Rives probes government size in Texas Senate bid
Randy Rives of Odessa tells Permian Basin GOP assembly he would prioritize cutting a bloated government and avoiding higher taxes. He criticizes Sen Kel Seliger and vows to balance the budget without overspending, citing his past school board reforms as proof of fiscally cautious leadership.
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Alpine nursing home to close in less than 30 days
Alpine Valley Care Center will close within 30 days, terminating care for 29 elderly residents and ending work for 40 employees. Mission Baptist Foundation of America cites $600,000 in losses over two years, with staff and patients notified Monday. Community figures warn of job losses and reputational impact.
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Odessa Development Corp declines incentives for Canadian firm
In its first 2012 meeting the Odessa Development Corporation voted to not award incentives to a Canadian oilfield service company. Secretary Deaderick said the quorum approved the committee’s advice. The Canadian firm already has a site at Leeco Industrial Park and will move into the area. The board also approved Dec. 8 minutes and reviewed the final annual audit and financial report.
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Austin Keith
Dan Powers
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Deaderick
Canadian Oilfield Service Company
Leeco
GOP Senate Debate in Texas Features Cruz Attacks De Whurst
In the first formal Republican U S Senate debate in Austin Lt Gov David De Whurst faced steady criticism from former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz. All candidates condemned Obama policies and vowed to reform Washington.
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Odessa police blotter of aggravated assault and burglary reports
A police blotter lists cases from Odessa including aggravated assault on North Texas Avenue and Coral Drive, a deadly weapon assault on Harless Avenue, choking incidents on Oakwood Drive North Century Avenue East 52nd Street and East 21st Street, a building break at Vine Baptist Church causing $440 in damage, burglary of habitation on North Dixie Boulevard and Monclair Avenue, criminal mischief on Brazos Avenue, forgery at 7 Eleven and West Second Street, identity theft of a deceased person, and a stolen 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo in Zeneta Avenue.
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Harless Avenue
Phillips
North Dixie Boulevard
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Zeneta Avenue
Vehicle theft report cites two cars and times
A white 2008 Honda Civic was taken between 7 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. Wednesday in the 2700 block of East Eighth Street. A black 2009 Buick LaCrosse was stolen at 7 p.m. January 7 at the intersection of Murphy Street and Wabash Avenue by someone the owner knows.
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Murphy Street
Wabash Avenue
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