United Way Welcomes Partners in Learning in Odessa
Beth Carrell executive director of Partners in Learning says joining the United Way family will boost literacy efforts with stability and name recognition. The program operates on 75000 this year and seeks a paid staff position with potential United Way support. Meals on Wheels and Partners in Learning are the first new groups in four years. Community Caring Day is set for September 3 with Odessa residents invited to volunteer.
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Heat Break Ends Texas 100 Degree Streak After 29 Days
Dallas resident Jay Eagle hopes for cooler skies as North Texas ends a 29 day stretch of 100 degree heat with a high of 94. The heat has caused 106 deaths statewide while storms move in and Carrier Corp offers up to 2,000 air conditioning units for relief.
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Odessa 1989 In Review: Crime, Economy and World Events
A 1989 Odessa year in review notes 50 Red Measles cases in Ector County and 21 in Midland, rising living costs, and Odessa as the 332nd of 333 places to live. Resident actions created an Ector County Hospital District, Permian High won a state football title, and three new elementary schools were named Lyndon Johnson Barbara Jordan and Laura Cavazos. Oil prices rose, Exxon Valdez spill prompted price increases, crime rose 11.2 percent, Ted Bundy was executed, John Skelton acquitted, Tiananmen events drew attention, the Berlin Wall fell, and Lucille Ball and Ayatollah Khomeini died.
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Joe Lee Neal
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Germany
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Budget Talks Target Tax Relief as Commissioners Weigh Cuts
Commissioner Freddie Gardner urged trimming the budget and opposing a tax increase. The panel tentatively rejected Judge Jim Bobo's bid to raise two county court reporters to district judge salaries, amid pressure to curb growing expenses.
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Gardner
Jim Bobo
New jail expansion aims to boost county revenue
Winkler County Sheriff Robert Roberts seeks a federal grant to fund a 91 bed wing costing 1.73 million to house federal prisoners. Current jail capacity is 101 beds with about 85 percent inmates federal. federal payments are 37 per prisoner. Construction costs lower due to existing core facilities for up to beds. If funded, project would progress in coming months.
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Robert Roberts
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City Council considers $92.8 million budget with rate hikes planned
Officials briefed Odessans on steady increases in water and sewer costs through 2003 due to rising expenses. The proposed operating budget of 92.8 million received tentative council approval after a three hour session with a public comment period to follow.
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Medicine Shoppe at 1911 North County Road West
Local health goods store located at 1911 N County Rd West offers pharmaceutical services and medical supplies. Phone line 337-3784 for inquiries and location details.
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