OC trustees consider axing general homestead exemption
Odessa College trustees will weigh eliminating the 20 percent general homestead exemption at a 7 p.m. meeting in the Student Union Community Room. The resolution follows state budget cuts and would add a $15,000 exemption for residents aged 65 and older, with the campus noting the change aligns with other colleges that dropped the general exemption.
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Odessa College
Vance Gipson
Gipson
Midland College
Odessans honor San Jacinto veteran Chisums ancestor
Descendants gathered at the Ector County Annex to mark the San Jacinto battle and honor Alfonso Steele, shot in 1836, who earned a portrait at the state capitol. Chisum recalled his great great grandfather as one of 30 Texians wounded, with honors from Sons and Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
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Mrysta Halford
Travis
Texas
Daughters of the Republic of Texas and
Sons of the Republic of Texas
Emilio Castellon
Mark Ronquillo
San Jacinto
Mexico
Ong Chisum
State Capitol
Chisum
Ector County
Steele
Jesse Chisholm
The
Williams to sell stake in Williams Energy Partners in $1.1 billion deal
Williams Cos. agrees to divest its 54.6 percent ownership and its general partnership in Williams Energy Partners to a venture formed by Madison Dearborn Partners Carlyle Riverstone Global Energy and Power Fund II for about 512 million in cash while retaining 570 million in debt. The closing is planned for May pending regulatory approval as Williams raises cash to meet debt obligations.
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Williams Cos
Williams Energy Partners
Tulsa
Okla
Williams
Madison Dearborn Partners
Carlyle/Riverstone Global
Energy and Power Fund II
Williams Energy
Texas Gas
John Wayne Comes to Church as Minister The Duke
Prominent film star John Wayne appears in a church setting as a minister figure, sharing a faith message and greeting congregants in a page one feature. The event highlights Wayne's public persona and spiritual engagement.
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John Wayne
Duke
Around Basin: Permian Basin travel and life feature
Odessa American highlights the Permian Basin as an engaging travel destination and a desirable place to live. Key locales and notable residents are profiled to showcase region’s character and appeal.
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Odessa
OPEC Eyes Output Cuts After Iraq War Boost
OPEC plans an emergency meeting to assess postwar oil markets after boosting production ahead of the Iraq conflict. The cartel fears a world oversupply and price crash, prompting talks of slashing output to bolster sagging prices. Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah leads the organization amid this cautious stance.
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Iraq
OPEC
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Abdullah bin Hamad al Attiyah
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