ECISD appoints Roy Benavides as new superintendent
In March the Ector County Independent School District named Roy Benavides to replace retiring Vernon Stokes. Benavides, formerly executive director at Region XIII Education Service Center, began June 1 with August bringing policy changes including extended training hours. Some teachers, already working 50 to 60 hours weekly, objected to weekend sessions and after school commitments.
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Ector County Independent School District School Board
Roy Benavides
Vernon Stokes
Benavides
Region XIII Education Service Center
Austin
ECISD
MCH Ends Fiscal Year Deep in the Red
Medical Center Hospital closed FY2000 with a 14 million deficit and only 67 million in cash. CEO Bill Webster cited Medicare reimbursement changes and disproportionate funds as major factors. Bad debt hit 33 million against a 21.3 million budget. Rates rose, a ward was closed, and staff layoffs followed. A patient recalls continued use of the facility despite the crisis.
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Medical Center Hospital
MCH
Bill Webster
Midland Memorial
Sharon Wright
Monahans deputy killed in line of duty
In Monahans a Ward County sheriff's deputy and two residents died after a 9-1-1 domestic disturbance call on October 29. Deputy Lee Russ was stabbed 15 times but shot Jose Ignacio Galindo, 29, before dying. Galindo, a Texas man with a history in law enforcement, was found with blood alcohol at .13 percent.
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Fort Worth
Monahans
Lee Russ
Russ
Ward
Jose Ignacio Galindo
Galindo
Nesparza Galindo
Hans
el Paso
Ward County Sheriff's Department
Jose
Jose Galindo
Texas
Gerry Villalobos
County election reshapes local offices with big margins
Republican challenger Mark Donaldson defeats incumbent Sheriff Reggie Yeé by about 5,000 votes in Election Day contests. The result surprised some, as voters turned out strongly, delivering decisive wins across several local races. Page 2B has full results and reactions.
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Mark Donaldson
Reggie Yeé
Donaldson
Reggie Yearwood
Flooding Claims Two Young Lives in Big Spring
In March floodwaters swept away a 1993 Chrysler Eagle on County Road 818 near Mustang Draw. Cindy Harbour and her 6 year old son Dalton were carried to danger while 18 month old Peyton was strapped in. Peyton's body was recovered later that day as the search ended.
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Cindy Harbour
Dalton Harbour
Peyton Harbour
West County Road 10
Mustang Creek
Big Spring
Dalton Lee Harbour
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Cacolo
Odessa American
Peyton
Peyton Harbor
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