A&M board rejects humanities center proposal
Texas A&M Regents vote 3-1 against creating a Center for the Humanities due to doubts it would add value beyond the Interdisciplinary Group for Historical Literary Study. Critics say the move infringes academic freedom while supporters insist the center would broaden inquiry and funding opportunities.
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Officials Say Galveston Ready Despite Prep Shortfalls
Galveston officials reassure residents of preparedness for a hurricane despite a report by Philip Lipnick faulting city staff for lack of emergency management training poor organization and weak coordination with agencies The 1988 plan meets state and federal requirements but was never implemented A full drill and staff training are planned Lipnick's firm could assist while mayor Henry Freudenburg defends readiness and readiness measures continue
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Odessa Crime Stoppers Seeks Suspect In Ball Field Burglary
A break in at the American Legion Baseball Field on Andrews Highway saw 10 catcher sets, 10 batting hats, bats, 60 baseballs and tools stolen. Valued over 7000 dollars. Odessa Crime Stoppers offers up to 1000 dollars for information leading to an arrest. tip line 333 TIPS.
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Lightning blamed for refinery tank farm fire in Texas City
A fire at the Amoco Petrochemical refinery tank farm in Texas City was sparked by lightning from a thunderstorm, igniting at least one storage tank. No injuries were reported. The tank held methyl tertiary butyl ether and the incident was reported at about 5:50 p.m. Tuesday. Plant spokesman Brian Dinges described the tank and cause, with Amoco fire units responding.
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West Texas Legal Services helps low income clients in Odessa area
Judge Jay Gibson praises the agency which operates on 85 percent federal and SOLTA funds, cuts reduced staff from eight to six, and serves Ector and surrounding counties. Ginsburg notes many clients need only legal advice and settlements are often out of court.
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Salgado hearing details on sexual harassment claims rise
UL Salgado faces a Texas termination hearing amid allegations of sexual harassment by a student. Testimony includes claims by students who did not file reports and notes on a 1992 93 incident involving Assistant Principal Claudette Jones. The hearing, presided by John Rhein sghelt, resumes today with witness testimony and district officials present.
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Weather prompts disaster relief fund in rural town
Payton announced a disaster account to aid those in need as funds trickle in. Neighbors rally to help, while repairs begin and residents pray for no more rain after Monday showers. A couple's ceiling collapsed again, prompting pleas for dry weather.
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