Bush unveils education program for at risk youths
Gov. Bush proposes Star Leaders a two year 25 million plan to guide up to 50 000 middle school students in making smart choices about school drugs alcohol sex and crime The package would fund district programs mentoring early childhood development led by Laura Bush expanded civics education and abstinence campaigns The initiative aims to improve health and future prospects while Democrats critique teacher pay and shortages observed during a Houston school visit
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Odessa Development Corp tables loan bid
The Odessa Development Corporation postponed action on its first development funds request as negotiations continue with a Pacific Northwest telecom firm for a 255000 zero interest loan to buy property at 2310 Steven Road. The loan would be forgiven after five years if contractual obligations are met and at least 50 local jobs are created. An updated contract and job commitments are under review ahead of a Sept. 8 City Council review.
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County plan eyed to chase $1 million in fines
Bryant noted a county court plan by Judge Jim Bobo to form a collection agency for criminal fines and court fees. The idea aims to reduce expenditures and recover a million dollars in unpaid fines and forfeitures, seen as appealing but needing closer scrutiny.
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Combest pushes independent prosecutor for Clinton probe
Combest said Janet Reno must appoint an independent prosecutor to probe possible Clinton campaign finance violations. He argued it has been dragged out and politicized. He warned terrorists pose the biggest US threat and supported stepped up surveillance and narcotics enforcement from Mexico. He favored relief measures for energy firms and questioned a border czar proposal.
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UT Permian Basin Receives Grant For Bilingual Education Program
The University of Texas at Permian Basin is offering a grant that funds a bilingual education program and internships with a Region 18 Service Center. Ector County Independent School District added 14 long term substitutes in bilingual classes this fall. Half held emer gency teaching permits last year and shifted to substitute status due to incomplete bilingual certification. The grant will fund mentors for new students and prioritizes applicants with strong academics, district employment and strong recommendations. Ten interns are chosen with 35 openings remaining. an informational meeting is set for 6 PM at the Devonian Room.
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Odessa Police Blotter: Car Threats and Home Invasion Reported
A 21-year-old Odessa man says an associate attempted to run him over with a car in the 1000 block of Magnolia Boulevard around 4 30 p m Saturday. An Odessa boy, 2 months, suffered head injuries and a fractured leg from an incident on Tanglewood Lane July 26 in the 5000 block. An Odessa woman, 19, reported a burglary at her Westwood Drive apartment between 3 and 3 30 a m Monday, taking movies a VCR and cash with no value given.
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Boundary row between Texas and Oklahoma over Red River
Seventeen people form the Oklahoma commission while six sit on Texas panel to fix the Red River boundary. Texas prefers a vegetation line along the south bank from Arkansas to the Panhandle. Oklahoma endorses that east of Vernon but argues for fast land west of Vernon where tributaries feed the river. Agreement would need joint legislative and congressional ratification.
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Del Rio Acuna Flood Victims Struck by Rising Creek
Floods across the border from Del Rio Texas to Acuna Mexico left at least two people in Del Rio and nine in Acuna missing. In Real and Uvalde counties five deaths were blamed on the weekend storm. San Felipe Creek neighborhoods suffered heavy damage with homes washed into trees and interiors flooded. Cards and personal belongings were salvaged as water rose four feet inside a living room and damaged appliances and a brick wall.
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