Hospital tax clash over 12.6 cent rate in Odessa district plan
Odessa officials and hospital leaders dispute how a 12.6 cent tax figure arose as the county faced a new hospital district. Officials cite a $1 million reserve and previous year funds. critics say public messaging promised a tax cut, while the district relies on sales tax revenue not yet in hospital coffers. The debate centers on how much taxpayers would save or pay as the district transition unfolds.
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Neil Bush Reflects On Family, Politics And Oil Ventures
In an interview Neil Bush defends his role at Silverado and criticizes government mismanagement of savings institutions. He recalls Aug 17, 1988 at the Republican National Convention in New Orleans where he helped Colorado delegates for his father's presidential bid, discusses his past as a Connecticut senator and current leadership at Apex Energy, and reflects on high risk oil ventures and early life in Denver. He notes his work with JNB Explor Co and explains profit from leaseholds amid a challenging industry.
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Weather Cast for West Texas and Panhandle Regions
Extended outlook shows gradual warm trend across West Texas with daily isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms mainly in the afternoons and evenings. Panhandle and South Plains expect highs upper 80s to lower 90s with similar thunderstorm chances. North Texas to see partly cloudy skies with warming highs and low 60s to 70s in some areas and upper 80s to lower 90s elsewhere.
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Weather Data Snapshot for Reading Liies High
The notice records temperatures with a high of 62 and a low of 62. Sunset is 8 56 pm, sunrise 6 54 am. Precipitation is trace in the last 24 hours with July totals of ten and year to date 4.80 inches. A daily record high of 107 was set in 1933 and a record low of 60 in 1987.
Forecast Notes Springlike Statewide Temperatures
The forecast indicates Monday will reach mid 60s across the state as the National Weather Service notes springlike temperatures at multiple stations.
Border States Weather Brief for New Mexico and Oklahoma
Partly cloudy conditions with afternoon and nighttime showers and storms expected in New Mexico. Thunderstorms may bring heavy rain and gusty winds with potential flash flooding in watch areas. Sunday highs range from 60s to mid 80s in the mountains and upper 70s to low 80s elsewhere. Oklahoma forecasts show clear to partly cloudy skies with mild temperatures and widely scattered thunderstorms. Panhandle and west regions may see highs mid 80s to low 90s with isolated evening storms.
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