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Top StoriesWednesday, September 2, 1998Senate approves Sierra Blanca waste compactBy MICHELLE MITTELSTADT Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON -- Years after Texas, Maine and Vermont first proposed an alliance that would allow the two New England states to ship their low-level radioactive waste to Texas, Congress completed action today on the deal. On a 78-15 vote this morning, the Senate approved the Texas
Approval of the compact, which paves the way for
Texas Gov. George W. Bush has said the state would not
The measure's leading Senate opponent, Democrat Paul
``This is a fight for communities all across the country who
But Senate backers said the legislation is fair, following
``In making the decision to consider the proposed site in
A day before the vote, anti-dump activists rallied at the
``If this bill passes, President Clinton must veto it to
But a veto is ``unlikely,'' a White House official said
``We do have concerns about the site,'' the official said,
Wellstone and other dump opponents have rallied under the
They also have challenged Sierra Blanca's selection on
But compact supporters say any issues about the dump's
``Such location questions are the exclusive purview of the
She and others noted the legislation is backed by the three
``We ask for nothing more than what Congress has already
Texas officials contend the location was selected after
But critics gained some support in July when two state
The officers' recommendation isn't binding on the Texas
Rehab, removal projects finishedBy ROSIE FLORES Staff Writer Sixteen homes in Reeves County have been given a "new look" thanks to a special grant aimed at improving the quality of life. The homes were worked on utilizing $326,051 in contract from
"The funds are low interest deferred loans, with the
In conjunction, over $40,000 of in-kind services was
"It's been a very difficult process, but ultimately it has
Homes beneffiting from the program are located in Balmorhea,
"There are 16 families out there that we were able to help
Although not everyone was completely satisfied, Tarin said
"There's always some pros and cons in any situation, but
One family was very pleased with the results and grateful to
"My parents are just very, very happy, they did a very good
"Their home needed a lot of work done inside and some minor
According to Dominguez, those working on the project, came
"And they did exactly what they said could be done and both
"I'm just thrilled that they were approved for this project
Tailgate party to precede `late' KickoffBy JON FULBRIGHT Staff Writer The "Kickoff Classic" actually doesn't fully live up to its name this season. But Thursday night's game does kick off the 1998 football season for the teams involved and will be a new experience for the Pecos Eagles, when they face the Denver City Mustangs at Odessa's Ratliff Stadium. A rule change for the 1998-99 seasons by the University
The game is also the Eagles' first in Odessa since 1981, the
"A lot of these kids won't play in a stadium this nice in
"We basically provide a service for the coaches," Morgan
Thursday's game is an 8 p.m. start, and before then, Pecos
Tailgate parties are common outside stadiums before college
"My wife talked with Laura Quisenberry (wife of Odessa High
"We're excited about Pecos coming here," Morgan said. The
The other games are on Saturdays, and Morgan added that, "We
Morgan said the teams that are invited are the "first set
Commissioners eye tax hike with budgetBY PEGGY McCRACKEN Staff Writer Loving County Commissioners expect to adopt a $1.033 million budget on Sept. 14 and set a tax rate that will increase revenues by 8 percent. Increased cost of utilities, supplies, maintenance and
"We hope to do some work on the roads," Parker said. The court held a public hearing on the proposed tax rate
That does not mean the tax rate will increase by 8 percent,
If the court adopts the budget of $1,033,234, the 1999 tax
P-B-T seeks ANGELS to help boost studentsBy ROSIE FLORES Staff Writer Heaven isn't the only one seeking out angels. The Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD is searching for ANGELS for their school program aimed at encouraging students and boosting their self-esteem. The ANGELS program is a mentor program which aims to pair
"These adults will go to the schools and visit with their
Anyone interested in the mentoring program can contact the
High school students will also participate and will have a
Kindergarten and Austin Elementary School counselor is Rosie
Pecos, Monahans EMS reach deal on coverageBy PEGGY McCRACKEN Staff Writer Pecos and Monahans emergency medical services have worked out an agreement for double coverage of a stretch of Interstate 20 that has been a point of contention for the past several years. Pecos Ambulance Service Chief Bill Cole said this morning
A past administrator for Ward Memorial Hospital had insisted
That resulted in some long delays for critically injured
"We are making sure an ambulance is going out there, and we
If both units are not needed, the first one on the scene
"Our number one goal is the same as theirs - patient care,"
Cole said his crew has always been willing to go as far as
"We haven't had any calls (in that area) since we
Administrators Charles Butts of Reeves County Hospital and
"We are real appreciative for their help. "Our membership seems real excited about it, and we will be
Some of the Pecos EMS volunteers may help out Monahans while
Six of the 11-person Monahans crew have resigned as of Sept.
