Crockett County Primary Totals Face Slow Count
Crockett County officials finished late after a power outage halted the automatic counter. With 1,017 of 2,414 registered voters returning ballots, Democrat Laurie English won the District Attorney race, Bill Mason retained the county attorney post, and other local races favored incumbents and Democratic challengers.
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Tie in Loving County sheriff race triggers runoff planned
In Loving County, Billy B. Hopper and Thomas E. Jones each drew 41 votes, forcing a runoff on April 13. With 82 of 92 eligible voters turning out, the outcome surprised neither candidate, who vow to campaign harder while family ties and local connections loom large.
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Skeet Jones
Loving County
Odessa Growth and Leaders Laud Economic Development
Odessa leader Melton credits visionaries and city staff for rapid growth from 2000 to about 94,000 residents. He praises council efficiency, low per capita staffing, and real estate, hospital space, EZ Rider buses, and college campus improvements as key gains. Chamber President Mike George notes ongoing economic development as a long term priority.
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Odessa College Announces Spring Break Schedule
Odessa College will be closed Monday through March 19 for spring break. The bookstore and OC Sports Center will have special hours. The bookstore will stay open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday. The OC Sports Center closes at 1 p.m. Friday and reopens at 6:30 a.m. March 22.
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Nursing students win scholarships at TTUHSC event
TTUHSC School of Nursing awarded 38 scholarships at its fourth annual Scholarship Stampede. Names were drawn at random by Catherine Page of the Office of News and Publications. Donors included local businesses, community leaders, and area foundations.
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Office of News and Publications
Voters complain of long trips as polling places shift
Lynn Correa and neighbors vented about hour long rounds to vote near East Highway 80, driven by changes to polling locations for a Midland Odessa area primary. Officials noted more sites used than in prior elections and urged better voter information to avoid confusion at the polls.
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Augustine Court
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Ashlee Thompson
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San Marcos Court
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Chrystal Fouche
Midland County
Donna Robertson
Senate
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Midland
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Highway 191
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Odessa
Ector County
Ector Coun Elections
Wilson
Pardue to challenge incumbent Gardner in local race
Democratic challenger Kermon Pardue announced plans to run against two term Ector County Precinct 1 incumbent Freddie Gardner. Pardue criticized the tax increase and budget decisions while Gardner touted cuts and reform efforts aimed at balancing the budget and reducing expenses.
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Ector
Freddie Gardner
Kermon Pardue
Man Charged With Felony Nonsupport in Midland
Greg Abbott announced a Midland case in Alabama where Henry, 57, appeared on Abbott’s Top 10 child support evaders list. Henry posted a $5,000 bond after release from Midland County Sheriff’s Office while owing $59,032 for a teen son living with his mother. A Midland County grand jury indicted Henry in November 2000 for felony criminal nonsupport.
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Greg Abbott
Alabama
Abbott
Henry
Midland County Sheriff's Office
Midland County
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