Ode to the Corvair Drives Odessa High Class of 1974 Letter
A former Odessa High School class of 1974 member defends the Corvair in a detailed email. He recalls buying a 65 model for 25 dollars, restoring it, winning street races, and keeping the car in his garage for memories. The writer notes its reliability and his reluctance to sell, while the author shares a personal car tale and raises nostalgia for classic Corvairs.
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Odessa High School
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Odessa mayoral candidate touts economic diversification plan
At a KOCV-TV forum in Odessa candidates for mayor and City Council District 1, plus school district and hospital district seats, outlined aims. Bill Hext urged continuing diversification, citing 450 million added to the tax base and a push for Odessa Development Corp. He backed public transit for Odessa and Midland within two years while stressing quality of life. JoAnn Davenport urged south side quality of life as a growth priority.
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Permian Basin
Gramm to visit to discuss plan to end estate tax
U S Senator Phil Gramm will discuss his plan to abolish the death tax at 1 p m today at Bill Pshepa 1500 S Rankin Highway in Midland R-Texas Gramm will be joined by Bill Williams a company owner Texas executive director of the National Federation of Independent Howden.
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Archer apologizes for remarks about Hispanic pregnancy
Texas Health Commissioner William Reynolds Archer told a Senate committee he is deeply sorry for comments about Hispanics and teen pregnancy. He said the state must address teen pregnancy and pledged to work to reduce it while denying he blamed the Hispanic community. The apology followed calls for his resignation and critical letters from lawmakers.
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Bonilla attacks OSHA rules as onerous overreach in West Texas
U S Representative Henry Bonilla denounces a 1200 page OSHA proposal calling it the most onerous bill, claiming it would force 1.6 million firms to adopt new ergonomics programs while surpassing state laws. He cites low injuries and constituent comments as proof regulation is unnecessary and accuses OSHA of using the issue to gain control. Bonilla plans ten speeches through Friday to push his view.
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Lotto Texas changes spark mixed opinions at hearing
Public hearing at the Texas Lottery Commission weighed four ball additions to Lotto Texas to lift sagging sales. Retailers urged higher jackpots to boost sales. some players supported the plan while opponents cited concerns.
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Convenience store says higher jackpots boost sales
Becky Anderson, a convenience store spokesman, notes that larger lottery jackpots tend to drive increased sales, reflecting a direct link between prize size and customer purchases. The comment emphasizes the retailer perspective on how big jackpots affect foot traffic and revenue.
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