High School Decathlon Medalist Tony Martinez Brings Home Medals
Sugar Land Odessa High School Academic Decathlon member Tony Martinez, 17, earned bronze and silver medals during the two day Texas Academic Decathlon. The nine member OHS team competed against statewide squads to earn a trip to the national decathlon in Des Moines, Iowa, this April.
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Mayor Green Faces Recall Vote After Signature Threshold
Big Spring voters may see a recall election as petitioners announce success in gathering sufficient signatures to oust Mayor Max Green. Green will state his plan Monday after a petition started a month ago seeks his removal and a recall election date is under consideration.
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Rain offers little aid to farmers as layoffs hit plant
A Texas extension specialist says recent rains in January and February bring only slight relief to farmers and ranchers. Dynagen Inc in Odessa laid off 17 workers due to rising costs and weak demand, after employing 250 nearby. Ector County Commissioners vote on a $7 million sales tax for Medical Center Hospital, but Odessa city officials block the 1 percent plan, prioritizing their own 0.5 percent development tax option.
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Odessa Police unveil mobile radar units for speed enforcement
Odessa motorists face new enforcement as the Odessa Police Department Traffic Section unveils ten mobile radar units. The cruisers will stay mobile while enforcing speed limits, signaling a heightened emphasis on traffic safety.
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Tax split debate over city sales tax for hospital aid
City officials and hospital board clash over whether a 1 percent sales tax should fund Medical Center Hospital or be split with industrial development. Under a 1989 law the rate may be half or full percent, with voters to decide. Some back a full percent for hospital needs, others urge compromise and broader uses including Coliseum and UT Permian Basin projects.
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Four GOP hopefuls clash in final Texas Debates
Candidates road Commissioner Kent Hance said they refrained from attacking Williams to focus on their own messages. The Dallas forum at WFAA-TV was broadcast statewide as the final public GOP gathering before the March 13 primary. The Dallas Morning News KERA-TV Texas Monthly and WPAA-TV sponsored the event. Richards urged viewers to seek help for alcohol or substance abuse, while Mattox pressed for clear answers on drug questions. The debate covered anti illegal drugs, racing, taxes, a lottery and education, with White touting education and infrastructure gains. The studio audience applauded the lively exchange.
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Mattox denies racist remarks in campaign dispute
Austin Attorney General Jim Mattox’s gubernatorial bid rejected a columnist's report that he said minorities score lower on tests due to educational deficiencies. Campaign officials and supporters defend Mattox, while notes and cross statements from a 1987 education rights meeting are debated amid rival Ann Richards’ controversy over remarks on abortion and Hispanics.
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Weather Outlook Across West Texas and Regions
A broad forecast shows dry and mild conditions in most areas with a chance of thunderstorms in parts of West Texas Tuesday. Highs range from the mid 60s to lower 70s, cooling to the upper 50s to mid 60s Wednesday, and overnight lows in the 30s to 50s. Central and east to the Hill Country expect highs around 70s, with variable lows and a few showers or storms. Coastal Bend and Far West stay predominantly dry and warm, with 70s to 80s highs and 40s to 50s nights.
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Local Weather Snippet for Reading Area
Friday's high reached 66 with no precipitation in the last 24 hours. March precipitation and year to date stand at 1.3 inches. Friday record high of 86 degrees was set in 1971.
Weather forecast overview for Midland area
The forecast from the National Weather Service at Midland International Airport says today will be fair with highs in the 60s and southeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Lows near 40. Saturday turns warmer with skies fair to partly cloudy and afternoon highs in the 60s to 70s. Winds shift from south and southwest across the south plains and adjacent regions, with northerly winds elsewhere.
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Border States Weather Summary for New Mexico and Oklahoma
New Mexico reports continued mild air with fair skies south and east and partly cloudy in the northwest. Sunday highs 50s to lower 60s in mountains and northwest. Oklahoma partly cloudy and warmer, Sunday mid-50s to low 70s, Saturday lows 30s to near 40, Sunday highs mid-60s to mid-70s.
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Odessa American Notice Fragment
Reader sees partial OCR from Odessa American with garbled names and street address. Source text lacks clear event or person. no verifiable facts to summarize.
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