Bush denies county power over drug task force
Gov. George W. Bush's office confirmed that Ector County Commissioners Court cannot hire or fire the drug task force commander, prompting county officials to weigh hosting a new force under governor oversight. The dispute centers on control and funding, with commissioners seeking clarity before an emergency vote.
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George W. Bush
Ector County
Bob Bryant
Freddie Gardner
Gardner
Permian Basin
Bush
Texas Rangers
Texas Narcotics Control Program
Richard Bodisch
Bodisch
John Smith
Jim T. Jordan
Ector County Courthouse Administration
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Mighty Sticks Beat Team in Neighborhood Roller Hockey Play
Mighty Sticks Far left Caprice Jasso nine moves the puck toward the opposing goal during a neighborhood roller hockey game by Meyers and May Streets. Marco Jasso seven and T J Holgin eleven vie for position as Holgin cites the Detroit Red Wings and kids play various sports daily.
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Meyers and
May Streets
Jasso
Marco Jasso
T.J. Holgin
Juan Alvarez Ramirez Park
Holgin
Detroit Red Wings
Fan Man Keeps Olde Fan Museum Blowing Cold
Dallas based Jim DeNoyer, known as the Fan Man, runs the Olde Fan Museum in Lakewood Shopping Center. For 20 years visitors sought 1940s Emersons and 1920s GEs with brass cages, now the museum has gained traction as temperatures rise. He repairs and restores antique fans, estimating about 100 awaiting work, with plentiful spare parts and a passion for preserving wind powered relics.
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Lakewood
Top Hat
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DeNoyer
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Ges
Westinghouses
Artas
Asi
CIA
Emerson
James DeNoyer
Split Odessa council approves ODC budget 3 to 2
Odessa City Council narrowly approved the Odessa Development Corporation budget of 3.08 million dollars in a Tuesday vote. Councilmembers Javier Joven and Terry Witherspoon opposed citing lack of information. others including Billy Hext Bill Cleaver Frank Deaderick and Mayor Mike Atkins supported the plan after sessions and minutes review.
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Javier Joven
Terry Witherspoon
CDC
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Deaderick
Atkins
Deadericks
Hext
Herrera Law Firm Faces Possible Contempt Citation
US District Judge Royal Furgeson in Midland ordered Eli Salinas of the Herrera Law Firm to show why he should not be held in criminal contempt for filing an apparently false affidavit detailing costs in a federal case. An assistant US attorney may be appointed to prosecute. Salinas must submit case documents. Herrera declined to comment. firm faces sanctions for unauthorized practice of law in related matters.
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Herrera Law Firm
Royal Furgeson
Midland
Eli Salinas
Furgeson
U.S
Salinas
Jose Herrera
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