Court limits abortion rights in parental notification rulings
The Supreme Court split 6 to 3 to uphold an Ohio law requiring parental notice or judicial approval for unmarried girls under 18 seeking abortions. It also allowed Minnesota to require notice to both parents if a judge can grant an alternative, while striking a two-parent notice provision with no judicial option.
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Families limited in ending coma cases
The Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision upheld states' power to keep persistently comatose patients on life support when wishes are not clearly known. It blocked Missouri parents from ordering removal of feeding tubes for Nancy Cruzan, while recognizing a competent person has a right to refuse treatment.
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Tough Decisions on Year Round School for Parents
Single parent Mary Larsson debates keeping daughter Whitney Gwyn at Galene Elementary or paying for baby sitter costs during two week intersessions. She weighs transfer, time with relatives, and possible intersession activities while district officials argue year round schooling benefits and costs.
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Perea Boe Ramirez
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Day cares brace for year round opening at Gale Pond Alamo
Odessa area day care centers react to Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School adopting a year round calendar in fall 1991. Six weeks of classes followed by two weeks off, with an August monthlong break. Agencies report limited knowledge but five centers expect to handle a surge of school age children. Lucy McAdams notes a single inquiry so far.
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Odessa
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Southside clinic expands to new North Golder site
Texas Tech Southside Health Center opens a new office at 315 North Golder Ave next to the academic health center to improve access for uninsured patients. The clinic serves about 18 patients daily with three exam rooms and an eligibility office while emphasizing preventive care and local outreach.
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Southside
Owen Grossman
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Tech
Grossman
Gloria Bond
Talkes
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Montford Named To Senate Finance Chair In Texas
State Sen. John Montford of Lubbock has been named interim head of the Texas Senate Finance Committee replacing Kent Caperton who won’t seek re election. Montford will serve as chairman as the 72nd Legislature begins in January 1991, with Sen. Bob Glasgow named to lead State Affairs. He plans to identify deficits and protect agency services, focusing on Mental Health, Human Services, and public education while gaining a broader view of the state budget. He stressed leadership for a balanced budget and relationship-building with agencies. The appointment, made by Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby, is expected to benefit West Texas interests and elevate the panel’s influence.
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