Texas board recommends minority recruitment under Hopwood ruling
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopted a report urging use of SAT ACT and other tests for counseling and curriculum but not as major admissions or aid criteria. It calls for need based incentives and race neutral scholarships while pursuing diversity amid the Hopwood decision limiting race based admissions.
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Canines Poisonings Roil Small Texas Community
In Brazos River territory near Dallas, Fisherman’s Paradise reports 27 dogs dead in mass poisonings over days, tainting a 400-person community. No suspect named, amid fears the culprit could be a burglar or worse. several houses were evacuated after earlier deaths and a ranch worker was fired for confessing to multiple incidents.
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Rogers
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Dallas woman recants rape claim attorney says client innocent
Nina Shahravan, 23, surrendered at Dallas County jail on a perjury charge after prosecutors upgraded a police report to a serious misdemeanor. Her lawyer says she is not guilty and blames a "tragedy of errors" in a case that began with a rape accusation against Cowboys player Irvin and Williams, who deny the allegations.
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New Mexico Tops Texas in Inmate Spending
New Mexico spends about 75 dollars daily per inmate, highest in the nation, driven by labor costs and services in dispersed prisons. Officials cite a federal consent decree and staffing levels for the high price, while Texas notes denser design and lower per-inmate costs.
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Austin daycare fire claims 2 year old victim
A house used as a daycare in Austin burned on Thursday afternoon. A 2 year old girl died after being pulled from the blaze by firefighters. Six other children aged 9 months to 4 years escaped as investigators say the fire was started accidentally by a 4 year old playing with a handheld grill or fireplace starter. The home was operated by an elderly couple. another adult resident was absent during the fire. Authorities referred the case to Child Protective Services.
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Death notices from Odessa and surrounding areas
Obituaries list Nell Brown 84 of Odessa Dimmit. Erma Marie Herrin 81 of Odessa. Alexandra Nicole Luker 3 months of Midland. Norberto Martinez Sr. 58 of Andrews. unnamed 87 year old Odessa homemaker. Mary Jo Whitley 61 of Odessa. Details include birthplaces, dates January 14 1997, service times, churches, and funeral arrangements. Survivors include multiple spouses, children, and extended relatives across Odessa Midland Andrews Marfa and Brownwood.
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Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home
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Iiating
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Midland
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Dennis
Michelle Luker
Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord
James Otterness
Sunset Oomardens
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Medical Center Hospital
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Marfa
Merced
Shafter
Mary Jo Whitley
Mark Riley
Sunset Memorial Gardens
Hubbard- Kelly Funeral Ome
Obituary policy for Odessa American readers
The Odessa American accepts death notices and obituaries within its 21 county area as paid ads. Notices may include life details and tributes, with photos only for paid obituaries, and must come from an established funeral home or be confirmed by one. Notices received by 4:30 p.m. appear next day.
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