Rare disease Myasthenia Gravis affects Odessa woman
Carol Duncan, a nurse in Odessa, recalls years of misdiagnosis before MG was identified in 1967. The neuromuscular illness causes extreme weakness and can involve the eyelids, swallowing, and breathing, with treatment including medications and plasma exchange. Doctors note possible thymus gland links and occasional surgical removal, while urging awareness and support groups in the Permian Basin.
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Kermit
Carol Duncan
Duncan
Efpaso
N. Mysorekar
Andrews
Mysorekar
Odessa
Women's and Children's Hospital
Permian Basin
Winkler County
Stiffer Food Stamp Penalties Take Effect Next Month
Odessa Department of Human Resources details new penalties for food stamp abuse starting April 1. A single offense brings six month suspension, two offenses mean a year, and three offenses result in permanent disqualification. The rules apply whether guilt is found in court or by administrative offices. The DHR will also withhold portions of benefits to recoup overissued stamps as needed. Regional data show 2.5 to 4 percent of Ellis County recipients defraud the program. Fraud investigations are routed to the department's unit and, if warranted, to local authorities.
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Joan Morris
Odessa
Department of Human Resources
Morris
Mary C. Jarratt
DHR
Department
DHE
Morris Sai
Ector County
DAR
Insurance help denied by Odessa agents
Odessa independent agents reportedly refused to assist Ector County in drafting specifications and screening bids for a new liability policy. County officials said the group declined the Jan 4 request, as the county seeks an independent consultant to secure coverage. A official word from the association was not confirmed.
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Odessa Independent
Ector County
Max Wilson
Wilson
Odessa Association of Independent Insurance Agents
Jan Fisher
Shelby Bogan
lSanember Association
Odessa Insurance Associates
Bogan
Ken Brodnax On Special Assignment This Week
Ken Brodnax is on special assignment this week. His report focuses on ongoing projects and local developments, detailing assignments and expected coverage without revealing sensitive material.
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Ken Brodnax
City eyes new mass transit plan in Odessa
Odessa considers a privately owned mass transit venture proposed by Lawrence Sims and backed by Southside Church of Christ. The plan would seek non city funding through stock sales or a Dallas co op bank loan, with federal aid possible but not guaranteed, and a pilot scale starting budget of 146000 dollars.
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Houston
Odessa
Lawrence Sims
Southside Church of Christ
Allen Cross
Jerry Yschauner
Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission
Tschauner
Goldsmith
Sims
Dallas
Jack Dillard
Department of Housing and Community Development
Federal Department of Transportation
Gordon Mayer
Mayer
Congress
Midland
MidTran
Jim Johnson
Johnson
Thomas Ferkins
South Odessa
Perkins
Odessa American
Co-Op Bank
Ector County
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