ECISD budget tightens as reserve funds dwindle in 1997 figures
ECISD faces a flat tax roll near 3.06 billion and a reserve drop of 12 million. Board plans to underfund by 1.5 million, use up front Coca Cola payment to replenish funds, and cut spending. Capital projects include Title IX gym remodels, Ratliff Stadium complex, and technology upgrades at Odessa and Permian High Schools. The district also expects a 3.11 percent teacher pay raise and a special budget meeting on Tuesday.
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Barrymore Finds Inner Peace at 23 in New Interview
New York actress Drew Barrymore, once alcoholic by 13 and married at 19, says she now embraces normalcy and balance at 23 while promoting Ever After. Blondie split remains unresolved as two members sue Debbie Harry to block reform over financial disputes. Powell marks Truman desegregation anniversary praising its civil rights impact and military integration progress.
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Tibbets defends Hiroshima bombing at Air Show
Paul Tibbets Jr., 83, defending the Enola Gay mission as critics question the atomic bomb decision. At Selfridge Air Show he denounces younger critics born after 1945, says his actions saved lives, and laments fading Old World patriotism. He notes Japanese views and his disagreement with eroded heritage teaching.
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Hiroshima
Selfridge
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Drought Threatens Texas Plains Farmers and Towns
A severe drought in the High and Rolling Plains of West Texas, coupled with reduced government aid, raises fears of widespread loan delinquencies and farm failures. Nolan County official Dennis Cumbie predicts as many as 25 percent of local farmers could be lost, signaling hard times for towns dependent on agriculture.
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Golder Avenue widening sparks resident concerns and support
Golder residents react with confusion anger and ambivalence to a city plan to widen Golder Avenue by 12 feet on each side affecting more than 100 homes. Opponents warn of safety and property loss while supporters cite traffic and safety benefits and call for alternatives. City estimates total project cost at 920000 with 80 percent construction cost funded by the state. Public meeting set and a 30 day comment window.
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Clyde Butter
Amelia Saulsbury
Joe Buice
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Andrews Highway
Amanda Fulcher
Bowie Junior High School
Mildred Lee
Yolanda Rodriguez
Squyres
Joven
Golder Avenue
Sally Morgan
Ector County Independent School District
West County Road
Yukon Road
Charlie Smith
Medical Center Hospital
Texas Tech Health Sciences Center
Texas Tech
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Medical Center
Angel
Andrea Wade
Public Works Department
Texas Department of Transportation
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Terry
Hext
Texas Lottery Winning Numbers and Cash Games Update
Saturday’s Lotto Texas results show 10 13 15 19 27 43 with a 7 million dollar estimated jackpot. Pick 3 draws include Qe7 and 4. Cash 5 results and latest numbers are available via Infoline by calling 580-4636 and pressing 6600.
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One Lotto Texas ticket hits estimated 7 million prize
One ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Saturday night in Lotto Texas, state lottery officials said. The ticket was worth an estimated seven million dollars.
Clinton Faces Grand Jury Subpoena in Lewinsky Inquiry
President Clinton received a grand jury subpoena amid Starrs Whitewater case as investigators seek to determine if Clinton and Lewinsky lied under oath in Paula Jones suit and if allies urged lie by helping Lewinsky find a job and a lawyer. Secret Service, aides testified. Starr presses for voluntary testimony.
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Whitewater
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Mike McCurry
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