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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1992
Page
10
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission staff estimates state revenue of about 8 million dollars annually if bingo tax changes are approved. The rule would take effect October 16, 1992, expire May 31, 1993, and follow public comment. The commission may grant final approval in September, with two percent local tax and a five percent state gross receipts tax boosting yearly totals to around 12.4 million and 28.3 million including prize levies.
Jones received five years deferred adjudication after pleading no contest to aggravated assault and bringing a weapon on campus. The charges relate to a September incident at Ratliff Stadium involving a 17 year old, with five Permian varsity players present. Monthly payments of 97 dollars were missed in June and July.
Texas Republicans filed a court motion accusing Democratic leaders of breaking the law by changing state Senate districts and sought a court order to block the action. The dispute centers on district boundaries for November elections and primary maps drawn by federal judges. The GOP argues the plan hurts GOP gains and voters face mid campaign boundary changes across districts.
Registration continues through August for Ector County ISD with required documents by grade. Preschool to second grade parents must show birth certificates and immunizations. others need report cards and immunizations. Each campus hosts registration with time slots for Permian High and Odessa High seniors juniors sophomores, junior high orientation, and special schedules for Gale Pond Alamo Year-Round Elementary.
The Senate approved funds to expand Lower Rio Grande Valley Refuge by 6 500 acres and to reach 107 500 acres, add 275 000 for Big Bend patrols, and provide 3 200 000 for a San Antonio Missions visitor center. Agricultural appropriations include 1 800 000 for Plant Stress and Water Conservation at Texas Tech and 1 100 000 to build a centralized facility, plus 250 000 for San Angelo wool and mohair research.
A roundup of recent court actions shows Jeffrey Lacardia Murdock, 37, receiving 10 years in prison after a guilty plea for vehicle-related charges. Saul Rodriguez Palma, 24, and Arnr Deleon Cano Jr., 22, both got five years probation for cocaine possession. Ronald Neill, 37, also five years probation for marijuana. William Borck Jr., 32, five years in prison after probation revocation for failure to stop and render aid. Johnny Edwad Rolin, 30, nine years in prison and a $1,000 fine after pleading guilty. James Richard Gordon, 55, was to be dismissed for aggravated assault of a child. John Thomas Allen, 25, five years probation and a $7 fine for marijuana.
About 500 Fort Hood soldiers are set to depart Monday for Kuwait to take part in training exercises, the largest group from the base since Pentagon plans to send 2,400 troops back to the Persian Gulf. The 1st Cavalry unit will leave between 4 pm and 6 pm.
Obituary notices list Timothy Arnold 16 Alpine died, services in Elm Grove Cemetery. Floyd Craft Sr. 83 Odessa honored at Johnson Chapel AME Church. Cyril Ward 76 Iraan graveside at Restland Cemetery. Billy Parkis Sr. 59 Odessa memorials and services. J F Williams 89 Kermit services at First Baptist Church. Survivors include family members across Alpine Odessa Iraan Kermit. Funeral homes: Geeslin Odessa Martinez Richard W Box Iraan Cooper Kermit Hubbard Kelly.
The Odessa American invites Life Letters memorials for loved ones who died in the last 90 days. Submissions must be up to 150 words and include funeral home, writer's daytime phone, deceased name, age, and date of death. Send to Life Letters, Odessa American, P.O. Box 2952, Odessa 79760 or fax 334-8641.
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