Odessa man dies after reported fire on property
Friends recall a Vietnam veteran who frequently visited the AmVets post in Odessa for coffee and breakfast. The man, whose name was being withheld pending sheriff and DA identification, died Monday after a fire on his property. An autopsy is planned in Tarrant County.
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Police ID 19-year-old suspect in New Orleans parade shooting
Police identified Akein Scott of New Orleans as a 19-year-old suspect in the Mother's Day mass shooting that wounded nearly twenty people. Officials said others may have contributed and urged Scott to surrender as investigators pursue leads from community tips and surveillance images.
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West Texas plant turns sewage into tap water
A 13 million reclamation plant in Big Spring began operation blending treated sewage with lake water to meet drinking standards. General manager John Grant says the system is safe and will shut down if any issue arises. The plant adds 2 million gallons daily to a 500,000-customer district that uses 40 to 80 million gallons daily in peak times, serving Midland Odessa Big Spring Snyder and Stanton.
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Conaway urges health care reform and budget balance
Conaway discusses the health care funding crisis, calling for consumer driven pricing and reduced third party payments. He supports restructuring Medicare Medicaid and Social Security, argues for a comprehensive plan from either party, and questions a future balanced budget amendment. He warns the Affordable Care Act rollout may be flawed and notes rural health delivery requires tailored policy.
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Medicaid asset protection planning with Melson and Associates
Michael Melson and Associates offer free consultations on Medicaid nursing home benefits. They explain legal guidelines like Miller Trust and Spousal Impoverishment Act, share success stories, and invite community workshops while emphasizing confidentiality and attorney guidance.
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