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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 2003
Page
1
Texans face a looming school finance crisis as lawmakers finish the 2003 session without fixing the 26 billion dollar a year funding system. The Texas Supreme Court warned of collapse, and Gov. Perry planned a special session once groundwork and consensus are built.
The Senate proposes a 50 percent reduction in school property taxes funded by expanding the sales tax to currently exempt services such as auto repairs, day care, new construction, real estate, accounting, and legal services. The state sales tax would rise from 6.25 to 7.75 percent, motor vehicle tax from 6.25 to 8.75 percent, with a new state property tax capped at 75 cents per $100.
Hobbs could host a new race track and casino with four applicants vying for approval by the New Mexico Racing Commission on June 24. Gov. Richardson backs the project and observers expect a quick decision as facilities may include See HORSES on Page 2A. Sam Houston Race Park in Houston runs June 27 to Sept 6 and Manor Downs near Austin runs March 1 to 30, with simulcast stakes from across the country.
The 16th annual Mex-Tex Family Fiesta filled Centennial Plaza with mesquite smoke and spices as 25 000 people attended the menudo cook-off and festival. Organizers highlighted Tejano music as the anchor with performances by Little Joe Y La Familia and others. Proceeds from the event benefit Midland’s economy and local Hispanic chambers.
Washington reports quote critics asking whether Bush and Blair officials distorted intelligence on Iraq's chemical, biological, and nuclear programs. A former State Department analyst says statements from the top were disingenuous. DIA head concedes lack of hard proof last fall amid ongoing uncertainty. Powell and Pentagon officials defend the assessments.
Mexican cuisine expands beyond its traditional regions as new restaurants and markets open in northern communities. Chefs bring regional recipes, introducing tacos, enchiladas and salsas to a broader audience, fueling curiosity and culinary exchange.
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