Texas lawmaker rejects spaceport funding attempt
Corpus Christi the Texas spaceport plan faces a setback as Rep Rob Junell chair of the House Appropriations Committee says no state treasury funding for a spaceport. Backers sought 19 million for infrastructure and 3 million for environmental studies in three possible Texas sites. Junell plans to discuss with coastal legislators but demands proven upside.
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Texas
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Jonell
Dsan Angelo
House Appropriations Committee
Scripps Howard Austin Bureau
Texas Spaceport
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County settles amid probe over woman’s charges
Odessa officials kept quiet until a county attorney faxed the settlement amount after days of inquiries. County Judge Jerry Caddel said settlements are practical and not an admission of truth or falsity, citing legal costs as a factor, with the matter routed through the auditor and attorney offices.
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Jerry Caddel
Caddel
Tracey
Bright
Young athletes learn and dream with Special Olympics
In ECISD, children train twice weekly for seven weeks at Carver Center before competitions. Bused from elementary schools, wheelchair bound Adam Lucio and Leann Deloaph share pride in trophies and Kobe Bryant dreams while coaches describe Special Olympics as a calling and rewarding alike to regular athletics.
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Rudy
Chicago) Bulls
McCord
ECISD
Carver Early Education Center
Adam Lucio
Sam Houston
Adam
Los Angeles
Lakers
Kobe Bryant
Leann Deloaph
Milam
Leann
Belcher
Local newsroom table talk draws public broadcast crew
Panelists from Odessa American and Midland Reporter Telegram join KOCYV on PBS to discuss daily news. Guests note the show adds readership and publicity while critics say it isn’t a primary news source. Hosts Bodiford and Earls rotate, with Ken Brodnax as regular representative.
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Odessa American
Frandsen
Midland Reporter-Telegram
Gary Ott
Hurt
KOCYV
Bob Rothstein
Rothstein
University of Texas of
Permian Basin
Royce Bodiford
KOCV
Renee Henderson-Earls
Medical Center Hospital
Bodiford
Earls
Ken Brodnax
Olaf
Brodnax
Homicide Investigators Emphasize Detachment and Teamwork
Lambert notes crime scenes can be disconcerting yet must be handled without emotion to avoid compromising testimony. He cites lab testing, forensic analysis, and the detectives' “footwork” as essential. Perkins recalls lessons from past cases about unseen evidence, while Shepherd stresses teamwork and the evolving role of multiple investigators at scenes.
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Lambert
Ector County
Joel Perkins
Perkins
OPD
Paul Shepherd
Shepherd
Odessa
Metro Homicide
Austin tech leaders cite hard times and bold plans
At the 360 Summit in Austin 300 executives heard Peter Zandan warn that optimistic days are over and firms face a brick wall. Dell and National Instruments executives urged action on education and engineering while UT Austin researchers report more community involvement to offset the downturn.
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Peter Zandan
Austin
Dell Computer Corp
Zandan
Austin Music Hall
University of Texas At Austin Business School
Central Texas
Texas
James Truchard
National Instruments
Michael Dell
Dell
Agillion
Steve Papermaster
The
360 Summit
BLOTTER: Drug charges and bonds in local arrests
Report lists individuals arrested on Wednesday or Thursday on charges of possession of a controlled substance suspected cocaine and related offenses. Bonds ranged from 10 000 to 50 000 with several suspects held pending further proceedings.
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Reeda Lea Castilla
12Th St
Ty Carrett Huber
Yukon
Marilyn Ann Huse
S. Warbonnet
Debra B. Ramirez
Tom Green
Michael Shane Huse
Perry outlines education budget priorities and grants plan
Governor Perry plans to keep TEXAS Grant funding at 100 million while raising eligibility from 25 000 to 50 000 in state schools. A math teacher master program would mirror the reading teacher initiative, certifying teachers to earn 5000 extra annually after a rigorous test.
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Perry
Kathy Walt
Walt
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