Office files cleaned as investigation begins
Bright says she deleted old files per state rules and found nothing useful for the office. Donaldson notes interviews started Monday and may involve Texas Rangers if substantial wrongdo ing is found. Furniture moved from Bright’s former office to the district attorney's office, tracked by the county purchasing department. both department heads signed off.
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Bush Clinton urge direct charity for tsunami relief
Presidents Bush and Clinton called on Americans to donate directly to reliable charities aiding tsunami victims, urging cash gifts over in kind items. The White House faces scrutiny over aid timing while the USNS Mercy heads to South Asia and Bush and Clinton visit embassies in Indonesia Sri Lanka India and Thailand.
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Tax office reshuffle aims to finish before next tax season
Horn plans a change in the tax office after this season and will seek commissioners’ approval. She starts staff meetings Thursday then conducts one on one evaluations with employees as workers await word on their job security amid the leadership transition. Judi Hernandez and Pam Hoelscher express cautious optimism and concern over keeping positions.
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Robbery at Mama's Kitchen prompts Odessa tips call
Odessa police seek information on a New Year’s Eve robbery at Mama's Kitchen 1534 E Eight St. A female employee was targeted by a man in a red ski mask and blue jean jacket who fled in a dark Mazda. Call 432 333 TIPS with details. A separate report notes a Hobbs man died after being struck in East Dunham Street. Also, Jordan Elementary reports rash cases tied to a prior outbreak with air tests and cleaning ongoing.
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Aid Flight Over Banda Aceh Demonstrates Devastation
A 6-year-old girl in Banda Aceh exclaims at a large U S C 130 as relief planes bring aid to Aceh after a devastating tsunami. The disaster has killed over 139000 across Asia and Africa with Banda Aceh bearing the heaviest losses.
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Tsunami Relief Fund Set Up By American State Bank
American State Bank launches a relief fund for the Southeast Asia earthquake and tsunami victims. Donations at any ASB branch will be directed to the Breedlove Dehydration Plant in Lubbock a nonprofit providing dehydrated vegetables to hunger relief projects worldwide. For information call 580 2300.
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