Commission debate on open meetings act cited in Texas case
After a meeting, Caddel argued no violation occurred claiming consensus was reached without a formal vote. Nancy Monson of the Texas Freedom of Information Foundation said consensus or final action cannot be decided in executive session. Other commissioners differed, with several saying no violation was evident.
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Caddel
Odessa
Nancy Monson
Texas Freedom of Information Foundation
Monson
Graff
Gardner
Open Meetings Act questions surround Odessa County vote
The Odessa County commissioners face scrutiny over a closed door decision to hire Davis citing possible Open Meetings Act violations. The Texas Attorney General notes courts may invalidate actions taken in secret, though not automatically. The 1999 vote to renew Breathalyzer services with Odessa College is cited as a prior alleged violation.
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Ray
Davis
Texas Attorney General
Caddel
Odessa College
Texas Deregulation Debate Sees Industry Backing and Warnings
The push to extend price limits on residential security and suspend some ratepayer collections sparks industry opposition. TXU Electric cites California risks, while lawmakers and consumer groups urge precaution. Analysts note Texas has added 22 power plants since 1995 with 15 more online by 2002, shaping a different outlook from California.
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Christopher Schein
TXU Electric
California
Schein
Texas
Turner
David Sibley
R-Waco
Steve Walens
Dallas
PAC
Tom “Smitty” Smith
Public Citizen
Texas high school plan eyed to boost college prep
The proposed enhanced high school curriculum aims to improve college and workforce readiness with postsecondary education as a core goal. If approved, districts have until 2004-2005 to adopt the plan as default amid a teacher shortage of about 46,000, particularly in science, math and foreign language.
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Bivins
Texas
Pamela Tackett
State Board of Educator Certification
Texas Education
Jim Nelson
Mem
Bers
House
Appropriations Committee
Debbie Graves Ratcliffe
Texas Education Association
Correction on Irina Cech's workplace in Rio Grande Valley piece
A January report misidentified pollution researcher Irina Cech's employer. Dr Cech is with the University of Texas Houston Health Science Center, not the University of Houston.
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Harlingen
Rio Grande Valley
Associated Press
Irina Cech
Cech
University of Texas- Houston Health Science Center
University of Houston
Madonna and U2 to perform at this year’s Grammys
Madonna and U2 have agreed to perform at this year’s Grammy Awards broadcast live February 21 on CBS. They lead the lineup as the first performers, with Madonna up for multiple female pop vocal and album categories and U2 seeking best record and best song for Beautiful Day.
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Los Angeles
Madonna
CBS
Michael Greene
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
N Sync Members Plan Movie Role in On the Line
Miramax says Lance Bass and Joey Fatone of N Sync will play best friends in the romantic comedy On the Line. The film marks the pop group's foray into cinema amid their ongoing music career.
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Bass
Chicago
Fatone
Toronto
Jive Records
N Sync
New York
Miramax Films
Lance Bass
Joey Fatone
Six escapees from Connally Unit moved to Dallas County jail
Six surviving escapees from the Connally Unit will be held in Dallas County facilities in single 8 by 10 cell blocks with restricted access. They face high security measures including shackles, stun belts, limited phone use and visitor access, and separate trials likely in Dallas. Dallas County officials expect death penalty pursuits and emphasize ongoing containment to prevent communications.
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Perry
Bill Jones
Governor’s Office
Texas
Colorado
Dallas
Bowles
Law Library
Dallas County
Bob Knowles
Connally
Kenedy
Irving Sporting Goods
Aubrey Hawkins
Woodland Park
Colo
Colorado Springs
Bill Hill
Huntsville
Irving
Knowles
Greenspan backs tax cut to aid recovery and debt work
Fed chair Alan Greenspan endorsed a tax cut as a potential aid if weakness spreads, while still favoring debt reduction with projected surpluses. Bush praised Greenspan's measured stance as Republicans hail fiscal policy. Democrats criticize the size of the 1.6 trillion package, noting risks. Greenspan warns the economy may be near zero growth, with monetary policy as the quick defense.
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Greenspan
Congress
Fed
Bush
Alan Greenspan
House
Dennis Hastert
Ill
Republican Congress
Ernest Hollings
D-S.c
Texas Lottery Winning Numbers Cash S
The Texas Lottery results show CASH 6 13 22 32 39 drawn on Thursday January 25 with PICK 3 2 6 9. The numbers indicate winners and payouts based on ticket plays and game rules.
Shoppers win Harold's Bunco National Championship
Harold's clothing stores built loyalty with after-hours Bunco rounds for months as 12 regional finalists gathered in Dallas for the National Banco Championships. Melissa Gaspard of Phoenix won a $2,500 spring wardrobe. finalists enjoyed a style show and shopping at Highland Village while meeting company officials.
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Dallas
Bunco
Harold’s
Harold
Banco
Melissa Gaspard
Phoenix
Shelly Drullinger
Tulsa
Okla
Highland Park Village
North Texas
Odessa American postal and publication notes
The Odessa American publishes every morning at 222 E. 4th Street Odessa Texas 79761 with second class postage paid in Odessa. Postmaster changes should be sent to Odessa American RO Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 2952.
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Odessa American
E. 4Th Street
Odessa
Odessa American Ads Policy and Subscription Rates
Information on Readers Guide contact numbers and e mail options. Policies note the paper may reject ads and not be liable for errors or omissions. Customer service hours, mail subscription rates for various terms, and copyright notice are listed.
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Odessa
Mail
Imo
Odessa American
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