Duncan Wins State Senate Seat For GOP Texas
Robert L. Duncan won the Texas Senate District 28 runoff over former Odessa mayor David Langston, giving the Republicans a 16 15 chamber majority. In Ector County Langston led Duncan 2 762 to 2 238 with early voters favoring Langston, and precinct tallies showing Langston ahead 1 755 to 1 664. Duncan welcomed the win and planned to establish a base in Odessa to push his agenda.
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Republican
Texas
Robert Duncan
West Texas
Duncan
Lubbock
David Langston
GOP
Jim Turner
Bob Duncan
Langston
Ector County
Odessa
Democrats Sweep House Races In Texas Runoffs
AP reports Democrats won two of three Texas congressional runoffs. Nick Lampson led Stockman 53 to 47 after near complete results. Ken Bentsen defeated Dolly McKenna, and Kevin Brady beat Gene Fontenot to replace retiring Jack Fields.
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Houston
Steve Stockman
Texas
Nick Lampson
Stockman
U.S
Ken Bentsen
Dolly McKenna
Kevin Brady
Gene Fontenot
INS sweep in Omaha nets 78 arrests at Deffenbaugh plant
In Omaha agents raided Deffenbaugh Industries amid suspected illegal workers from Mexico and Central America. About two-thirds of the firm’s 38 trucks remained active as temp workers filled gaps while 70 workers were found to use fraudulent Social Security numbers. The operation began in January and will see arrested workers flown to Mexico Thursday under INS plans.
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Omaha
Neb
Deffenbaugh Industries
Mexico
Central America
Immigration and Naturalization Service
City Public Works
Don Elliot
Deffenbaugh
Bob Sink
Shawnee, Kan
INS
Jerry Heinaver
Nebraska
Iowa
Ex-deputy recalls showdown in Brookshire firing case
Former Ector County deputy Tommy Callendar testified about retirement after a clash with Sheriff Bob Brookshire who fired Eldon Blount in a lawsuit alleging retaliation for challenging Brookshire in the GOP primary. Callendar described Brookshire’s anger over campaign signs and said he quit early, denying involvement with the signs.
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Midland
Ector County
Bob Brookshire
Brookshire
Tommy Callendar
Ector County Sheriff's Office
Eldon Blount
Blount
Callendar
Empty Stocking Fund nears goal in Odessa drive
Odessa community fund moves past seventeen thousand dollars with anonymous gifts of three thousand and eight hundred and a five thousand pledge from an Odessa businessman. The Salvation Army and Odessa American matched earlier totals as the drive continues through December 20 with donors urged to send or drop off gifts at local centers.
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Odessa
Salvation Army
Odessa Ho
Usbendi
Nih
Ees
City Hall
Eighth St
Senart
E. 42Nd St
Thrifty
N. Golder Ave
Texas Commerce Bank
N. Grant Ave
Odessa American
Broadcasters plan six tier TV ratings system proposal
Washington AP reports broadcasters outlined a six category plan to rate TV programs from K to TV M with TV G and TV P G and TV 14 in between while excluding news and sports. Critics say the plan is vague and parents still lack clear guidance on suitability for children.
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Washington
TVM
Kathryn Montgomery
Center For Media Education
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R. Duncan
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Jack Brooks
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Odessa College
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Mona Charen
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