ORCA seeks NAMBA certification to push Odessa pond project
ORCA the Odessa boat club aims to certify with NAMBA to host weekend RC races and attract economic activity. They would pay $2.50 per 1000 gallons for reuse water to fill a 1.8 million gallon pond, while the city plans to provide water to a power plant. The group is unpaid, forming bylaws and seeking land lease but faces delays and funding challenges.
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Forum forum candidates clash over jail staffing and privatization
Forum attendees heard debate on expanding reserve deputy options and day shift coverage. Candidates argued over jail bed occupancy, outsourcing inmates, and funding. Braly opposed privatizing the jail. Donaldson blamed former leadership for low inmate numbers. Commander warned beds depend on new administration. About 75 people attended.
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ECISD Considers Budget Risk and Tuition Waivers
ECISD leader Reed warns state funds may not be guaranteed for next year while Baird notes 189 out-of-district transfers, 50 tuition waivers for district employees, leaving 139 paying tuition from Mission Dorado and west Midland County. Trustees discuss class waivers for eight elementaries due to teacher shortages.
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Inmates 1970s Aid Mental Health Funding
A report notes that INMATES 1970s and now funds local mental health authorities to provide services. In 1999 more than 151000 people received treatment from local providers, yet barriers persist. Mental illness cannot be forced treatment unless dangerous or incapacitated, and appointment missings, denial, and refusal hinder care. When illness leads to crime, individuals join the criminal justice system where services are scarce.
Paychecks Payed After Late Delivery To Texas Health Enterprises
The state agency has paid 2.7 million to the company since Feb 1 and released 2.9 million on Tuesday to meet claims. Texas Health Enterprises shipped paychecks late, but employees could access them early. Moors warns the issue could recur if billing is not corrected, while nursing homes cover some bills and staff respond positively as discussions continue.
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Texas Health Enterprises
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David Barnard
Deerings Nursing Home
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Death after lab return unexplained says Bartlett
Preliminary autopsy found no signs of foul play after the man returned from labs for several weeks. Bartlett stated that no definitive cause is yet determined and the investigation continues.
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Natural death suspected as medical examiner weighs case
Bartlett said the medical examiner's office will wait to determine the nature of death. The death appeared to be from natural causes.
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