Budget hearing on Reeves County budget sparks tax concerns
Reeves County Judge Bill Pigman defended an proposed 8.8 million budget at a public hearing while residents urged adjustments to the tax rate and spending. The plan, nearly double last year, would set the tax rate at 8 cents per hundred, up from 0.63 dollars. Residents pressed officials to seek business input and pare back taxes as Pecos leaders commission a Sul Ross State University economic study to compare Reeves County with similar counties. Reeves County must approve by Sept. 14.
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Pecos
Reeves County
Bill Pigman
Ture
Jesse Stephens
Sul Ross State University
Pecos Industrial Foundation
Stephens
Sul Ross
Alicia Navarrete
Exclamations and punctuation clash among writers
A reflective piece on punctuation debates among writers highlighting preferences for commas semicolons colons dashes ellipses and exclamation points. It traces a long running clash between two friends over usage and ends with a softened stance allowing exclamations only when truly necessary.
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John Laird
el Paso Times
Loretta Lynn
Midland
Laird
Pilot wins 21000 dollar chopper contract for Ector County
Jet-Copters Inc. secure a one year sheriff patrol helicopter contract starting Oct 1 with 60 hours yearly at 350 dollars per hour. The deal frees KMID-TV to continue on scene coverage while Bell 206 Jet Ranger equipped with sheriff radios and a searchlight supports patrols. Sheriff’s deputy chief confirms broader use includes burglar scouting and rescue missions.
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Ector County
Sheriff's Department
Channel 2
Bumpers
John Foster
Kmid-Tv
Ector County Commissioners Court
Gary Garrison
Sheriff’s Department
Hernandez
Emergency 911 board members discuss enhanced system funding
Two Everett Berry and John Landgraf were named to the new emergency 911 district by Ector County commissioners. Officials debate details and funding options including up to 6 percent added to base phone rates, with opponents worried about voter acceptance. Law enforcement supports the system and directors may pursue committees and alternative funding.
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Everett Berry
Ector County
John Landgraf
Greater
Odessa
Emergency 911 District Board
Jan Fisher
Hayes funds teacher scholarships with his merit raise
ECISD Superintendent Hugh Hayes plans to add 150 dollars to his 850 merit raise, creating a 500 dollar scholarship at each high school for future teachers. Board President Gomez calls the move commendable and a strong signal that instruction and students come first despite a tough year and budget constraints.
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Ector County Independent School District
Hugh Hayes
Hayes
ECISD
Vicki Gomez
Gomez
Odessa
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