Tax burden shifts as homestead exemptions shrink this year
Public school and community college tax relief shrinks for homeowners under a new 30 percent school exemption and 20 percent college exemption for 1988. District Chief Appraiser Jim Goodwin notes the change raises taxable value on homes, with rates to be set in August. Residents react with concern over higher bills as exemptions tighten.
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Ector County
Jim Goodwin
Ector County Independent
Odessa College
Phil Speegle
Bill Walker
Goodwin
Godwin
Lea Taylor
Odessa
James Zentner
Explosive finds a routine thing deputies report
The Ector County Sheriff's Department reported multiple routine blasting material discoveries this year. Sgt Richard McCrea said 300 pounds of dynamite found in Odessa Sunday was unusual but such reports occur regularly, with five cases of blasting caps and eleven reports of stronger explosives so far this year.
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Sheriff's Department
Odessa
Ector County
Teen given 75 years in LSD linked assault case
In Odessa a jury sentenced 17-year-old Robert Earl Horton to 75 years in the Texas Department of Corrections for attempted capital murder after an early November 1984 attack on Marion Tomlin. Horton faced his parents in court as the judge noted LSD influence. defense argued prior treatment.
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West Texas
Ector County
Marion Tomlin
E. Everglade Ave
Robert Earl Horton
Tomlin
Robert Earl
Percy James Horton
Denver City
Horton
244Th District
Young Horton
Texas Department of Corrections
Permian High School
Joe Connally
Connally
Phillip J. Davis
Charter Plains Hospital
Lubbock
Davis
Richard Alvarado
Texas
Odessa
Alvarado
Shredder Plant Stays Open After Fire in Odessa
A minor blast at Odessa Shredder Plant on 820 W. 42nd St. caused a 30 minute fire that caused no injuries or equipment damage. Supervisor Jimmy Arteaga said a 4 year old explosion chute helped keep the plant running while workers ensured the blaze was out. Fire officials noted sparks from grinding metal likely started the trash fire.
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Odessa
Shredder
Jimmy Arteaga
820 W. 42Nd St
Urteaga
Odessa Fire Department
Jim Thrush
Thrush
Arteaga
Roy Whisenhunt
Utilities
Floyd Chaney
Chaney
Bob Derrington
Derrington
Road trip tips for keeping peace and avoiding madness
A quirky advisory narrative guides families on long interstate travel with adults and children. It jokes about packing games, blankets, candy, and ear plugs, while stressing short term promises, camera ready moments, and stopping in Toto Indiana for odd salvage merchandise.
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Toto
Ind
Oklahoma
Sundown School Reunion Sets July Dates
Annual Sundown reunion planned July 6 and 7 features class gatherings, dinner program, golf, school visits, and picnic lunch. Contact Gaylene Fariss Holms Box 433 Sundown 79372. Maxine Laird seeks Pampa High School graduates class of 1935. call 366 4711 or 332 6711 in Odessa.
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Sundown
Gaylene Fariss Holms
Maxine Laird
Pampa High School
Laird
Odessa
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