I-69 study splits South Texas officials and towns
Corpus Christi reports a federal study on Interstate 69 proposes a route bypassing Harlingen Raymondville Falfurrias George West and Alice, risking billions in federal funds and thousands of jobs. Local leaders protest while Kingsville and others foresee a potential payoff for U S 77 areas amid a high-stakes funding decision.
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Corpus Christi
Nafta Eeway
Texas
Harlinen
Raymondville
Falfurrias
Eorge West
Alice
Alan Johnson
Harlingen
Transportation Committee
Transportation Department
U.S. 77
Victoria
Federal Highway Administration
As Christi Caller-Times
Kingsville
McAllen
Department of Transportation
Johnson
Congress
U.S
Mexico
Central America
U.S. 281
Kennedy
Dick Messbarger
Greater Kingsville
Controversy Cripples Texas Health Care Information Council
In Austin the Texas Health Care Information Council is crippled by internal conflict between Chair Nelda Wray and former executive director Craig Jimerfield. The feud prompted a $25,000 settlement after a whistleblower case, delaying the data bank that would rate hospitals and HMOs by cost and quality. Governor Bush appointed 15 members to start the consumer data tank, but little progress has been made amid disputes and anger from lawmakers like Paul Sees bo Maxey.
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Austin
New
Texas Health Care Information Council
Paul
Bo Glen Maxey
Maxey
Austin American-Statesman
Nelda Wray
Craig Jimerfi
Jimerfield
Wray
Way
Council
Ron Luke
Meet the Neighbors Staffing Partnership Spotlight
Express Personnel Services offers a strategic staffing partnership to businesses. They provide trained workers for temporary office, light industrial, marketing or technical tasks and can place for long term or permanent roles. Odessa franchise owner Iretta Felkins notes fast placement and thorough screening as key benefits. For special projects, qualified personnel are supplied quickly.
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Express Personnel Services
Express
Iretta Felkins
Odessa
Express Personnel Offers Cost Cuts and Staffing Solutions
Felkins states Express Personnel can cut costs on taxes and fringe benefits by placing temporaries during leaves and peak periods. Temps must pass evaluation and demonstrate skills when requested, with services including four hour assignments and readiness for core projects. Odessa branch location and phone number provided.
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Express
Felkins
Thrifty Permian Upholstery Offers Custom Reupholstery
Thrifty Permian Upholstery at 3109 Andrews Highway specializes in home, office, and auto reupholstery. Staff survey homes, provide cost estimates, and help select fabric samples from a wide in-store display. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays with Saturday appointments. phone 363-8561.
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Permian
Andrews Highway
Dalton
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