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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1990
Page
13
Ken Brodnax Rude returns to Texas and unveils a campaign satire aimed at negative campaigning. He launches Give Up Timid Tepid Election Rhetoric Inc plus a sniping service called GUTTER to influence races with harsh attacks and linked exploitation of opponents.
Odessa residents react to Friday night football amid coach allegations of illegal Permian practices and UIL sanctions. More than 20 news outlets and 30 police officers cover Ratliff Stadium event as tension remains, but violence is avoided and fans conduct themselves sportsmanlike.
Odessa High and Permian fans faced off under Friday night lights as tensions over H G Buzz Bissinger's book and UIL rulings cooled into calm. OHS Norma Thompson noted annual prickly encounters while Permian’s Roger Smith joined the spirited crowd amid stares and chants of Mojo Mojo.
Witnesses testified in a contempt of court hearing that Dynagen Inc. violates state pollution regulations. Residents near the south Odessa plant report foul odors from synthetic rubber wastewater evaporation ponds causing respiratory issues. The plant, a subsidiary of General Tire, faces a reconvened hearing ordered by District Judge Tryon Lewis.
Eighty three first year teachers in Ector County ISD responded to a May survey by the local Texas State Teachers Association unit. The poll, mailed to 160 newcomers, shows cultural shock, unfamiliar acronyms, and surprise at parental commitment, prompting calls for easier district policies to support newcomers. Debbie Garrett notes the district recalls teachers well and the union aims to assist new staff.
The Fifth Circuit upheld Texas district judge elections at large, ruling they do not violate the Voting Rights Act. LULAC and other minorities had argued at large elections dilute minority votes. The decision overturns Bunton and the case may proceed to the Supreme Court within 90 days.
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