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Friday's Internet Edition, 8:49 AM, May 9, 2008.
City to seek housing Requests for Proposals from developers
By Larry D. Simpson
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Van Horn City Council members met Tuesday evening with the main focus on four city-owned blocks near the hospital. Van Horn Economic Development Corporation executive director Jeff McCoy told council members that there is increasing interest from builders who want to construct homes and duplexes here. In fact, McCoy went on to note that he has been approached by a developer out of El Paso who wants to construct homes here and the developer specializes in assisting home buyers with financing as well. McCoy went on to state that the potential developers include locals as well as the one from
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INSIDE NEWS STORIES
Trustees OK 2008-'09 calendar, closing of Delaware campus
Trustees of Culberson County-Allamoore Independent School District met Monday evening and took some actions that will affect us and our kids next school year. They approved a school year calendar
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Memorial Day weekend promises lots to do in Van Horn
The Memorial Day weekend, this year, holds the promise of lots to see and do in our community. It will start on Friday, May 23rd when our school district send
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EDC will refocus on EDI values
EDC proposes to focus on Van Horn Economic Development Initiative areas Directors of the Van Horn Economic Development Corporation met Tuesday afternoon in a session aimed at refocusing their objectives
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Area Oil & Gas Report
In spite of all the “so called experts” that have been predicting “doom and gloom” about the possibility of finding significant new reserves of oil and natural gas within the
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Commissioners give JP's help with backlog of DPS judicial cases
Culberson County Commissioners, meeting in monthly session Monday morning, learned that the recent Texas Department of Public Safety operations in town have literally overwhelmed local Justices of the Peace. Justice
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Cinco de Mayo celebrated.... (Top)Van Horn's version of Ballot Folklorico entertained the audience at last Saturday's Cinco de Mayo event held at the City-County Park. (Photo by Patricia Golden). (Bottom)Mariachi Alegre performed for those in attendance at last Saturday's Cinco de Mayo event.
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Baseball fans will love action this weekend
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Baseball action at Clark Field.... A Monahans Lobo batter gets a hit in the playoff game against the Fabens Wildcats last weekend. More post season action is set for Clark Field this weekend.
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By Larry D. Simpson
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If you are a baseball fan and simply love the game, then last weekend and this coming weekend offered or will offer just what you want!
Last weekend, Van Horn’s Clark Field played host to two playoff tournaments. In the first event, the Presidio Blue Devils played the Anthony Wildcats in a Class 3A bi-district 2 out of 3 tournament. In that tournament, played here over two days, Presidio prevailed and advanced to the next round.
The other 2 out of 3 tournament played here last weekend saw the Monahans Lobos take on the Fabens Wildcats in another Class 3A bi-district contest. In that tournament, Monahans prevailed over the Wildcats and advances to the area round in the playoffs.
Tonight, Clark Field will host an Area playoff game between the Clint Lions and Levelland. Game time has been set for 7:30 p.m. These two teams will play their 2nd and, if needed, 3rd games in Odessa on Friday.
Then tomorrow evening (Friday), El Paso Burgess will play Lubbock Estacado here in a Class 4A Area tournament with game time set for 5 p.m. These two teams will play their 2nd and, if needed, 3rd games on Saturday with game time set for 11 a.m.
Make plans, now, to come out to the ball park and watch these area playoff contests right here in Van Horn.
Commissioners appoint Dr. Thomas as County Health Officer
Culberson County Commissioners, meeting in special session Monday morning, appointed Dr. John Thomas to be the County Health Officer.
The appointment came upon the recommendation of County Judge Manuel Molinar who told the court that in almost every emergency situation that may arise within the county, a County Health Officer would be called for.
Commissioners made the appointment, effective immediately, however, they opted to table action on the proposed salary for a later meeting. Judge Molinar had proposed a salary of $400 a month, but the funds are not set up in the budget. Commissioners are expected to act on the salary option at next Monday’s meeting.
Becky Brewster, grant administrator, appeared before commissioners as they held a public hearing on a proposal to add an additional sum of money to the Youth Activities Center grant.
Brewster reported that there was additional money left and so the county was to get an added $55,000 to assist with the grant project, which will build the gymnasium facility to the Youth Activities Center.
After holding the hearing, commissioners adopted a resolution to accept the added money as an amendment to the grant project.
And, while they were holding hearings, commissioners also held a hearing on a proposal to submit another grant application through the Texas Community Development Program. The grant application will be due sometime in September.
Following a behind-closed-doors session to discuss personnel matters, commissioners reconvened in open session and announced that they were tabling the sheriff’s personnel item and personal use of county vehicles until a later meeting.
Commissioners, under county projects, discussed purchasing an ice machine since the county is presently buying ice. It might be more cost effective for the county to purchase an ice machine.
And, County Judge Manuel Molinar reported that the outside audit report for the fiscal year ended in September, 30, 2007 was being delayed as the result of changes in the El Paso audit firm.
Judge Molinar also reported that the county had received a new Emergency Management vehicle, which was paid for through grant funding. He noted that the vehicle will be used only for emergency management functions and that decals have been ordered for the new Ford Expedition.
Before adjourning the session, commissioners talked about the need to replace an air conditioning unit at the Mental Health Mental Retardation building and replacing some sewer lines at the restrooms at the City-County Park.
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