Judge reprimand over grand jury appointment scandal in Texas
The Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct censured Judge Gonzalez for appointing his friend Mike Hill to the grand jury and as foreman, appointing a second jury in violation of law, and leaving both juries officially active. The report says the actions discredit the judiciary and aims to restore public confidence in the state’s judicial system. Neither Gonzalez nor Hill commented.
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Drought Fears Grow Amidlooming Water Crises in Texas
State drought report cites 75 counties with disaster declarations and 13 awaiting action by the U S agriculture secretary. Officials warn of shortages, rising prices, and migration if rainfall does not improve. Calls grow for investment in water transport, weather prediction, drought resistant crops, and coordinated agency action through a Drought Preparedness Council model.
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U.S. Agriculture Secretary
Commission
Texas Drought Preparedness Council
George W Bush
Tom Millwee
Texas Drought Council
Hearing dog Frisbee brings security to Colorado couple
Nancy and Ken Helvey praise Frisbee, a hearing dog from International Hearing Dog Inc. The dog, matched to their home, helps Nancy by staying by her side and giving her independence. Other family members note the granddaughter’s comment about the Helveys’ happiness.
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International Hearing Dog Inc
Ken Helvey
Nancy Helvey
Odessa area blotter reports multiple crimes and incidents
Police blotter items list crimes reported to sheriffs including home burglary on North Dixie Boulevard theft of a air compressor a lawnmower a gold watch a stereo and a DVD player valued at 2400. Damages to a 1989 Chrysler New Yorker on West 16th Street amounting to 3000. A hot tub and dog shot in Placer Avenue early Monday. A 29 year old Odessa man released on bond after charges of delivery and possession of controlled substances and marijuana. Bonds set for two others on intoxication and DWI. Theft at McDonalds of 6297 cash and checks Jan 5 to Jan 9 and tow dolly stolen from U Haul Jan 19 to Jan 20.
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Odessa
Dixie Boulevard
West 16Th Street
Placer Avenue
Ector County
Jesse Manuel Ortega
Lancaster Ave
McDonald’s
E. Eighth St
U-Haul
S. Crane Ave
Former CIA chief Stansfield Turner improving in Texas hospital
Former CIA director Stansfield Turner, 76, is improving from critical to serious condition at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio after sustaining bruises and broken ribs in a January Costa Rica plane crash that killed his wife. Hospital spokesman Craig Martin said Turner arrived January 17 in critical but stable condition.
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Stansfield Turner
South Texas
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Brooke Army Medical Center
Craig Martin
Odessa American Finalist in TPA Special Sections Contest
The Odessa American’s GridIron Greatness, a high school football guide for the Permian Basin, was a finalist in the Texas Press Association Midwinter Special Sections Contest in Irving. OA competed in the 7,000 to 99,999 circulation division. Kerrville Daily Times won with History Roundup 99.
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Odessa
Odessa American
Texas Press Association
Irving
TPA
Administrators meet on teacher certification and attrition
Nelson cites large shares of uncertified teachers in Texas high schools at 20.5 percent and junior highs at 22.8 percent. He notes a high five year attrition rate and says the new test will stress secondary instruction to better gauge achievement.
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Nelson
Texas
Odessa College keeps calm amid violence talk high
Odessa College officials say they are not in a crisis despite rising violence around, emphasizing awareness rather than fear. Trustees report spring 2000 enrollment at 4,579, up 198 students from spring 1999, driven by strong retention, more financial aid, and a healthy local economy.
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Gipson
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