City suffers annexation pains as plans stall
Odessa faces rising costs and political caution amid three targeted annexations. Only Mission Country Club east of Odessa has joined the city, while officials weigh a $100 million capital program to extend sewer and water lines. Officials warn undeveloped land is easier to fund, and a formal policy against forced annexation complicates Ratliff Ranch efforts.
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City Planning and Zoning Board
Vern Foreman
Odessa
Mission Country Club
Mission Joint Venture
New York
Club
City Public Works
Bobby Tucker
Planning and Zoning Board
Dick Sivalls
Siralls
el Ranchito
Schlemeyer Field
Sivalls
Houston Seabolt
42Nd Street
U.S. 385
Gmnex
Siralls and
Seabolt
Foreman
Charles Howry
Hopscotch
Burn relief available near home
On Sept 22, Aldo Lotito was rushed to Medical Center Hospital with burns covering 25 percent of his body from a gasoline accident. Doctors started IV fluids, cleaned wounds, and began bandaging as nurse Vickey Thomas noted infection risk. Lotito now undergoes twice-weekly whirlpool therapy with pain management and range of motion work to aid healing and prevent tissue loss.
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Aldo Lotito
Medical Center Hospital
Sylvan Bartlett
Odessa
Lotito
Vickey Thomas
Lotite
Medical Center
Expos
Thomas
Lottie
Lubbock General Hospital
Americans seek more time for Reaganomics polls show
The AP NBC poll finds 52 percent of Americans now favor patience with Reagan's economic policies, up from 38 percent in August. Voters split on which party handles unemployment, but see inflation as a personal worry, with both parties viewed as equally capable on overall economic problems.
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Associated Press
New York
Reagan
NBC News
Ap-Nbc News
Republican National Committee
GOP
Renga
Arab ruler hints at recognizing Israel for concessions
Morocco's King Hassan said the Arab world would recognize Israel if Israel relinquishes occupied territories from the 1967 war. He framed the Arab-Israeli conflict as one of law and rights and urged explicit willingness to recognize and negotiate with Israel. Hassan led a six nation Arab League delegation in talks with President Reagan seeking a lasting Middle East peace.
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Associated Press
Washington
Morocco
Hassan
Israel
Arab League
Reagan
U.S
Middle East
Tunisia
Algeria
Jordan
Texans face sprawling 181 seat legislative election
The November ballot opens with 181 seats, featuring a mix of high profile names and novelty bids. Notable candidates include Libertarians fielding 56 contenders, J.R. Ewing actor half-brother Gary Hagman in a Texas senate race, and dwarf candidate Davey Lamb challenging Bill Hammond. Speaker selection follows January 11, while several incumbents seek re election or retirement and a special election could arise if Sen. John Wilson’s name leads.
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Associated Press
Austin
J.R. Ewing
Bill Clayton
Gib Lewis
Fort Worth
Clayton
Citizens Party
House
John Wilson
D-La Grange
J. Everett Ware
Victoria
Wilson
Ware
Tim von Dohlen
D-Goliad
John Sharp
D-Placedo
Paul Lockman
Dallas
Betty Andujar
Andujar
John
Andy’’ Andujar
Woodie Woods
Woods
Hugh Palmer
Gary Hagman
Weatherford
Larry Hagman
Bob Glasgow
Preston Smith
Stephenville
Lloyd Doggett
D-Austin
Patrick McNamara
Teddy Roosevelt
Midland
Ernest Angelo Jr
Bill Sims
San Angelo
Concho Valley
Wayne Thorburn
GOP
Mike Fetter
Mankins
Fetter
Mike Martin
Martin
Terral Smith
Jerry Angerman
David Dean
Angerman
Dean
Davey Lamb
Bill Hammond
Lamb
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Springlake
Lewis
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Grand Prairie
Smith
Longview
Jimmy Mankins
Gregg County
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