Overpass turmoil and new coaches shape Odessa 2002
The Odessa American marks 75 years with a recap of 2002 news. Odessans protested an overpass at JBS Parkway and Business 20. ECISD hired Scott Phillips as Odessa High’s football coach and Scott Smith as Permian’s head coach. Ameripol Synol’s plant idling affected 164 workers plus 30 contractors. Huntsman gave $1 million for city water parks. A student found an old practice grenade at Ector Junior High. Family Dollar lined up a new 89 acre distribution center at I-20 and JBS Parkway. A 4 1\\-year old Odessa man pleaded guilty to murder and attempted capital murder in the shooting of his wife and wounding of a police officer.
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Dueling Rallies Outside the Texas Capitol
In Austin a Police Lives Matter march from police headquarters converged with a Black Lives Matter rally at the Capitol. Both groups remained peaceful. Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo spoke, backing officers while pledging to remove those who commit questionable acts.
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Constitutional Amendments and Ballot Proposals Summary
Explanatory statements detail multiple Texas constitutional amendments and propositions on the November 3, 2016 ballot. Key items include increasing the residence homestead ad valorem exemption from 15000 to 25000 for public schools, extending veteran and surviving spouse exemptions, residency requirements for statewide officers, charitable raffles by professional sports team foundations, and expanded private road authority for counties. Additional items address hunting and fishing rights, highway fund allocations, and related fiscal and governance provisions with associated dates and references to HJR and SJR numbers.
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