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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1986

Page

21

Washburn Cemetery Restored by Pink Hill Volunteers

Volunteers in Pink Hill reorganize the Washburn Cemetery 1% mile south of town on U S 82. They clear weeds, upright stones, and seek help to identify unmarked graves and establish perpetual care for this aging site with graves dating back to 1867.

Pink Hill Washburn Sherman and Bells U.S. 82 Washburn Cemetery Association Billie Davis Mary Jonathan Catherine Gentry Bill Davis Billie Cemetery Association Davis Floyd Reynolds Jessie Guthrie Pearl Dodson The Davises Association

Texans push for beach adoptions and no-dump pact

Texas officials urge local groups and businesses to adopt beach cleanup zones along the 600 mile Gulf coast while seeking an international agreement to designate the Gulf of Mexico as a no-dump area. Land Commissioner Garry Mauro spoke at the Adopt A Beach Task Force meeting. The first adoptions are planned for early next year.

Austin Gulf of Mexico World Great Seas Garry Mauro Texas Mauro

Insurance board approves workers compensation hike

The State Board of Insurance, in Austin, unanimously approved a 17.7 percent rise in workers compensation insurance rates. Critics warned the hike could push insurers out of the state, while supporters argued it corrects ongoing rate inadequacy. The increase, effective Jan 1, raises employer premiums by 385 million dollars. The AG sought a delay and more testimony, but the request failed 3 to 0.

Austin State Board of Insurance

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