County weighs jail privatization amid political turmoil
The county aims to meet state jail staffing rules while inviting bids from private contractors to cut costs. Political maneuvering colors the sheriff’s race and after the November vote Mark Donaldson, now sheriff, has begun dismissing staff. Officials delay granting him hiring power for a new chief bailiff as court costs and a pending settlement over a deputy’s alleged assault unfold.
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Sheriff’s Office
Mark Donaldson
Ector County
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Sheriff's Office
Commissioners Court
Ice storm hammers Texas as roads stay hazardous
Wild weather left many roads treacherous with ice despite some melt on Monday as DPS urged residents to stay indoors. Apollo Towing reported spike in calls from interstate drivers while 41075 homes in Texarkana and Titus County lost power. Human Services supplied 65000 gallons of bottled water and six tanker trucks delivered 10500 gallons of propane for fuel. Highs to reach the 40s by Wednesday with no further precipitation expected.
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Bill Bailey
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Bailey
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Titus County
Don Rogers
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Texas Department of Human Services
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Baby born New Year before midnight sparks tax joke
Tiffany Floyd delivered the first baby of the New Year after a long labor from 4 p.m. to about 1 a.m. Brent Floyd joked that missing the tax deduction by 25 minutes changed their potential refund. The couple, exhausted, said they do not want a repeat C section.
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Tiffany Floyd
Colombo
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Israel blasts trigger city chaos as bombs injure dozens
A crowded Mideast street was hit by bombs causing panic as 54 people were treated and one in critical condition. Police suspect a bombing link and Hamas denies involvement, while Israel vows swift retaliation and politics stall peace talks with Clinton and Arafat.
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Etty Shiling
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Israel
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U.S
Aburedeneh
Hudson Weds Rocker Chris Robinson in Aspen Ceremony
Almost Famous actress Kate Hudson, Goldie Hawn’s daughter, married The Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson on New Year’s Eve in Aspen Colorado. The couple confirmed the vows as Hudson, 21, was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role as a groupie in Almost Famous.
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Kate Hudson
Goldie Hawn
Chris Robinson
The
Black Crowes
Aspen
Colo
Hudson
Brad Cafarelli
Robinson
Texas Lottery Cash Five Winning Numbers Report
Texas Lottery Draw Monday January 1 shows Cash Five numbers 12 13 22 23 24 and Pick 3 results. Winners are advised to check official claims and redemption details with the Texas Lottery.
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Cash
Father and son die in avalanche on Emigrant Peak
Bozeman a man Donald Cory 50 and his 14-year-old son Samuel died on Emigrant Peak after an avalanche swept them 1600 feet down a rock ravine burying them under about two feet of snow. Two companions survived. Avalanche expert says a thin unstable layer under the snow created danger and rated danger as considerable on steep slopes.
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Bozeman
National Park Service
Donald Cory
Samuel
Donald
Samuel Cory
Doug Chabot
Gallatin National Forest
Odessa American postal information note
USPS listing confirms Odessa American as a daily published newspaper. It includes publish location Odessa Texas and mailing address for subscriber updates and postmaster notices.
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Odessa American
E. 4Th Street
Odessa
Odessa American Classifieds Policies and Subscription Rates
Publisher and editorial staff are listed with contact numbers. Subscription rates for Daily Daily Sunday Weekend services are shown for 1 month to 1 year with prices. The paper states rights to accept or reject ads and non-liability for errors or omissions in advertisements and requires written permission for reproduction of any portion.
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