Early voting for 19th District runoff spans five Odessa sites
Early voting for the June 3 runoff between Mike Conaway and Randy Neugebauer runs through May 30 at five Odessa locations including the elections office annex and several storefronts. Polls operate 8 am to 5 pm daily, with the county annex open 7 am to 7 pm on May 29 and 30. Voters must present a registration card and a second ID. Totals through Wednesday show Ector 2,642 Midland 5,047 and Lubbock 9,118.
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ConocoPhillips to consolidate units in a major reorganization
ConocoPhillips will fold the Permian Basin Business Unit into the Mid-America unit and merge Gulf Coast and northern areas into the Gulf of Mexico unit. The plan aims to cut costs, boost competitiveness, and maintain high investment levels. The Permian office will shift to an operations office with some staff moved to Houston.
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Jolie and Thornton Divorce Ends Hollywood Hot Marriage
Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton finalized their divorce in Los Angeles County, four months after adopting Maddox in Cambodia. Jolie cited irreconcilable differences. the couple wed in May 2000 and both are Oscar winners with a famously publicized romance.
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Knight offers jealous partner theory on Row Records shooting
Suge Knight proposes a jealous boyfriend or husband fired seven bullets at The Row Records offices in Los Angeles around 2:30 am, no injuries reported. Police said motive and suspect unknown. Knight, 38, has a history with parole violations and legal troubles linked to prior assaults and prison time.
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Gates Foundation Backs Charter High Schools Plan
The Gates Foundation will donate 5.7 million to Aspire Public Schools to help open six charter high schools in Los Angeles over the next five years. Aspire runs seven campuses serving disadvantaged students in Northern California and coordinates the expansion effort with the foundation.
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Andrews college campus plan could link three institutions
Hackler said officials asked for a June pre-application for a grant with a January 2005 opening and a next spring construction target. The city would run a facility where Odessa College and UT Permian Basin offer courses. OC and UTPB plan programs across levels to transfer credits while meeting community workforce needs and potential safety training if a radioactive site arises.
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Texas Budget Gains From New Federal Cash For Medicaid And More
Comptroller Strayhorn notes new federal aid totaling 1.26 billion will lift Texas Medicaid and related programs while flexible grant funds 709 million target mental health nursing homes and provider reimbursements. Legislature debates a 118 billion plan amid a 9.9 billion shortfall and a 54.7 billion revenue forecast. Strayhorn criticizes delayed franchise tax reform as taxpayers exploit loopholes.
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Publisher and staff directory fragment
A partial listing shows Publisher Bill Satter, Fax Executive Editor John Kerr, Advertising/Marketing Director Tammye Mi, and other staff including Operations Director Tyler Patton, Production Director Bill Mills, and Business Manager Frances Irvine with phone numbers.
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Spelling Bee Flight and Bush Jokes Mark Week in Hollywood
Argus Hamilton jokes about President Bush fleeing Washington during the National Spelling Bee and tax cuts while Peppering references to Hollywood events. The piece notes Reagan Library salute to Bob Hope and various political and cultural quips about Iraq, Yale, and Harvard in a satirical tone.
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Surgeon Claims High Malpractice Awards Harms Overstated
Columbia surgeon Harry J. Metropol told a state legislative committee in April that doctors face high malpractice awards and insurance costs. He minimized a woman's cancer misdiagnosis harm, noting she did not die and predicting reconstructed breasts would be “nice, firm.”
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