Combest Announces Retirement From Congress After 18 Years
U S representative Larry Combest of Lubbock says he will retire from Congress on May 31 after 18 years in office. A special election for his 19th District seat is expected in July or August, with Gov. Rick Perry likely to call it. Combest cites health and family reasons, noting recent personal losses as prompting a priority shift to spend time with loved ones. He was first elected in 1984 after a career aiding Sen. John Tower and later chaired the House Agriculture Committee.
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Taste of the Permian Basin draws 1500 to Ector County Coliseum
About 1,500 people attended the 19th annual Taste of the Permian Basin at the Ector County Coliseum where more than 40 area restaurants and vendors offered samples for a $20 admission. Odessa Chamber of Commerce president Mike George highlighted regional participation with restaurants from Midland Imperial and across the basin. Bob Barnes of Coyote Beach Cafe attended with his new venture, seeking exposure to prospective customers.
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College for Texans campaign kicks off across state
Odessa officials and college leaders launched the College for Texans push aimed at expanding higher education access. Lorraine Perryman of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board urged action while Vance Gipson David Watts and Dr. David Daniel joined at the UTPB CEED building to celebrate closer ties and efforts to Close the Gap.
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Iraq Parliament Rejects Resolution as Bush Dismisses Move
In Baghdad and Washington, Iraq’s parliament rejected a UN resolution while President Bush’s spokesman mocked the Iraqi response. Bush said the regime must comply or face a coalition to disarm. UN Secretary General Annan welcomed Iraq’s reply if accepted before any time.
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Judge to hear suppression motion in Monahans firebomb case
Federal Judge Royal Furgeson is set to hear today a motion to suppress comments and evidence gathered in the June 3 firebombing of the Monahans Police Department. Ector County District Attorney John Smith says the suppression targets statements by Harris that led to the investigation.
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