MCH Faces 14 Million Year End Deficit Amid Cash Woes
MCH in Ector County posted a 14 million deficit for fiscal year 2000 while cash reserves dropped to 67 million after years of surpluses fueled by sales tax revenues. CEO Bill Webster cites Medicare reimbursement changes and the 1997 Balanced Budget Act as major factors raising hospital costs and reducing funding.
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Ector County
Medical Center Hospital
Bill Webster
MCH
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Hospital to Lay Off 18 as MCH Closes Cabinet Shop
Urbano Herrera of Odessa, a nine year carpenter at Medical Center Hospital, faces job loss as the facility closes its cabinet shop in a matter of weeks. Herrera earns 12.48 per hour and would take a pay cut if rehired, losing about 175 weekly. He supports a wife and child and criticizes hospital administrators for prioritizing savings over staff. fellow worker Gerardo Medrano, a plumber two years on staff, faces his own layoff with last day set for Oct. 6 and a potential pay cut if rehired in another department, currently earning eight dollars an hour.
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Urbano Herrera
Odessa
Medical Center Hospital
MCH
Herrera
Gerardo Medrano
Medrano
Odessa High School Class of 1950 Holds First Reunion
Odessa high school graduates from the Class of 1950 gathered for their inaugural reunion this weekend with participation from other alumni and families joining the event.
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Odessa High School
Odessa American to add bi monthly arts page in Permian Basin
The Odessa American will launch an arts page to broaden coverage of visual and performing arts in the Permian Basin. Arts will publish twice monthly on Tuesdays starting with the next issue, aiming to highlight the community's art scene and events. The page targets stronger local arts visibility and engagement.
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Permian Basin
Odessa American
Privatization of jail discussed by Ector County officials
The Ector County Commissioners Court moves forward with requests for proposals to privatize the county jail amid cost concerns. Sheriff Reggie Yearwood opposes the plan citing staff protection, while Sheriff challenger Mark Donaldson calls for proof of benefit. Commissioners project potential savings up to 1.5 million annually. County Judge Jerry Caddel cites ongoing jail maintenance costs and recent problems shaping the debate.
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Ector County Commissioners’ Court
Tom Todd
Ector County
Reggie Yearwood
Yearwood
Mark Donaldson
Greg Simmons
Jerry Caddel
Evacuees fear explosion as West Odessa fire burns
West Odessa residents evacuated from homes and businesses near National Hydro-Vac Industrial Services after a Friday fire. A smaller blast sent yellow smoke at about 4 15 pm, prompting firefighters to retreat. Evacuees described headaches and eye irritation from smoke as they waited for updates.
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West Odessa
National Hydro-Vac Industrial Services
N. Farm
Everett
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