Sheriff Defends Staffing Choices in Odessa Arctic?
Former Ector County Sheriff Reggie Yearwood and deputy claim politics and racism spurred Sheriff Mark Donaldson to fire four black employees after taking office on Jan 1 2001. Donaldson, sworn in as sheriff, cut ties with 10 Yearwood supporters including three black deputies and a jailed Edward O Neal.
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Chavez withdraws bid for labor secretary in Bush transition
Linda Chavez pulled her nomination as labor secretary citing controversy over an illegal immigrant who lived with her. President elect Bush expressed sadness but supported her, while aides said pressure from his team influenced the move amid credibility concerns.
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Laney Opens 77th Texas Legislature With Bipartisan Start
Lawmakers and families pack Austin chambers as Pete Laney is sworn in for a fifth term as Speaker. Amid gavel taps and cheers, lawmakers begin a 140 day session focused on redistricting and crafting a new state budget. Teachers seek statewide health insurance. state employees push for better pay. Hispanics say Senate leadership shuts them out.
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Deputy D A Redford Profiles Sex Assault Prosecutions
Deputy District Attorney Susan Redford leads a courtroom push on sexual assault cases, detailing prosecutorial approach and case handling strategies in a public briefing.
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ECISD Board Receives Citizen Task Force Education Proposals
A 211 member ECISD task force presented the board with three reports during a special three hour meeting focusing on aging facilities and long term educational goals. Chair Wesley Hardin urged full day kindergarten. Middle school task force chair Mark Jordan discussed two ninth grade learning centers near Odessa high schools.
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Carol Gregg
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Odessa College
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