Permian Basin Drug Task Force optimistic about funding
Reeves County Sheriff Andy Gomez and Pecos Police Chief Clay McKinney met with Gov. Bush aides to discuss a $529 000 grant for Midland Andrews Culberson Loving Reeves Ward and Winkler counties The task force hopes to re activate after funding was cut last summer Officials called the meeting positive and said they must submit original copies of agreements and payroll details before a decision by Jan 1 with state officials noting technical clarifications needed and remaining cautiously hopeful
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Pecos
Clay McKinney
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McKinney
Permian Basin Drug Task Force
Midland
Andrews
Culberson
Loving
Reeves
Ward
Winkler
Ector County
Ing
Billy Conley
Linda Edwards
Pecos considers earlier teen curfew for weekends and weekdays
Pecos City Council plans a final reading Monday on a curfew ordinance lowering weeknight curfew to 10 p.m. and weekend curfew to midnight for under 17. If approved, it could take effect January 1. Juvenile Officer Hilda Woods cites reduced violence and recent drive by shootings linked to gang activity.
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Pecos
Hilda Woods
Woods
Pecos High School
Danny Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Appeals court denies Odessa man's bid for new trial
The 8th District Court of Appeals refused to grant Juan Salcido a new trial in the involuntary manslaughter case stemming from a 1993 shooting at Los Arcos Ballroom. Salcido, 22, was convicted in January 1997 and sentenced to 10 years in prison. he had been free on bond during the appeal.
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8Th District Court of Appeals
Juan Salcido
Michael McLeaish
Salcido
Lorenzo Guerrero
McLeaish
Court of Appeals
Guerrero
Eloy
Los Arcos Ballroom
Guerrero Brothers
Patriot Oil Co fuels talk with conspiracy laden view
At Patriot Oil Co on I-20 in Midland, owner Frank Holdampf and day manager Ken Nelson stock up for doomsday with food, gas, and medical supplies. They push a creed of self sufficiency amid fears of a one world government and martial law, while running a full service station with magazines that challenge mainstream views.
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Patriot Oil Co
Midkiff Road
Frank Holdampf
Ken Nelson
Holdampf
Nelson
United Nations
United States
U.S
Basin hunters aim to double meat donation to food bank
Permian Basin hunters join West Texas Food Bank in a Christmas drive through Safari Club International’s Hunters for the Hungry. The group seeks to double last year’s 2600 pounds of deer meat by coordinating four processing plants in Odessa, Midland, Fort Stockton and Andrews with a $15 processing fee per donation.
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West Texas Food Bank
West Texas
Safari Club International
Food Bank
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Carl's Processing
Odessa
Clark’s Wholesale Meats
Midland
Miller Meat Company
Fort Stockton
Quality Meats
Andrews
Sergio Vital
Cari’s
Satan Club International
Convicts Aid Odessa Needy Through Holiday Toy Drive
Maria Nunez of the U S Probation Office in Midland notes two year program allowing probationers to buy toys or food for the needy in exchange for reduced community service time. Each dollar spent saves one hour up to a $40 limit. About 25 probationers donated 80 toys this year, with many toys exceeding the limit, reflecting genuine holiday giving.
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U.S. Probation Office
Midland
Nunez
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