Hospital Board OKs Release of Joint Commission Report
The Medical Center Hospital board voted to release both the final and preliminary Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations report. CEO William Webster said the peer review document is privileged but the board approved disclosure, with presentation planned for 11 a.m. today. The board also dropped its request for an Attorney General opinion and approved an Amicus agreement to provide hyperbaric treatment for the wound program.
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Odessa and Ector County keep services as fuel costs rise
City officials say higher fuel prices strain budgets but public services must continue. Doug Hildebrand notes costs run about 17 percent above last year while policing and garbage routes remain unchanged. Midland County also plans limited cuts by parking nonessential vehicles as fuel costs persist.
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Fuel price hikes strain Permian Basin school districts
Permian Basin districts face higher fuel costs hitting budgets especially for busing. Grandfalls Royalty ISD superintendent Billy Collins says small districts bear a large share of the burden with about 50 miles of bus routes. The rising fuel prices squeeze resources across the region as districts adjust to transportation costs.
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Strayhorn Delivers 223000 Signatures for Governor Bid
Independent candidate Carole Keeton Strayhorn filed 223000 voter signatures with the Secretary of State, far surpassing the 45540 required to appear on the November ballot. She urged Texans that the public seeks change as officials verify the petitions. Odessans also voted early.
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Iran president seeks religious bond with Bush in letter
In a published 18 page letter to President Bush, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad offers a history lesson philosophy lecture and religious sermon rich with references to Jesus Christ. The letter reveals a leader fixated on grievances against the United States and hints at seeking common religious ground, despite Western concerns over Iran's nuclear program.
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