Census shows Texas uninsured rate edges down under 24 percent
Lisaius cites two year averages to measure progress with 23.9 percent of Texans uninsured in 1998 99 down from 24.5 in 1997 98. National figure falls to 15.9 percent. Rowland of Kaiser notes Texas still high in uninsured due to small business and immigrant groups despite historically lower rates.
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Fair Park Texas State Fair scholarships and livestock actions
Fair graduates attending Texas colleges receive about 125 scholarships this school year. The fair helps place buyers for livestock raised by 4‑H and Future Farmers. Last year the event raised over 625000 with a 70000 Bank of America bid for a grand champion steer. Exhi bitors may keep up to 35000 per animal. rest funds scholarships. The fair gives 1.3 million free tickets to students and teachers, 7000 passes to disabled groups, and sponsors senior citizen free days. It rents Fair Park for 700000 annually, with 3 million in profits directed to park maintenance. Nearly 200000 was spent to restore six murals from 1936 after a 1942 fire.
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Aladdin Beauty College to Host Odyssey Blood Drive
Aladdin Beauty College students will hold a community blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the McDonald’s on West County Road and West University Boulevard. United Blood Services faces a severe shortage, especially O positive and O negative blood, serving Medical Center Hospital and Odessa Regional Hospital. Donors must be at least 17, weigh 110 pounds, be in good health, and bring ID. For details call Lorri Poe at 337-1069 or United Blood Services at 561-5539.
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State Fair of Texas adds Aquablast and new attractions
The State Fair of Texas in Dallas opens a 24 day run at Fair Park with Aquablast a nine member show of synchronized diving dancing fountains and indoor fireworks produced by Sacco Shows plus acts like TXU Energy Extravaganza and exhibits including Women’s Museum Sacred Space and Robot Zoo.
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Suspect boyfriend sought in capital murder of child
A suspect described as a 20 year old white man, 6 feet tall, 185 pounds with brown hair and tattoos, is sought after a baby’s death. The mother reports the boyfriend cared for the infant at the Blue Star Inn before disappearing with the car keys. A statewide warrant was issued and the man may have ties to Odessa and Louisiana.
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Sun Dancer shows Tijerina recalling family rift over faith
Tijerina describes his mother’s reaction as he pursued a path along the American Indian tradition. She told him she would not visit his home and warned of his religious departure. He notes the moment as part of a broader sense of spiritual conflict.
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Tijerina Finds Balance Between Sun Dancer Path and Faith
Luis Tijerina speaks on choosing the Sun Dancer path and reconciling Christianity with American Indian beliefs. He emphasizes a dual world of spirit and body and daily Mother Nature as a source of balance and purpose.
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Odessa set to host County Commissioners and Judges state conference
Odessa Chamber chief Mike George says the conference will boost local business by attracting visitors to restaurants hotels and motels and showcase the community. He notes the event creates lasting economic impact and word of Odessa spreads among state associations. The news conference is set for 10 a.m. Friday at the Ector County Annex.
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Accident Report Details Fisher Injuries After Collision
Police report lists Fisher with a compound fracture to the right leg a shattered pelvis and two torn arteries following an accident. Sgt. Bob Forbus of OPD traffic unit provided the medical updates.
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