Surrounded In Close War Games End Amid Local Play
In a desert-like Texan setting three players faced opponents as seven blue players were wiped out to hold a flag in a Net Spot 007 water pellet game. Monahans electrician Willhelm and other locals describe the competitive pride, crossfire tactics, and wartime memories as players recount war stories after battles.
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Orientations scheduled for Ector County junior high and high schools
Orientation for seventh graders and new junior high students is set at six junior high schools starting Tuesday. Odessa and Permian high school orientations for district newcomers run Wednesday and Thursday with Bowie Nimitz Crockett Bonham Hood junior highs at 10 am on Tuesday. OHS holds a 10 am Wednesday orientation in the auditorium and PHS a 10 am Thursday session in the auditorium.
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ECISD board weighs graduation policy and gym program
Ector County ISD trustees discussed a May 1987 graduation policy linking eligibility to TEAMS exit test results. They also considered reinstating the elementary gymnastics program with budget adjustments. Other topics included TECAT waivers and charging tuition for foreign students.
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Walker
Tax supporters rally as budget deficit shifts to Senate
Capitol rally organized by disability and aging advocates aims to pressure lawmakers to raise taxes to fund human services for the disabled, elderly, and poor. Lt. Gov Hobby and State Treasurer Richards expected to speak amid a budget deficit review and a House spending cut plan advancing.
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Parolees Outnumber Texas Prison Inmates For First Time
Dallas AP report says parolees in Texas now exceed TDC inmates for the first time in state history. Paroles include county jail releases, halfway houses, and mandatory supervision as overcrowding relief. Population tops 40 000 while TDC holds about 38 000 amid criticism from Associated Texans Against Crime.
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