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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1983

Page

15

TEC bill Moves in Texas House on Employment Commission

Texas House set for first floor debate on a continuation measure for the Texas Employment Commission while Senate panels prep bills to fund a new gymnasium and library at Texas Southern University with up to 15 million dollars. The TEC bill, approved 8-1 by the House Labor and Employment Relations Committee, omits a proposed human rights division.

House House Labor and Employment Relations Committee Senate Gonzalo Barrientos Austin Mark White Lloyd Criss Texas City Bob Leonard Fort Worth TEC Harry Rothell Texas Association of Business Joe Gunn United Texas Labor Committee Texas Labor Ernie Tullis

Family grieves Ricky as brother reflects on loss

Palmer recalls Ricky's shy nature and his good rapport with other kids while pondering whether to bring his youngest son Chance to the funeral. He notes Chance, aged 4, does not yet grasp that Ricky is gone.

Palmer Chance Ricky

Ricky Palmer Remembered as “Something Special” by Father

Richard Palmer spoke softly about his son Ricky after learning of his death, saying he was “less trouble than I ever had” and that Ricky was “something special.” The brief tribute highlights a father’s sorrow and a child’s impact.

Richard Palmer Ricky

Traeger blocks brucellosis bill to aid cattlemen amendments

Senator John Traeger of Seguin said he blocked a hearing on the brucellosis control bill so cattlemen could prepare amendments and remove what he called ridiculous proposed changes. He noted that a few amendments from the Independent Cattleman's Association could kill the measure.

Austin John Traeger D-Seguin Independent Cattleman’s Association

Computer upgrade praised for budgeting progress and crime tracking

Wilson and Holden touted a new computer system that replaced an obsolete unit and now handles payroll voter registration county vehicle maintenance records District Clerk child support files jury selection and financial administrative procedures The system will aid investigators by listing vehicles and suspects with matching numbers and features a lease purchase plan for 25 terminals and printers to control motor vehicle registration funds A receipt system will prevent erasures once entries are made

Wilson Holden Justices of the Peace

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