Breastfeeding benefits mothers babies and the environment
An editorial highlights World Breastfeeding Week and cites long standing research that human milk benefits babies and mothers. It notes antibodies adapt to baby needs, reduces postpartum weight, and aligns with pediatric and World Health Organization guidelines. It also argues breastfeeding is environmentally superior to formula, saving costs and cutting pollution. Jean Leeper Hoelscher of the Permian Basin Breastfeeding coalition is quoted.
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Ector County Commissioners Plan Budget Hearings and Tax Rate
Ector County commissioners will propose a tax rate and hold public hearings Monday after a week of budget talks aimed at a six million dollar deficit. County Judge Ron Eckert proposed sixty point five million in expenditures despite revenue dips, with possible tax increases. The plan cuts 20 of 94 departments, leaves about six point three million in fund balance, and erodes last year’s twelve million balance.
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County meeting agenda notes budget amendments and road moves
Readout covers consent actions including moving 1155 from Meteor Crater electricity to Meteor Crater building materials. Proposes 3500 budget amendment from unreserved fund balance to general fund other general expense and 1800 for elections fund educational travel and Chapter 19 revenues. Also 38989 budget amendment to airport fund insurance proceeds and special departmental equipment, plus accounts payable requirements for Aug 8 and review of county financial statements and reports.
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Rock the Desert festival draws 17000 attendees
Festivalgoer Ronnie Smith, a Stanton resident since 2012, expressed his joy with Rock the Desert and its varied bands. The event on FM 1788 attracted about 17,000 people enjoying Sidewalk Prophets and other acts on Saturday afternoon.
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Pecos Train Crash Kills Man On County Road 409
A Pecos man, Richard A. Licon, 37, died Friday after his 1999 International truck struck by a moving train on railroad tracks five miles west of Pecos. Authorities say he crossed the tracks despite flashing red lights. he died at Medical Center Hospital. The engineer and conductor suffered no injuries. The report time was 5:35 p.m. Also missing Odessa man Alex Rivas remains unfound. call Odessa Police or Crime Stoppers with tips. In Wichita Falls, Don Shivers, 48, Iowa Park, received three consecutive life terms after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl. He must serve the sentences consecutively.
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