softball shoot out today and Sunday at the UTPB Complex with Friday registration. Water aerobics lap swimming and Red Cross lessons run through Aug 22 at several pools with two week fees of 10 dollars. A free children s football clinic is 5 p m Monday at Permian High School. Call 362 6964 or visit 1100 W 42nd St between 8 a m and 5 p m for details.
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Odessa Parks and Recreation Department
UTPB
McKinney
Floyd Gwin
Red Cross
Sherwood
Goldsmith Pools
Permian High School
42Nd St
City seal coats three streets. residents urged to route around
City crews begin seal coating on 14th Street from Grandview to Wilshire. Dixie Boulevard from 46th to 56th streets. and Golder Avenue from Eighth to 46th streets. Residents will receive handbills. The process uses crushed rock atop hot asphalt to seal cracks and prevent deterioration. Afterwards, work shifts to an area bounded by Eighth Street, University Boulevard, Golder Avenue, and West County Road.
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Bobby Tucker
14Th Street
Grandview
Wilshire Avenues
Dixie Boulevard
46Th
56Th
Golder Avenue
Eighth
Tucker
Eighth Street
University Boulevard
West County Road
Two Arrested in Bar Burglary Case in Odessa
Odessa police arrested a 17 year old and detained a 16 year old in connection with a Friday burglary at El Rancho Grande Bar 509 W Clements St. Manuel Lopez Lerman address unavailable was charged with burglary and given a 5000 bond by Municipal Judge J E Weatherly. Lerman remained in Ector County Jail Friday night. Employees found the two inside the bar around 4 a.m. Friday.
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Odessa
el Rancho Grande Bar
W. Clements St
Manuel Lopez Lerman
J.E. Weatherly
Lerman
Ector County
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