Craddick praises West Texas education and pay raise bills
Texas House Speaker Tom Craddick lauded the 79th Legislature for favorable West Texas actions. Midland College receives 20.9 million for 2006-07, UT Permian Basin gains 2 million bringing total to 28.5 million, and a 4 percent state employee pay raise with minimums is approved for 2006 and 2007. Additional measures benefit law enforcement, pipeline safety, and Midland district funding. The package also supports Midland College pilot and truck training, protects property photos, and funds FutureGen coal project efforts.
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West Texas Minuteman chapter forms amid border debate
Local residents discussed forming a West Texas Minuteman chapter after Arizona organizers spoke. Supporters want border attention and legal entry, while critics warn about unknown entrants and job competition. One Odessa resident favored open borders for work, others urged controlled, lawful entry.
Minuteman plans spark local debate in Odessa
Mary Martha Arana of MANO warns on volatile reactions to vigilante border ideas and plans a July seminar titled Immigration The New Frontera. LULAC leaders say they will meet to discuss impact while some residents fear community division amid a growing Minuteman presence and uncertain operations.
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Odessans discuss forming a border citizen group
Local residents weigh a Minuteman style effort in Texas with mixed views. Paul Garcia supports citizen crossing groups, Candy Powell backs Border Patrol help, and Taide Noberon argues it should stay with authorities. Henry Wade notes the patrol is stretched thin and could use assistance.
Officials debate Volvo factory trip for county officials
Gray Odessa meeting discusses a planned two day plant tour for five county officials to evaluate heavy equipment bids. Some argue it educates buyers, others raise concerns over time off and potential gifts. Commissioner Bryant voted to allow with vacation time. Judge Caddel dissented.
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Rail district to lease land for container facility near US 80 FM 1788
Midland firm Warren Cat eyed to lease 21 acres southwest of the Union Pacific line at US 80 and FM 1788 for a new rail container terminal. Permian Basin Railways, formed in 2003 to connect McCamey and Seagraves, seeks $150,000 in federal funds and would manage container movements and security.
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