Kidwell said the EMS has five full-time slots, including
AREA NEWS ROUNDUPThe Big Bend SentinelMARFA, Aug. 27, 1998 -- During the early hours of Monday, Aug. 24, Border Patrol agents staffing the checkpoint near Sierra Blanca encouraged a semi-truck trailer combination eastbound on Interstate 10. The agents heard pounding and cries for help as the truck came through the checkpoint. A closer examination of the truck revealed a total 113 illegal immigrants concealed in the cab and trailer of the rig. Two individuals, a driver and co-driver of the semi-truck, were arrested and charged with alien smuggling. They are Ronald Eugene Jones, of Charlotte, N.C. and Kenneth McCoy Jr., 25, of Emory. The InternationalPRESIDIO, Aug. 27, 1998 -- A fire Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 25, destroyed a four-apartment building under construction in Presidio. No one was injured in the 3:45 p.m. blaze that was fought by Presidio Volunteer Fire Department and Ojinaga, Mexico, firefighters. Presidio Fire Marshal Don "Doc" Lewis said it appears negligence on the part of plumbers led to the fire at the Big Bend Apartments. The McCamey NewsMcCAMEY, Aug. 27, 1998 -- On Monday, Aug. 3, at about 3:35 p.m., the Upton County Sheriff's Department served a search warrant at a residence located at 1619 Crenshaw in McCamey. In the course of the search a 4 oz. scale, believed to be used in the weighing and packaging of drugs, and a small amount of marijuana were seized. Raymond Acosta and Vicky Armendarez, both of McCamey were arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Iraan NewsIRAAN, Aug. 27, 1998 -- Federal disaster funds were made available last week, to help families and businesses recover from Tropical Storm Charley, according to the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). FEMA Director James Lee Witt said President Clinton authorized the assistance under a major disaster declaration issued Wednesday, Aug. 26. The declaration covers damage from Tropical Storm Charley which drenched southwestern portions of Texas beginning on Aug. 22. Sanderson TimesSANDERSON, Aug. 27, 1998 -- Teachers and students, particularly, have gained bragging rights, administrators are to be commended, and parents and local citizens owe a sincere expression of gratitude to all those responsible for their motivating the students of the Terrell County Independent School District and the students' willingness to accept the challenge in earning an "exemplary" rating by the Texas Education Agency. The "exemplary" rating was awarded to all three campuses in the school district and is the second consecutive year for this highest commendation or rating by the Texas Education Agency. Monahans NewsMONAHANS, Aug. 27, 1998 -- Laura Bush, the First Lady of Texas, came to Monahans, Thursday, Aug. 20, to boost her drive for adult literacy and her husband's re-election campaign. Incumbent Republican Gov. George W. Bush faces Democratic gubernatorial nominee Garry Mauro in the November general elections. While in Monahans on a calendar-filled morning. The First Lady met privately for 45 minutes with executives for of the Monahans News, toured the Rainbow Room under the guidance of Sheri Lord for 30 minutes and ate lunch at Leal's. After lunch she returned to Austin. WEATHERHigh Tuesday 94. Low this morning 66. Forecast for tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Light east winds. Thursday, partly cloudy. Highs in the mid to upper 90s. East to southeast winds 5-10 mph.
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