Brownsville School Board trip to NSBA costs taxpayers big
Brownsville Independent School District spent 16312 for lodging for four trustees and one administrator to attend the NSBA conference in Orlando. The group booked seven packages at the Contemporary Resort, including theme park passes, with refunds and reimbursements reducing the final figure. The district says charges were paid with local tax dollars and kept within a 50,000 travel budget, though details remain disputed.
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Brownsville
Brownsville Independent
National School Board Association
Orlando
Fla
RISD
Disney World
Disney
BISD
Disney World Theme Parks
Joe Cadriel
Joe Colunga
Joe
Henry LeVrier
G. Wallace Jackson
Linda Salazar
Hugh Emerson Jr
David W. Vela
Lopez
Vela
Velas
Jorge
Ninfa Lopez
Joe Lopez
National School Board
Marriott
Brownsville Herald
Cadriel
Colunga
Gilman
LeVrier
Brown
Disney Plus
Jackson
Region 1
UTPB to Hold Free Internet Business Seminar
The Small Business Development Center at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin offers a free seminar on how the Internet and World Wide Web can help or hurt a business. It runs 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Center for Energy and Economic Diversification, 1400 N Farm to Market Road 1788. Advanced registration is required due to limited seating. call 552-2455 for reservations or more information.
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Small Business Development Center
The
University of Texas of the
Permian Basin
Center For Energy and Economic Diversification
1400 N
Pediatrician kills intruder during home hostage incident
El Paso physician Dr. Joseph Segapeli, 44, shot and killed 38-year-old Steven Craig Medrano after Medrano carjacked a van and forced entry into the doctor's home. Medrano allegedly ordered a clothing change while holding the doctor’s three children, their nanny, and another man in the kitchen. The confrontation ended with Segapeli firing.
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EL Paso
Joseph Segapeli
Steven Craig Medrano
Medrano
al Velarde
el Paso Times
Roswell UFO Festival Activities And Talks Schedule
The Roswell festival runs through July 29 with gate prices 10 for adults and 6 for children. Attractions include virtual reality rides stalls and a fashion show and costume contest at the Roswell Museum and Art Center from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Speakers include Ronald Regehr July 2 at the Roswell Convention Center Stanton Friedman July 5 and Peter Davenport July 6 at the UFO Museum. A July 4 noon barbecue at Pioneer Plaza concludes with a dusk fireworks show. Call (505) 623-5695 for details.
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Grant
Roswell Museum and Art Center
Bertha.Polace
Ronald Regehr
Roswell Convention Center
11Th
Main Streets
Regehr
Earth
International Ufo Museum
N. Main St
Stanton Friedman
Friedman
Peter Davenport
UFO Museum
Pioneer Plaza
Roswell
Ross faces federal fraud case over Sunbelt check forgeries
Ross, an employee of Sunbelt Roofing and Insulation, allegedly forged checks payable to herself drawn on Sunbelt’s account at First State Bank of Odessa from 1995 to 1998, deposited them into her First American Bank account, and forged 20/20 Investments checks to cover Sunbelt losses. The indictment cites more than 500000 in total fraud with 170000 losses. Tad A. Brown and Don Brown own Insulation and 20/20 Investments. Sentencing is set before Judge Royal Furgeson with possible 30 year prison, up to 1 million fine, and 170000 restitution. Ross remains free on bond.
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Ross
Sunbelt Roofing
First State Bank of
Odessa
Sunbelt Roofing and Insulation
First
American Bank
First State Bank
Sunbelt
Tad A. Brown
Don Brown
Royal Furgeson
Primomo
Jail budget hike and capacity boost to meet standards
The county plans about 300000 from reserves for new jail positions and training costs to reach a capacity of 528 inmates. The jail now houses 457 inmates with 106 staff. Officials ordered fixes including tile replacement, reduced dormitory occupancy, separate inmate classifications, weekly clothing, and updated intercom and exit lighting. An inspector will conduct an unannounced visit to verify compliance.
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Commission
Julian
Gardendale man released on bond for felony DWI charge
A 24 year old Gardendale man Kevin Carl Renfro posted bond after a felony driving while intoxicated charge. Bond was set at $2,500 and he was released from Ector County jail. An Odessa girl reported a man had sexual contact with her in June in northeast Odessa.
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Gardendale
Ector County
Kevin Carl Renfro
Auburn
Odessa
Essa
TxDOT seeks help designing public transportation program
TxDOT invites current operators agencies and transportation entities to help plan a districtwide three to five year grant program for elderly and disabled riders. Odessa district official Gary Watson says the effort aims to assess community needs and explore consolidating operators to simplify administration. A meeting is set at 10 a.m. today at the Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission Midland International Airport.
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Texas Department of Transportation
Txdot
Gary Watson
Odessa
Permian Basin
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