Tech Health Sciences Center gains support for expansion
The hospital board restored funding, with George stressing strong business community backing for Texas Tech Health Sciences Center and encouragement for the Medical Center to aid Tech expansion. Dr. Richard Homan highlighted accreditation needs and regional education ties among Odessa Amarillo Lubbock and El Paso. Estes noted the economic development tax has created 1,542 jobs and about 454 million in capital expenditures, including a new electric generation plant.
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Texas Tech Health Sciences Center
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School of Medicine
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Liaison Committee For Medical Education
LCME
Odessa
Amarillo
el Paso
Tanglewood
Estes
Texas seeks federal move for Medicaid case in Austin
The Texas Workforce Commission asked U S District Court in Austin to transfer a lawsuit blocking rules that could strip Medicaid from about 2300 low income Texans from state to federal court. The move cites interpretation of federal regulations. The case challenges October rules linking cash aid and Medicaid to exam conditions.
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Travis County
Lora Livingston
Larry Jones
Commission
Paralyzed cheerleader's parents question supervision at practice
The parents of Bethany Norwood, a Prairie View A&M cheerleader paralyzed after a basket toss fall, questioned whether supervision was adequate. They say practices occurred without a coach and that Bethany, 22, remains hospitalized with severe spinal injuries after the incident last week in Houston.
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Bobby Norwood
Houston Chronicle
Houston
Memorial Hermann Hospital
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Norwood
Bethany Norwood
Truck driver faces no felony charges in fatal accident
Fort Worth police said the unlicensed commercial truck driver who struck and killed a 4 year old boy will not face felony charges as the death is ruled an accident. Paulo Cesar Ramirez Hernandez, 21, faces two Class C misdemeanors for lacking a commercial license and operating authority.
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Paulo Cesar Ramirez- Hernandez
Kennedale
Jesse Hernandez
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Craddick undergoes neck surgery in Texas Capitol plan
Texas House Speaker Tom Craddick, 60, underwent nonemergency neck surgery in Midland after a trip to Italy and an audience with Pope John Paul II. He will wear a neck collar for two weeks to a month and plans to return to the Capitol around February 2, working from his hospital bed in the interim.
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House
Tom Craddick
Austin
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State Capitol
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Italy
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Salvation Army Odessa Center to seek new gift for centers
The Salvation Army in Odessa may use a large gift to fund 25 to 30 new community centers but exact plans await planning and review. Officials say funds would likely require matching community support and would not cover existing programs or administration. The Odessa center, 25 years old, still hosts worship, Sunbeams, Girl Guards, Adventure Corps, and may expand the family shelter with new services like daycare and job training. The charity serves several hundred weekly, assisting with utilities, food, clothing, and furniture.
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Salvation Army
Odessa
Adventure Corps
Odessa blotter reports multiple crimes and incidents
The blotter lists an Odessa man alleged sexual assault on his 13 year old daughter at 8 a m January 13 in eastern Odessa. A Diamond Auto Parts break in at 2100 Andrews Highway involved shots fired through a front window with people inside. An Odessa woman reported deliberate injury to her child at 1700 Linda Avenue. A robbery occurred on Catclaw Drive where a vehicle and two money bags worth 225 dollars were taken. A theft involved a trailer and tools valued at 3000 dollars from the 1200 block of West University. A criminal mischief incident damaged a vehicle for 1500 dollars on Rocky Lane Road.
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Diamond Auto Parts
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Catclaw Drive
West University
Rocky Lane Road
Archaeology Society to Host Covered-Dish Banquet
The Iraan Archaeology Society schedules a 6 p.m. Saturday banquet at the Iraan Community Center with Western wear requested. Bob Malouf of the Center for Big Bend Studies is the keynote speaker. Call (432) 634-2361 for details.
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Iraan Archaeology Society
Bob Malouf
Center For Big Bend Studies
Building named for Odessa pioneer Dr Wheatley Stewart
The Ector County Hospital District Board approves naming the new Medical Center Hospital Outpatient Surgery and Imaging Center as the Dr. Wheatley Stewart Medical Pavilion. The $16.25 million, five story complex with helipad and 347 parking spaces is due to open in April. Stewart was Odessa’s first Black physician and served as chief of staff in 1967. His widow Erma Jo and family express pride and gratitude while 175 responses supported the tribute.
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Medical Center Hospital
Ector County Hospital District Board
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Odessa
Erma Jo
Renee Henderson Earls
Ector County Hospital Board of Managers
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Stewarts
Headlee Clinic
Monahans
Earls
Rankin ISD votes bond with tax hike for 2005
Gray says Rankin Independent School District seeks a six year bond payout and plans a five cent tax increase from 1.50 to 1.55, effective January 2005. About 885 families live in the 486 square mile district serving Rankin Midkiff and rural areas. Older residents 65 plus avoid tax rise while the district aims to avoid roughly 1.7 million in Robin Hood payments depending on values and enrollment. Community response is broadly positive with perceived benefits for students.
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Sheri Stephens
Upton County
Stephens
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