Shepperd Leaves a Legacy of Service in Texas History
John Ben Shepperd longtime civic leader and former Texas Attorney General died at 74 after a long cancer battle in Odessa. He served as Secretary of State from 1950 to 1952 and AG from 1953 to 1957, led anti graft efforts in Duval County, produced 300 indictments, helped found the Texas Fine Art Commission and Texas Historical Commission, and chaired the 1963 move to create official highway markers. He moved to Odessa in 1957, built a public relations and banking career, and was named Texan of the Year in 1984. Odessa honored him on October 19, 1989 with a street renaming to John Ben Shepperd Boulevard.
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West Texans mourn loss of Shepperd
Odessa community mourns the death of 74 year old John Ben Shepperd after a long cancer battle. Friends praise his civic leadership, tireless work, and unselfish service to Odessa, noting he led many projects and strengthened the town.
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Texas lawmakers split on impact of national transportation policy
In Washington, Senator Lloyd Bentsen criticized the Moving America Into 21st Century plan as shifting transportation costs to local governments and potentially raising state taxes. Senator Phil Gramm defended funding for innovative projects like a cross-border corridor, noting a $250 million 132 mile route. Mexico began work on its share while U S supporters seek a feasibility study.
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Odessa College hosts Wrangler Rodeo at Ector County Coliseum
Reigning NIRA champion Odessa College hosts a four day Wrangler Rodeo at Ector County Coliseum with opening round results noted on page 2B. The event showcases college rodeo athletes competing in multiple events at the venue in Odessa.
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Clements vows new session to pass school reform without taxes
Gov Bill Clements said he would keep lawmakers in session until they approve a tax free school finance reform measure despite the Texas Supreme Court deadline. He pledged multiple special sessions if needed, arguing current funding relies on local property taxes and state aid. The court set a May 1 deadline to devise a fairer system, with Senate plans proposing $817 million and House drafts about $450 million, while about $200 million could be shifted within the current budget.
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Williams Seeks outright GOP nomination to avoid runoff
Gubernatorial candidate Clayton Williams told supporters in Austin he hopes to win the Republican nomination outright and dodge an April runoff after polls put him near or above the 50 percent threshold. He urged Republicans to canvass and rally support, saying one vote could be the difference.
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Williams backs GOP push in Dallas LWV debate
Front runner in a seven-man GOP field exudes confidence after a televised debate in Dallas hosted by the League of Women Voters. Democrats including former Gov. Mark White, Treasurer Ann Richards and Attorney General Jim Mattox faced rival candidates in a Thursday night session predicted to spark more fireworks than the prior evening. Williams, noted for his cowboy image, claims statewide campaigning has solidified his lead as the primaries approach.
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