Exit from Presidential Bid by Mock Reform Candidate
After two weeks of campaigning the official candidate of the Rhetoric R Us Party suspends his effort to become president. He compares himself to Perot, cites security bans, and jokes about an absurd platform including drug legalization to raise funds and cut costs. He argues insiders block change while calling for sharper fiscal measures and smaller government.
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R Us
United States
H. Ross Perot
Perot
Las Vegas
White House
Saddam Hussein
Israel
Iraq
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Nursing home corrects problems at Deerings in Odessa
Deerings Nursing Home in Odessa says it has corrected deficiencies cited by the Texas Department of Health after a January inspection. TDH records showed one uncorrected issue in July related to nutritional status and a resident weight loss, which the facility says is resolved.
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Odessa
Texas Department of Health
Deerings
TDH
Connie Skrivanek
Texas Health Enterprises
Skrivanek
West County Road
Charline Stowers
Bureau of Long Term Care
Health Department
Deerings Nursing Home
Marjorie Odom
Judge grants second chance to PHS student in probation case
An 18 year old Odessan, Lonnie Jay Jones, was freed after probation terms were amended in Ector County District Court. Judge Bill McCoy 358th District Court waived fees until graduation from high school or year end, requires weekly reporting, cuts monthly community service, and keeps possible penalties in check while rehabilitation is pursued.
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Odessan
Ector County
Lonnie Jay Jones
Bill McCoy
358Th
Midland
Paul White
Jones
TABC Proposes Bingo Tax Break for Charity Groups
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission urged a temporary measure allowing charity bingo groups to file taxes twice monthly to double their tax exemption, offering about 3150 in relief per quarter. Commission member Roy Orr called it immediate first aid while urging permanent relief from the Legislature. Local operators say last year’s tax hike threatens many groups.
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Austin
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Commission
Roy Orr
Jack Pinkerton
Houston
Blood drive ties vampire film promotion at Winwood Mall
The Permian Basin Regional Blood Center hosts a 12:30 to 3 p.m. blood drive at Winwood Mall paired with two free tickets to a Saturday matinee starring Luke Perry and Kristy Swanson. Donors receive cinema access while blood donated benefits area hospitals in Odessa, Midland, Andrews, Monahans, and Stanton. The event is co sponsored by UA Winwood 3 and FOXY 106.
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Permian Basin
UA Winwood 3
Cindy Smith
Mont
Renee Henderson
Blood Center
Foxy 106
Odessa
Midland
Andrews
Monahans
Stanton
Henderson
Moose Lodge
Dixie Boulevard
University Boulevard
Channel 2-Kmid
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Kristy Swanson
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