Legislature weighs new taxes to balance Texas budget
Odessa lawmaker says a $5 to $6 billion gap between income and outgo will force difficult choices in the 2004 05 budget. A personal income tax is discussed but Rep Buddy West opposes it, warning it hurts workers while fixed incomes may be spared. The state could lose $600 million in federal funds for transportation.
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Odessa police chief asks council to deny 266000 grant
Odessa Police Chief Chris Pipes urged the City Council to reject a 266000 state grant for the police department. He said funds would be matched by forfeiture money to equip squad cars with laptops but the city cannot cover ongoing costs. He warned against spending taxpayer money and suggested the state spend the funds elsewhere.
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Ramons' daughter testifies on mom's alleged death plan
Clarenda Ramon, 17, testified in the sentencing phase after her father pleaded guilty to the shooting death of Estella Ramon in Odessa. She described the family’s turmoil, a shelter stay for Clarenda, and Estella feeling forced to move out amid harassment claims.
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Clarenda Ramon
Estella Ramon
Odessa
Greg Traviand
Clarenda
Clarendia Ramon
Smith
Joe Ramon
FDA and FBI warn of tampered medications recall
The FDA and FBI warn of tampering in at least 20 bottles of Meta boloss Diet Metaboloss Fat Burner and Vanquish acetaminophen. Midland FBI supervisor Bill Van derland said the products were pulled from shelves and sent back to the manufacturer. Albertson's pharmacist Jack Henderson urged customers to return affected items for refunds as tests determine the tampering nature and potential danger.
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Midland
FBI
Jack Henderson
Albertson
Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch Rivalry Turns Local Tradition
In Flower Mound, a longtime pumpkin market rivalry between the Pumpkin Patch on one side and the Pumpkin Village and The Haunted Barn on the other has grown into a local tradition since 1995. Neighbors Tabitha Hellman and her rival emphasize competing for business while preserving October family activities such as hay rides and face painting.
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Dallas
North Texas
Fort Worth
Telegram
Tabitha Hellman
Flower Mound
Services to be held for Midland man presumed dead
A memorial service is set for 4 p.m. October 30 at First Baptist Church in Midland for a former Midland man presumed dead. A second service is planned in Overland Park on Saturday. The man, son Wilson, had been moving back to the United States from Hong Kong where he worked for the Clifford Chance law firm the last two years. He was a 1986 Midland Lee High School graduate and a graduate of the University of
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Midland
Louisiana Ave
Overland Park
Wilson
United States
Hong Kong
Clifford Chance
Young
Midland Lee High School
University of
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