Controversy Over Confederate Flag at Lee High School Games
The district allows parents to display the Confederate flag at school events but bans student display on district property. Officials note a 1990s policy shift retiring the school flag, while some trustees and parents defend embedding flag tradition. Students face disciplinary action if they display the flag. adults remain unrestrained but cautioned about sensitivity.
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Torres
Lee High School
George Cooper
Cooper
Midland School Board
Martha Manulik
Manulik
Midland
Hocker- Fuller
Hocker-Fuller
James Fuller
Daniel Rendon
George Lara
Rendon
Odessa bonds plan debated to fund city projects
Williford presented bond calculations to the Odessa board, showing how a $11.55 million bond issue could fund project costs with a $2.4 million annual sales tax revenue, 5.75 percent interest, and a 20 year term. He warned debt service would consume cash, risking essential operations if revenue is pledged.
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Williford
ODC
CDC
Wood
DPS leader vows zero tolerance after KKK themed parties by troopers
Francis demanded relentless action to prevent racism and sexism within the Texas DPS after reports of birthday parties for two black troopers by uniformed colleagues wearing Ku Klux Klan style hoods surfaced. He warned the commission will not tolerate any racist acts and stressed accountability across offices in Odessa and Midland amid suspensions of several East Texas troopers.
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Francis
Livingston
Odessa
Midland
DPS
John Barton
Texas Commission On Law Enforcement Standards and Education
Tcleose
Barton
Pny
East Texas
KKK
Associated Press
Larry Griffin
Texas extends loan program to 161 counties
The announcement expands eligibility for the Loan Assistance Program to include Crane Howard Martin Midland Pecos Presidio Reagan Terrell Upton and Ward Counties plus 61 new counties, bringing the total to 161 counties eligible for commercially produced livestock related to human food production.
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Crane
Howard
Martin
Midland
Pecos
Presidio
Reagan
Terrell
Upton
Ward
Texas
Nominations Open for John Ben Shepperd Leadership Awards
Nominations are being accepted through February 29 for the 16th Annual John Ben Shepperd Outstanding Texas Leader Award and Local Community Leader Award. Administered by the John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Institute at University of Texas of the Permian Basin, the awards honor ethics and leadership in Texas. The 2000 Leadership Annual Forum will be September 15 to 17 in Austin, with nomination forms and registration available at UTPB. Call 552-2850 or visit the university site for details.
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John Ben Shepperd
Texas
Public Leadership Institute
University of the Texas of the
Austin
UTPB
E. University Blvd
Utpb.edu
R.C. Hoiles
Freedom Communications Inc
Odessa
Odessa American
Freedom
Trial details emerge in Nance case with shifting testimonies
Witness Tuda recalled the shooting aftermath but could not confirm how many fled as he remained drowsy. He offered inconsistent statements to prosecutors and defense. Clara Nance admitted her son faced drug and alcohol issues but noted he never drank at home. Residents testified as the La case extends toward mid next month.
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Nance
Tuda
Clara Nance
Odessa Crime Blotter Details Assaults Thefts and Vandalism
A report lists crimes including aggravated sexual assault of a child involving a 14 month old in East Odessa and a 13 year old victim in central Odessa. Arrests and bond amounts are noted for possession of controlled substances. Theft at First American Bank involved an $8,100 erroneous withdrawal. Vehicle thefts, unauthorized use, and criminal mischief at Rosa's Café and Saulsbury Industries are detailed with dates and values.
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Odessa
Ector County
Diana Marie Santos
Oakwood Drive
Pine Avenue
Saulsbury Industries
Andrews Highway
Family sues hospital over toddler death from strep case
Greg and Tammy Giger of Gatesville filed a wrongful death suit against Coryell County Memorial Hospital and a doctors' group, amending their 1998 suit against ER physician Dr. Barry E. Phillips. They allege Hailey Giger was improperly diagnosed and sent home October 19, 1997, dying the next day.
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WACO
Coryell County Memorial Hospital
Greg
Tammy Giger
Gatesville
Barry E. Phillips
Gigers
Phillips
Rockport
A Remembrance of War series opens at Confederate Air Force
The American Airpower Heritage Museum launches its 2000 seminar series with A Tribute to the Big Bird focusing on the B-17 Flying Fortress. Former B-17 crewmembers Frank Hawk Eddie Krupa Dean Lagerly and Dick Grice discuss experiences at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Confederate Air Force Headquarters. Call 563-1000 for details.
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American Airpower Heritage Museum
Frank Hawk
Eddie Krupa
Dean Lagerly
Dick Grice
Confederate Air Force Headquarters
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