Gentle sports writer Ben Peeler remembered in Fort Stockton tribute
Ken Brodnax recounts the life of Benjamin Harrison Peeler Jr 77 a longtime sports writer for the Odessa American and editor of the Fort Stockton Pioneer who died last Friday. Peeler a Southern gentleman known for wit and networking in Texas newsrooms and sports venues worked 1950 56 at the Odessa American and later 1962 86 for the Texas Department of Human Services. His circle included Larry L King Aaron Spelling and J T Rutherford with enduring friendships and sharp observations on a life in journalism and public service.
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Haney Wins County Clerk Seat In Texas Republican Primary
Linda Haney effectively secures Ector County Clerk post after defeating Carla Tyree in the Republican primary. Haney, appointed after Barbara Bedford’s retirement, faces no Democratic challenger in November. Haney 74.0 percent with 8 027 votes. Tyree 26 percent 2 811. County clerk handles vital records and serves as clerk for criminal, probate, civil, juvenile and commissioners courts. Salary listed at 43 848 with 2 700 car allowance.
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Voter Turnout Lags 2000 in Odessa Ector County Primary
Odessa American reports turnout in Ector County fell to about 21 percent with 13,861 of 67,044 registered voters casting ballots. Republicans led with 12,004 ballots, Democrats 1,857, and early voting comprised about 44 percent of GOP and 40 percent of Democratic totals amid no local Democratic contests. In Midland County, 13,226 of 70,225 registered voters turned out (19 percent) with Republicans again leading at 11,431 ballots and Democrats at 1,795.
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Dunn Edges Bowen in Tight Precinct 3 Primary
David Dunn won the Precinct 3 county commission nomination by 77 votes, 1,181 to 1,104, in a 2,285 ballots race. Dunn advances to face incumbent Barbara Graff in November. Bowen praised Dunn’s broad support and said he gave his best effort.
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Gardner Wins Precinct 1 GOP Primary For County Commissioner
Freddie Gardner led the Precinct 1 Republican primary with 1421 votes or 58.3 percent. Challenger Jim Cowell had 702 votes and Charles S. White 316. Gardner advances to a November race against Democrat Kermon Pardue and predicts higher turnout with the presidential election. Cowell concedes with no regrets.
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Linch and Bright win party bids for Ector County attorney
Cathy Linch defeats Lesli Barber 60 to 40 percent in the Republican primary to face Democratic incumbent Tracey Bright, who ran unopposed in the Dem primary with 1 403 votes. Linch, a former Ector deputy and current Andrews County prosecutor, says he is humbled and will work hard.
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West wins GOP nomination for Texas House District 81
Rep Buddy West easily secures renomination in the 81st Texas House seat, defeating Jason Moore 9533 to 3291 for a potential seventh term. If elected in November he will represent Andrews, Ector and Winkler counties. The office pays 7200 annually plus per diem during sessions and mileage.
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