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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 2003
Page
1
Texas lawmakers debate 140 days of sessions with plans to raise fees and adjust college tuition as big changes approach. A new lottery option may appear while bills tackle insurance abortion and other issues, despite vows not to raise taxes.
AUSTIN AP Legislators closed the 78th regular session Monday with hugs and handshakes after budget battles and floor debate. The House and Senate met mainly for corrections and ceremonial resolutions while dressing casually and posing for photos. Lt Gov Dewhurst and House Speaker Craddick declared the session a success, noting no additional tax burden on Texas families.
President Bush began his first Middle East tour with a pledge to press for Israel and a Palestinian state living side by side. He warned the process would be difficult but progress was claimed as he prepared to meet Abbas and leaders in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.
After eight years with the Ector County Sheriff's Office, investigator David Trujillo begins the application to join Odessa Police Department. He cites higher pay and frustration with county attitudes, joining fellow investigator Brad Timmons and ex-colleague Jamie Brown at OPD. He notes funding his own office supplies and equipment.
At the Friday 7 p.m. deadline Ector County cast 3427 ballots, Midland 7178, and Lubbock 13041, up from prior tallies. Districtwide votes reached 28651, a district gain of 4270, though several counties showed declines while Andrews Cochran Hockley Howard Lamb Terry Ward counties posted gains.
Mike Conaway and Randy Neugebauer spend the final 12 hours in their home districts urging turnout in the 19th Congressional District race to succeed Larry Combest. The Midland and Lubbock rivals were 775 votes apart in the May runoff and appear headed to a photo finish as polls close at 7 p.m.
Food writer Diane Phillips promotes a new cookbook showcasing inventive pot pie recipes. Section E highlights savory crusts, bold fillings, and practical kitchen tips to elevate comfort meals into contemporary dishes.
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