Gore Campaign Tour Highlights Texas Budget Talk and Health Gaps
Gore criticizes Texas budget over Medicaid and prison overruns while Bush counters. He cites a state surplus of about 1.4 billion and 610 million in cost overruns this year. Gore promotes a 146 billion 10 year plan to insure all children via CHIP expansion. Bush aides call overruns standard budgeting adjustments.
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al Gore
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Gore
Chris Lehane
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Lehane
Seven Oaks
Viva Bush
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Natalia
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Fleischer
Clinton
Congress
Bush campaign ads emphasize optimism and leadership
Analysts compare Bush television spots to Reagan era optimism. The ads avoid specifics yet aim to create a positive national mood on Social Security education and prosperity. Gore supporters counter that leadership for today’s prosperity differs, while both campaigns run contrasting messages and opponent responses.
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Bush
America
Antibacterial use questioned by health experts
Health professionals warn overuse of antibacterial soaps and antibiotics may disrupt normal skin flora, potentially allowing pathogens to invade. Experts endorse regular hand washing with mild soap and hot water as the most effective hygiene measure.
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Amiet
Spence
Ko Ko Aung
Texas Tech Health Sciences Center
Outer Limits Car Show Brings Music and Motors to July 30
Requena built a silver 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline named Outer Limits after gold crusted cars. The event blends a car show with a concert in Mexico City and expands beyond Latino audiences. The July 30 show at noon features Mya, Naughty By Nature, a bikini contest, and proceeds. call 580-8112 for details.
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Esparza
Mya
Naughty By Nature
Call
Odessa man held on assault with deadly weapon charge
Chad Aaron Cottrell, 22, of 5916 Benefield Ave., was jailed in Ector County on Thursday facing assault with a deadly weapon charges. Bond was set at $15,000.
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Odessa
Ector County
Chad Aaron Cottrell
Benefield Ave
House votes to ease Cuba sanctions on travel and exports
The House approved a 232 to 186 vote to end travel limits to Cuba and a 301 to 116 vote to halt enforcement of rules restricting food and medicine exports. Supporters say greater contact could weaken Castro's regime and aid farm and business groups.
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House
U.S
Cuba
Farm
Fidel Castro
Castro
Odessa thefts and arrests headline easing crime notes
An Odessa woman reports aggravated robbery after a 3 a.m. assault and theft of 7 dollars in the 1400 block of East Second Street. Bond for Gregory Wayne Mills was set at 20,000. A 39-year-old Odessa woman faced cocaine possession charges with bond at 2,500. Officers executed a search warrant on Yucca Avenue finding marijuana. two arrests followed. Another Odessa man’s bond on possession charges was set at 1,500. A 2-year-old Odessa woman reported a missing 14k gold ring valued at 4,800 left in a bathroom counter at 4100 East last Friday.
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East Second Street
Houston
Ector County
Gregory Wayne Mills
Sage St
Yucca Avenue
Lions Club activity supports Odessa charities
Wayne Matney, a Lions Club member since 1976, says the 100 member group builds camaraderie while raising funds for the community. Last year the club donated $90,000 in Odessa. Profits from roses, concession stands, and Rose Day totaled over $32,000, with concessions accounting for most income. In total, since inception, the club has given about $49,761 to 53 Odessa organizations.
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Lion's Club
Matney
Lions Club
Odessa
Heard
Sheriff Updates Patrol Cars and Seizure Fund Rules
A civil case seeks seizure of vehicles and cash, with the court approving transfers into a law enforcement fund. Clark notes updated shotgun racks in patrol cars to enhance safety for the public and deputies, while vehicles must remain running for officer safety.
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Sheriff's
Clark
Charities receive lion’s share of support totals listed
American Cancer Society 1500, Boy Scouts 1700, Boys and Girls Club 3000, Harmony Home 2000, Lioness Club 2500, Lion's Eye Bank Make a Wish 1500, Meals on Wheels 900, Permian Basin Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse 4000, Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center 1500, Queen's Scholarship S Salvation Army 1550, West Texas Food Bank 4250 and 39 additional smaller donations to charities and causes.
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American Cancer Society
Boy Scouts
Boys and Girls Club
Harmony Home
Lioness Club
Lion’s Eye Bank
Make
Meals On Wheels
Lions Club Lunches Open to Prospective Members
Matney states gifts to the Lions Club are unrestricted and can be spent as desired. The Lions Club meets every Thursday at noon at 1101 N Whitaker St for lunch and business, and prospective members are invited with free lunch.
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Matney
Lions Club
Whitaker St
Vehicle fleet safety equipment expenditures listed
A line item summary shows costs for police gear including vehicle decals and patrol car markings 2240.76 dollars and Whelen strobe lights 9200 dollars plus mag light flashlights 419.12 dollars electric shotgun overhead 1760.15 dollars and Remington Model 870 shotguns 4819.95 dollars grill guards 2400 dollars with a total of 20839.98 dollars.
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