Perry urges private energy investment in Mexico during visit
Texas Governor Rick Perry wrapped up a three day trip to Mexico by urging private investment in Mexico’s energy sector. He noted progress toward opening the Burgos gas fields to private bidders while downplaying a lawsuit by Mexican politicians against foreign participation. He signed a trade pact to expand the Trans Texas Corridor into Mexico and pledged to review death row cases in Texas for Fox.
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Mexico City
Texas
Rick Perry
Mexico
Perry
Burgos
Nuevo Leon
Coahuila
Tamaulipas
Petroleos Mexicanos
Pemex
U.S
Famaulipas
United States
Vicente Fox
Curfew Violations Rise With School Session Changes
Officials note fewer juvenile curfew referrals in summer as ECISD and county police see more cases when school is in. Juvenile prosecutor Surratt says crime increases with school in, while Serrano states curfew issues drop to summer months. Violations cited include 11 pm to 6 am curfew with cops handling minor tickets and parental contact.
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ECISD
Michelle Surratt
Surratt
Serrano
Mercer
Duesler
Pat
Ector County
Burn bans linger across Winkler and Loving counties
Davis notes bans ignite sparks as fires stay near fighters. Winkler County renews burn ban every 90 days per state law while weather keeps them in effect. Loving County imposes similar ban on June 14. Andrews and Pecos cities enforce no burn and no fireworks policies with local officials citing dry conditions.
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Davis
Winkler
Bonnie Leck
Winkler County
Lack
Forest Service
Leck
Loving
Donald Creager
Joe Harper
Andrews
Harper
Jack Brookshire
Pecos
Brookshire
Texas considers restoring funds for low income pregnant women
State health officials propose restoring Medicaid eligibility to 158 percent of poverty, reversing 2003 cuts. If approved by Gov. Rick Perry and budget writers, the change would aid about 8,144 Texas pregnant women monthly and take effect Sept. 1 2005, alongside other Medicaid and CHIP funding adjustments.
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Texas
Garnet Coleman
HHSC
Russell Smith
Commission
Perry
Robert Black
Health and Human Services
Albert Hawkins
Legislative Budget Board
VA Secretary to visit Big Spring hospital
Veterans Affairs Secretary Anthony Principi plans to visit VA facilities in Big Spring and Lubbock in August, with U S Rep Randy Neugebauer coordinating. The CARES Commission urged a study by VISN 18 on Big Spring retention and future Odessa Midland area facility needs, amid an existing outpatient clinic at 419 W Fourth St. in Odessa.
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Department of Veterans Affairs
Anthony Principi
Big Spring
Lubbock
U.S
Randy Neugebauer
Veterans Affairs Department
Veterans Integration Service Network 18
Network 18
West Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
CARES
Odessa-Midland
Veterans Administration
Fourth St
Neugebauer
Principi
Big Spring VA chief to host town halls on veteran services
West Texas VA hospital serving 47 counties and 17,000 veterans annually seeks Principi visit to view care delivery in Big Spring and Lubbock. VISN 18 study seen as needs assessment for 21st century, with local study pending guidelines and a planned 2005 strategic plan submission. Lou Ann Atkins named new hospital administrator, effective July 11, moving to Big Spring later in summer.
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West Texas Healthcare System
Big Spring
Big Spring VA
Neugebauer
Lubbock
Principi
West Texas
Visn
Iva Jo Hanslik
Department of Veterans
Hanslik
Lou Ann Atkins
Atkins
West Palm Beach
Fla
West Palm Beach VA Medical Center
NASA restructures agency to boost space programs
NASA announces a realignment effective August 1 after a presidential commission urged leaner, focused operations. The plan creates mission directorates for Aeronautics, Science, Exploration Systems, and Space Operations, plus agency wide Safety and Mission Assurance and Education offices. Sean O Keefe says the transformation is practical and evolutionary, aiming to rekindle innovation and enable bold space steps.
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Washington
NASA
Sean O’keefe
O’keefe
Commission
Earth
Moon
Mars
Volunteer fire department earns DHS grant in Big Spring
The Howard County Volunteer Fire Department received a $123,750 grant from the Department of Homeland Security. The funds will support department operations and firefighter safety programs, including training equipment PPE wellness and fitness and facility modifications per a press release from U.S. Representative Randy Neugebauer.
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Big Spring
Howard County Volunteer Fire Department
Department of Homeland Security
U.S
Randy Neugebauer
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Jane E. Smith
Lauis M. Bevan
Dorothy L. Gray
Mary Lou Cassidy
Maverick Theater
Midland Park Mall
Ector County Children's Services Board
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