Craddick seeks to trim House seniority and control budget panel
Speaker Tom Craddick proposes rule changes to strip senior House members of seats on the Appropriations Committee and give him power to appoint all members. With a Republican majority emerging, veteran Democrats fear losing influence over the two year state budget. The amendments were discussed by about 30 lawmakers, per the Austin American Statesman.
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Lott steps down as Senate GOP leader to allow Frist rise
Senate Republican leader Trent Lott resigned amid backlash from racially charged remarks. Bill Frist, an eight year veteran and White House ally, gained broad support to succeed him, with a conference call planned to formally name Frist as majority leader effective January 6, 2003.
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Hispanic art contest entries on display at county library
Winners of the citywide Tejano Art Show are on display at the Ector County Library through January. About 25 entries were submitted by local students and adults, with Mari Garcia winning first place for a watercolor titled Shapes. The event, organized by Hispanic Heritage Odessa, aims to spotlight local talent and foster community engagement.
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Odessa Police Chief urges delay on ad covered cars contract
Odessa Police Chief Chris Pipes urges city officials to postpone signing with Government Acquisitions Inc. until the company proves its viability. He questions the venture as too young and untested, noting no serviced cars and a limit of one car per year. City Manager Morton backs a wait and review next year.
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Empty Stocking Fund tops $40,000 goal by $7,000
Odessans surpassed the $40,000 target in the Empty Stocking Fund drive ending Friday with a final tally of $46,963.06. Salvation Army Maj. Robert Winters said the money will aid about 1,000 children with gifts and 500 families with Christmas dinners, aided by Bowie Junior High School donations of $1,374.46.
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