Kirby Announces Retirement as Texas Education Commissioner
Texas Education Commissioner W N Kirby announced plans to retire in January after 30 years with public schools. In a letter to State Board of Education Chairman Monte Hasie he said he would stay briefly after January 31 if a successor is not yet chosen. He has served six years and faced possible replacement next year.
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Austin
W.N. Kirby
Texas Public Schools
Monte Hasie
State Board of Education
Kirby
Oil tax bill and spill cleanup plan proposed in Texas
State Sen. Carl Parker and Rep. Hugo Berlanga introduced a 2 cent per barrel oil tax on shipments to the Texas coast and a proposal to put the General Land Office in charge of oil spill cleanup. They cited two recent major offshore spills near Texas that dumped over 4.5 million gallons.
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Austin
Texas
State General Land Office
Carl Parker
Port Arthur
Hugo Berlanga
Corpus Christi
Center Aims Home Like Recovery for Nursing Facility
Delaney outlines a new nursing home within the hospital designed to feel like a home. Patients will rise and dress daily, dine in a dedicated room, and participate in activities led by an activity director. Medicare patients must meet skilled care criteria and have hospital access to therapies.
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Delaney
Medicare
Tal
Odessa nursery dedication highlights Rodriguez legacy and Carter praise
Former Mayor Don Carter and ex-City Council member Jaime Rodriguez were cited as key figures in a Murphy Street nursery project. Rodriguez praised the effort and Davenport noted the center’s value for Odessa youth as plans move toward Sept. 17 move-in. United Way support estimated at 35 to 37 percent.
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Don Carter
Jaime Rodriguez
Carter
Odessa
Rodriguez
Jo Ann Daven
United Way
Walker
Davenport
Ee Nursery
Murphy Street
JTPA program changes lives in Permian Basin story
Lendrum's turn from welfare to nursing and business owner illustrates JTPA impact in the Permian Basin. Virginia Belew guided her to opportunity, with JTPA investments totaling 24 million through 1989 creating training and jobs. Other honorees include Kersh Sedillo Kennemar Best and Jones, all benefiting from retraining in Midland Odessa Big Spring and surrounding areas.
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Lendrum
Big Spring
Women's and Children’s Hospital
Odessa
Virginia
JTPA
Willie Taylor
Council
Permian Basin
Bill Kersh
Kelly Sedillo
Midland
Kay Kennemar
Shirley Best
Ginger Jones
Kersh
Midland Sig
Mida Computer
Sedillo
Midland Memorial Hospital
Kennemar
Howard County Judge's Office
Bost
Jones
Hospital tax debate sparks fear of repeated rate hikes
Board member David Porter opposed the budget and tax rate, warning of 10 to 20 percent increases annually for the next five to ten years. Discussion centered on indigent care limits, Medicaid underfunding, and higher charges to paying patients as the hospital seeks to stay solvent.
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David Porter
Porter
Larry Town
Tonn
Protesters picket Dynagen odor complaints in Odessa
About 50 residents marched around the Dynagen Inc complex on South Grandview Avenue in 100 degree heat to demand reduced noxious emissions. Organizers cite air quality concerns linked to Dynagen’s seven solar ponds and prior plant actions while officials say emissions are being treated and not toxic.
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Dynagen
Dynagen Inc
South
Grandview Avenue
General Tire
Odessa
Gene Collins
Collins
Uel
Ed Kalail
Kalail
Texas
UT upper-level schools face expansion questions in Texas House
A House subcommittee failed to recommend expanding the University of Texas or Permian Basin into four-year schools. Rep. Gary Watkins notes UTPB as a candidate for freshman and sophomore expansion while Rep. Wilhelmina Delco reports no expansion recommendations. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will study the issue as Chancellor Hans Mark says UT System will support community decisions.
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Austin
University of Texas
Permian Basin
Gary Watkins
D-Odessa
The
UTPB
House
Senate
Wilhelmina Delco
D-Austin
Higher Education Committee
Watkins
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Hans Mark
Death notices from Edmond and Odessa list several local figures
Obituaries for John W. Sims 60 of Fort Worth and Claude Clayton Fannin 86 of Odessa note services and burials in Edmond and McCamey Resthaven. Also listed are John Jerome Willis Jr. 65 of Odessa with services at Temple Baptist Church and multiple survivors and affiliations. Memorials suggested to the National Kidney Foundation.
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Edmond
Okla
John W. Sims
Fort Worth
Baggerley Funeral Home
Noble Wilshire
Gracelawn Cemetery
Sims
Veterans Hospital
Dallas
Kidney Foundation of Texas
YMCA
Odessa
Mark D. Sims
Midwest City
Jeffrey B. Sims
John Potter Sims
Melisa Lin Conner
Mary P. Sims
James M. Sims
Big Spring
Terry Sims
Big i
Claude Clayton Fannin
Schedrkonday
Resthaven Cemetery
McCamey
John Jerome Willis Jr
Temple Baptist Church
Jerry Thorpe
Griffin Jones
Mr. Willis
Medical Center Hospital
Beaumont
Vashti Berry
Willis
Permian Movers
J.J. Willis Trucking Co
Atlas van Lines
Odessa High
Universieee A
Theta Xi Fraternity
Chuck Wagon
The
Pilots Club of
Austin
John Jerome Willis III
Laura Ann Myers
Mary Jane Briscoe
Michelle Martinez
el Paso
Adele Willis
Ed Nama Willis
Fred Willis
Palmer Willis
Saene
Joe Willis
Mary Rhodes
Sara
Beckyn
Lubbock
Kelly Funeral Home
Penig Atwoseboma
Jesse Clarkson Services for Jesse Hunter
Jesse Clarkson dies after lengthy illness at home born August 22 1911 in McKinney married September 5 1936 in Plainview moved to Odessa in 1952 retired manager of American National Insurance and WW II veteran. Survived by wife two daughters a son in law sister brothers and six grandchildren. Services arranged by Odeess. remains.
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Clarkson
McKinney
Maxine M. Cooper
Plainview
Mr. Clarkson
Odessa
Las Cruces
N.M
American National Insurance Co
H.A. McFarland Masonic
Sam J. Helm
el Maida Shrine
el Paso
Knights Templar
Crescent Park
Ivors
Anita W. Daniel
Billie G. Maure
Coleman
Luther Clarkson
Corsicana
Hallie Snider
Bessie Klien
Scottsdale, Ariz
Mentie Stewart
Odeess
Kelly Funeral Home
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Phyllis Wheatley
Virginia Belew
Private Industry Council
Branson
Stephen Wiesenfeld
Indicare Cedline Keetle
America
Richard Dulaney
Wiesenfeld
Dynagen Plant
Wm. Tracy Cowle
Air Control Board
Tryons
State Air Board
Charley Sims
Tacb Region 6
Lewis
John Sims
Claude Fannin
Fannin
Deerings
Baird
Mildred Seabourn
Oklahoma City
Beulah Campbell
Delaen
Samtien Penihiinnsia
John Willis Jr
Jesse Clarkson
Jesse Hunter
Oleta
Oleta Swafford Beeler
Hubbard-Kelly
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