Public health clinic faces staffing crunch and new roles
Solla notes inexperienced nurses, a reduced patient load, and hundreds of patients turned away in a month and a half. Clinic hours run 8:30 to 11 and 1 to 4 Monday through Thursday, Fridays for education. Efforts to partner with Texas Tech for STD pelvic exams are discussed while commissioners approved exploring private insurance billing.
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Ector County Clinic Cuts Spur Walk-In Care Gap
Emma Hudgins of the Health Department notes many seek STD and HIV testing at a clinic now limited in full services. Solla cites high chlamydia rates in Ector County as provincial patients struggle to find walk-in care. Banks of Medical Center Health System outlines RN pay ranges from 22.62 to 36.65 dollars per hour.
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County adopts online meeting video system under new law
City and county officials install cameras and livestream setups to record and post meetings online to meet HB 283 requirements. Odessa officials already began posting Jan 12, ECISD had prior recordings, with videos to be posted within a week on existing sites.
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County officials push YouTube to share meeting discussions
Ector County Commissioner Dale Childers and colleague Goodson promote posting meeting videos on the city YouTube page and then Facebook to help residents stay informed. They argue the videos let those unable to attend watch actions and decisions, boosting community involvement.
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Police: Man accused of trafficking and tattooing teen
San Antonio police arrested 29 year old Jonathan Moehle on charges including trafficking a person under 18 and aggravated robbery. Investigators say he drugged a 14 year old girl she was tattooed with SANANTONIO and Greedy while others threatened a friend with a knife and crowbar. Police report many needle marks from forced drug injections.
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Texas eyes legality of Internet fantasy sports games
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