Attorneys discuss campaign impact on DA office relationship
Leahey and Smith say professional ties will remain unchanged though they were political adversaries. Leahey notes John is the politician. they will continue to handle cases on the third floor of the courthouse in a civil manner. The district attorney earns 118326 annually with 101700 paid by the state and 1226 by the county plus a 4500 car allowance for a four year term.
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Ector County
Graff Named Pct 3 Commissioner in Ector County
Graff wins Pct 3 seat in Ector County promising to modernize the library and listen to residents. She will be the county's first female commissioner, with a $30,225 salary and $5,400 yearly car allowance plus benefits. Todd offered goodwill and pledged support for the transition.
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Ector County
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Assessor race debates cash drawers and service changes
In a tight contest between Treat and Taylor, proposals focus on tax payment efficiency. Treat favors deputies with individual cash drawers and a drive up window to aid disabled citizens and parents. Taylor seeks more deputies to cut wait times but says commissioners haven’t promised staff. The assessor-collector earns 49337 yearly plus a 2700 car allowance.
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Fife Reflects On Loss and Joe Lieberman Visit Impact
Precinct 1 race notes Fife says he learned from the campaign and may run again if issues arise. He cites Lieberman’s Odessa visit as a blow to local Democrats. Gardner, re elected, looks to begin a second term, noting first terms focus on learning and that more can be done later. County commissioner term is four years with a $30,225 salary and $5,400 car allowance.
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Constable Races Proceed Amid Disqualifications and Uncontested Seats
In Precinct 2 and 3 the races were largely settled with no opponents. Republican Richard Hollingsworth will continue as Precinct 3 constable after winning 5,614 votes, while B J Winter was appointed to replace Rick Romine in Precinct 2 and earned 9,280 votes. Winter said he looks forward to re election in four years and noted less stress without an opponent.
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Permian and Lee High Schools Finish Rounds at UIL Band Finals
Permian High School placed 28th and Midland Lee High School placed 21st at the UIL state marching band competition in Waco. Thirty-one bands competed, with L. D. Bell High School of the Hurst Euless Bedford district finishing first.
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Snow hits Panhandle as voters trek to polls
Snow blankets the Panhandle from south of Lubbock to north of Amarillo on Election Day with up to 9 inches in parts. Roads turn snowpacked and slushy while conditions worsen and visibility drops as snow continues to fall. Meteorologist Richard Davis reports seven inches on the ground in Amarillo.
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Amarillo
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National Weather Service
Paul wins re election to 14th district seat
LAKE JACKSON AP Ron Paul, the 65 year old Republican from Surfside, wins re election to Texas 14th District over Democrat Lou Sneary. With 64 percent of precincts reporting, Paul leads 61 to 39 percent. Paul vows to push his limited government, gun rights and anti tax agenda while Sneary cites education funding and drug subsidies as differences. Sneary concedes with no regrets about the campaign.
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