A cemetery expansion is planned to accommodate paupers and indigent veterans. The decision was made after a discussion among county officials, including Commissioner Billy Hall and County Judge Dustin Fawcett, who noted that the cemetery has been a county-provided service for nearly 100 years. Hall emphasized the need for expansion, citing a personal anecdote about a loved one being buried in a front yard due to lack of space.
The expansion plan was approved in a 5-0 vote after an executive session. Further details about the expansion are available from the source.
The court's decision comes after concerns were raised about the cemetery being out of room, with some officials initially questioning the county's authority to expand it.
NEW YORK (AP) — The Supreme Court this week closed the chapter on one of President Donald Trump’s boldest efforts to reshape November’s elections — a plan that would have demanded a dramatic overhaul of the nation’s mail voting processes on what most election officials agreed was...
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Distinguished past alumni will be honored during the University of Texas Permian Basin Scholarship Ball set for Oct. 29 at the Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. The event raises funds for General Scholarship Fund, helping students stay enrolled, complete their degrees, a...
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Shelly Landreth, Ed.D., the chair of education at Sul Ross State University, has been selected to the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Department Chair Leadership Institute (DCLI), a professional development program designed to strengthen the leader...
Sul Ross State University College of Education Professor Michel Torres is now a #1 international bestselling author following the success of “Mujeres Rising: Leading with Heart and Courage,” an anthology highlighting the experiences, perspectives and leadership journeys of Latina...
Multiple times in the last few weeks, the Permian football team has found itself in a close game. Each time, the Panthers’ offense has been able to find a way out. It happened against Killeen Harker Heights two weeks ago, then again last Friday against Abilene High. In last week’...
