Public hearing urged on election method changes by board
Joanne DeWitt attended as a concerned citizen fearing the bill would let board members alter the election method capriciously with each election. She argued that 120 days is not enough time before an election to obtain approval, such as from the U S Justice Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanne DeWitt
U.S. Justice Department
Gene Abbott
Williamson
Joseph Williams
Greater New Hope Baptist Church
Dorothy Smith
Black Adviso
Hospital board stalls on single-member district plan choice
At a DeWitt hospital board meeting officials remain undecided between four proposed election methods 3-4 2-5 1-6 or 7 single-member districts. Community leaders accuse the board of delaying to dodge minority lawsuits while demanding a firm decision.
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DeWitt
Ry Council
Hernandez
Cahoon
Texas Senate committee advances late term abortion bill
A Senate committee approved a bill barring third trimester abortions by physicians. The sponsor warns the amended version risks constitutional challenges as it seeks to revoke medical licenses for doctors performing third trimester abortions.
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Austin
Senate
U.S
Senate Committee On Health and Human Services
Senate amends abortion bill to permit third trimester license revocation
The Senate amended the abortion bill dropping criminal penalties and allowing the Texas Board of Medical Examiners to revoke a physician's license for abortions in the third trimester. The panel also approved liens warnings on homesteads. A separate measure would license asbestos removal workers and bar on-duty firefighters and police from political activity in larger cities.
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Ted Lyon
Hugh Palmer
Texas Board of Medical Examiners
Austin
Senate
House
Governor House
State Health Department
Four Teens Arrested in Mexican Citizen Slaying
Four teenagers aged 15 or younger were arrested in the slaying of Jose Moreno described by police as a senseless $2 robbery. The spree began with stolen car theft, nursery school break‑in, and arson before Moreno was gunned down in a bar parking lot.
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Austin
Jose Moreno
Moreno
Rita Delgado
Police Hispanic Task Force
Delgado
Odessa mayoral candidates discuss taxes and city finances
The two candidates debate tax impact and city finances, with emphasis on investigating embezzlement by a city cashier and whether criminal charges should be pursued. They push repayment, tax considerations, and bold development plans like Monahans Draw Park while highlighting backgrounds in education and oil industry work.
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Heap
John Harrison
Odessa
Harlingen
Huffaker
Monahans Draw Park
Teacher’s Market
N. Lee Ave
Bowie
San Jacinto
Man Convicted of Murder in Infant's Dumpster Death
The trial centered on Orlando Hernandez Banuelos Jr. found in a Dumpster near 2549 W. 10th St. Police said Banuelos admitted to killing after his infant son Orlando Banuelos Jr. went missing. A jury deliberated and sentenced Banuelos to 50 years for murder despite defense urging involuntary manslaughter or negligence.
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Alvarado
Ranuelos
Jones
Banuelos
Orlando Hernandez Banuelos Jr
10Th St
Arson case details tied to Petersons and Weddell
Defense cites a 21 word handwritten denial saying John Peterson never met Weddell, a note Peterson claims is forged. Hammond and Weddell, both convicted in 1985 for arson conspiracy in the O Michael Building fire, faced appeals and new trial requests in 1986. Weddell paid Petersons Jr 3300 for taped conversation and signed note, per affidavit. Lori Zinn referenced in motion.
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Peterson
John Peterson
Weddell
John Peterson Jr
Dotsy Ave
Hammond
Oak Ave
el Paso
County centers face director shakeup amid community pushback
In a disputed meeting residents urged keeping Dangerfield as director of two centers while county officials discussed a future one director arrangement. Judge Ian Fisher assured Dangerfield would remain in day to day control as Pettit would not interfere, with budget coordination cited as a factor.
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Hernandez
Pettit
Dangerfield
Ector
Ian Fisher
Masses, Burials Planned for Ponce and Nichols Figures
Obituaries announce funeral services for Ben M. Ponce 76 of Sanderson with a 10 a.m. Saturday Mass at St. James and for Lottie M. Nichols 88 of Gardendale with a 2 p.m. Saturday service at Peters Funeral Home in Greenville. Nichols died Wednesday at Medical Center Hospital. Ponce died Wednesday at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Big Spring. Additional notices list Essie Lewis 80 of Lubbock, Manuela Navarrete 69 of Fort Davis, Roberto Rodriguez 33 of Galeton, Socorro Ramirez infant, Martinez Funeral Home arrangements, and Juanita Wolf 71 of Clovis, with services pending. Survivors and birthplaces vary across notices. Burial details include Santa Rita Cemetery and Forest Park Cemetery, with several churches and funeral homes named.
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Sanderson
Ben M. Ponce
St. James Catholic Church
Gilbert Rodriguez
Santa Rita Cemetery
Fort Stockton
Lottie M. Nichols
Gardendale
Peters Funeral Home Chapel
Greenville
Forest Park Cemetery
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Neal
Heap Equipment Co
E. First St
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Permian Basin Petroleum Association
Temple Baptist Church
National Rifle Association
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Kim
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
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O’michael
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
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Northside
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Lottie Nichols
Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home
Essie Lewis
Central Baptist Church
Wayne McKay
Odessa Cemetery
Rix Funeral Home
Lewis
Methodist Hospital
Bryan County
Okla
Arnold Lewis
Durant
Lubbock
Utica
South Eastern State Teachers College
Oklahoma
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Walter Lewis
Martinez, Calif
Alfred Lewis
Phoenix, Ariz
Hazel Vinson
Manuela Navarrete
Fort Davis
St. Joseph Catholic
John Lucido
St. Joseph Catholic Church
St. Joseph Cemetery
Geeslin Funeral Home
Maria Louisa Gonzales
Anita Marie Herrera
Monahans
Frederico Vejil Jr
Albert Vejil
Amarillo
Avelardo Navarrete Jr
Felipe Dominguez
Manuel Dominuguez
Josephine Dutchover
Big Spring
Petra Acosta
Midland
Martina Chavez
Pecos
Beatrice
Roberto Rodriguez
Roberto B. Rodriguez
Galeton
Colo
Ojinga
Mexico
Mr. Rodriquez
Greeley
la Esmeralda
Deanna Hill
Rodriquez
Santamaria
Delores Rodriquez
Gerald Rodriquez
Nora Rodriquez
Sandra Rodriquez
Pedro Rodriquez
Rosa Rodriguez
Adelida Ramos
Amelia Rodriguez
Alicia Jimenez
Emelda Falcon
Guillerma Nino
Rosa Hinojosa
Ester Rodriguez
Martinez Funeral Home
Socorro Ramirez
Jorge and
S. Broughton Ave
Rose Hill Babyland Cemetery
John Waldron
Medical Center Hospital
Pilar Ramirez
Javier Ramirez
Pilar and
Josefa Ramirez
Coyame
Rafael Juarez
Juanita Wolf
Clovis, N.M
Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors
High Plains Hospital
Clovis
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