Free SNAP Ed nutrition classes at West Texas Food Bank
The West Texas Food Bank hosts three free nutrition and wellness classes for individuals families and seniors to promote healthy living. Sessions run 1 pm to 2 pm on January 19 25 and 26 at 1601 Westcliff Drive with topics on food safety for at risk populations diet and diabetes meal planning and folic acid rich foods for expectant mothers. Registration is requested but not required by calling 580-4332 or visiting adbank.org.
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Tax deadline for Ector County taxes Jan 31
Ector County taxes are due by January 31 and subject to penalty and interest if not postmarked on time. Property owners should have received a bill. mortgage companies pay taxes for business owners as of January 1, 2016. If a statement wasn’t received, call 332-6834 or visit 1301 E Eighth St or www.ectorcad.org.
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Fort Campbell Soldier Isiah L. Booker Dies in Noncombat Incident
Special Forces soldier Isiah L. Booker of Cibolo Texas died January 7 in a noncombat incident while deployed in Jordan. Booker served with the 2nd Battalion 5th Special Forces Group at Fort Campbell, Kentucky Tennessee border. The unit is part of Operation Inherent Resolve against ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
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Texas budget braces for oil slump as deficit looms
A prolonged oil slump slashes Texas budgets with a potential hole up to six billion dollars to maintain current spending. GOP Rep. Drew Darby says cuts are likely while Gov. Abbott and the Legislature face a child welfare crisis and business backlash over an anti LGBT measure. Texas faces a near balance of about one hundred five billion dollars to spend, insufficient to cover a 106 billion dollar budget.
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TRAX Bus Hits Parked Train Near Midland
Three people were taken to Midland Memorial Hospital after a TRAX bus collided with a parked train near West Highway 80 and South Loop 250. The driver, who appeared to have a medical episode, was life-threateningly injured. two passengers had minor injuries. The train was unoccupied. TRAX serves non urban areas and is operated by West Texas Opportunities Inc.
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