Bottoms 2002 Awards Spark Overpass Debate and Odd Honors
An annual Bottoms gathering in the Permian Basin gives a quirky nod to a non existent I 20 overpass and a Family Dollar warehouse project expected to employ 500 people. The event celebrates dubious achievements with playful trophies while politics and delays linger. The proceedings mock bureaucrats and a local Mojo football coaching change emerges as a tangled end note.
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Permian
Family Dollar
Wadder
T.J. Mills
Mills
Perry vows no new taxes as Texas faces $5 billion shortfall
Governor Rick Perry warned that all programs will face cuts with a $5 billion state budget gap as the 2001 Legislature prepares to convene. He rules out new taxes, backs possible gambling expansion, and notes teacher health insurance will continue while a special session may be needed. He cited overspending, vetoed 82 bills in 2001, and said lawmakers must close the gap before drafting the next budget.
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Perry
Carole Keeton Strayhorn
George W. Bush
Texas
UTPB Breaks Ground On Two Additional Student Housing
Officials and students at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin broke ground for two new apartment style residence buildings. The project aims to meet current demand and accommodate future students before the next academic year. President David Watts and housing leader Leta Blewett emphasized expansion as key to off campus housing options.
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UTPB
University of Texas of the
Watts
Official praises ECISD Speaker meets with trustees administrators
Nationally recognized education speaker and writer Douglas Reeves praised Ector County Independent School District leaders after a special 7 a.m. board training session. Reeves, based near Boston, also spoke with campus administrators and presented a leadership matrix to guide district instruction. Reeves visit aims to boost administrative instruction.
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Douglas Reeves
Ector County
Reeves
Boston
Roy Reeves
MCH breaks ground on new five story hospital building
A ground breaking ceremony marks the start of a 26.7 million five story surgery imaging and office building at Medical Center Hospital. Tony Ruiz notes costs may rise to 30 million, with completion targeted for February 2004. The project will provide physician and medical office space. Bill Webster calls it a culmination for the Center Campus as officials from the hospital district city and hospital attend. ceremony at 11 30 am on Fifth Street between Sent ae atin avenues.
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Medical Center Hospital
Tony Ruiz
MCH
Bill Webster
Fifth Street
Sent Ae Atin Avenues
Feetor Comm Hospital District Board
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Ken Brodnax
Gary Payne
Odessa
Naomi Sotelo
Jeremy Sotelo
Sherwood Park
David Watts
Leta Blewett
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