Court ruling may reshape Midland Planned Parenthood finances
A March 11 decision by the Fifth Circuit allows Texas to withhold federal funds from abortion providing clinics like Midland, unless clinics split into separate affiliates for abortion and general care. Planned Parenthood West Texas must await TDH guidelines, potentially forming two corporations to preserve roughly one million dollars used for preventive care serving about 10,000 low income people.
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Hobbs police approve joining international union
Hobbs New Mexico police officers voted 35 to 6 to affiliate with the International Union of Police Associations. About 55 officers and detention staff will join, as the city begins its first contract talks on wages benefits and schedules. The city’s labor board must certify by March 26. The Hobbs Fire Department may follow with a decision to join the International Association of Firefighters.
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Odessa theft report lists cash taken from home
A man in Odessa reported that someone he knows stole 1500 dollars from his residence between 6 and 7 pm on February 28 in the 3400 block of Noble Avenue. The incident is logged in the blotter as a theft case involving a known suspect.
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Midland man charged with indecency with a child
Eduviges Rey, 39, of Midland, faces three counts of indecency with a child by contact. Three children aged 8, 9, and 12 told deputies Rey mistreated them between April and December 2004. Rey was held in the Midland County Detention Center with bond not yet set.
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Bill would keep gun owners names secret in Texas
A Texas House bill would shield the identities of concealed handgun carriers from public records requests. Supporters say it protects privacy while opponents call it government secrecy. The measure would keep licensees names birthdates genders and ZIP codes from disclosure.
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Conaway named to NRCC Executive Committee for 2006
U S Rep Mike Conaway R Midland was named to the National Republican Congressional Committee Executive Committee for the 2006 election cycle. NRCC Chairman Tom Reynolds cited Conaway's leadership and service to Texas 11th District and the party in announcing the selection.
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