Firefighters halt trailer blaze from spreading in Odessa
Odessa Fire Department units contained a late night fire that damaged a double wide trailer on Clock of Bonefield Avenue. Battalion Chief Kevin Doan said crews prevented spread to a neighboring trailer as firefighters fought flames and heavy smoke. no injuries were reported and the cause remains unknown. Public information officer Andrea Goggon provided the scene timing, noting dispatch came at 3:24 p.m and units cleared around 10:15 p.m.
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Texas driver surcharge program faces elimination drive
State lawmakers weighing removal of the Texas Driver Responsibility Program which imposes surcharges on drivers cited for offenses including driving with no license or no insurance. About 1.2 million drivers owe more than 1.1 billion dollars, and the program has never funded highways or trauma centers as planned. Critics call the growing unlicensed and uninsured rate unacceptable.
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Perry Pushes Against Rainy Day Fund Use
Gov. Rick Perry pressed Texas House Republicans to avoid using the 9 billion Rainy Day Fund to cover a budget shortfall of at least 5 billion. He urged relying on UT and Texas A&M systems and public schools instead. He warned lawmakers to retain fiscal conservative voter confidence. House Appropriations Chair Jim Pitts, however, said sufficient GOP support remains for tapping the fund.
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Medicaid planning expert shares senior care insights in Texas advertorial
Ed Marcum, a Medicaid specialist with Senior Planning Services and Ladyman Law Office, discusses navigating Oklahoma and Texas Medicaid rules, dispelling myths about asset limits, and protecting homes from Medicaid claims. He urges contacting Ladyman Planning Services for guidance and a free brochure, noting the advertorial aims to inform rather than solicit benefits.
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