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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 2012

Page

7

ECISD Consider Bond Plan For Growth In West Odessa

ECISD officials and a community business group led by Mendez discuss infrastructure needs and a possible bond election to address overcrowding. The two-part meeting aims to present a plan for a middle school model while considering site options and space constraints across Odessa and West Odessa campuses.

Mendez Odessa van Amburgh ECISD N. Sam Houston Ray Beaty Beaty

Education is Crucial Says Focus Group Member

A Focus group member Craig Van Amburgh says being part of the community group fosters a shared belief that education is extremely important across Lee County ISD. The online statement underscores the district’s emphasis on education value and community engagement.

Craig van Amburgh

Parks Bell Ranch North eyed for rapid Odessa growth

Planning official Marwan Khoury says Parks Bell Ranch North could add 8 000 to 10 000 residents within a decade with extensions of Yukon Road and Duke Road linking Highway 191 to FM 1788. Parks Legado in nearby area remains-on-track for a December grand opening with Cork and Pig Tavern and other shops.

Odessa Faudree Road Highway 191 Parks Bell Ranch North Marwan Khoury Khoury Duke Road Parks Bell Ranch Odessa Country Club Parks Legado Town Center Parks Legado Don Epperson NC Sturgeon General Contractors Cork and Pig Tavern

Event center opens in Midland County blends rustic hacienda style

Herrera opened an event center at 12610 Highway 19 in Midland County on June 1. The space combines indoor open areas with a rustic hacienda look inspired by old Mexican ranches and aims to host diverse events from country music to oil field parties. Diana Garcia hosted her wedding there on July 14 after spotting the venue from Highway 191 and praised the service.

la Hacienda Highway 19 Midland County Herrera Diana Garcia Highway 191 Garcia

Road corridor study aims to beautify Highway 191 stretch

Khoury described the Highway 191 Corridor as ugly with metal buildings along most of the stretch, except La Hacienda. The study seeks regulations to improve the area’s buildings and aesthetics as plans emerged and word spread among business owners.

la Hacienda Khoury Las Hacienda

La Hacienda draws events and scrutiny along Highway 191 corridor

Manuel Herrera owner of La Hacienda describes rapid construction to fit standards and notes his center’s appeal for concerts quinceaneras and catering. Khoury hopes for beauty along the corridor but acknowledges not all buildings will match La Hacienda. Jessica Villalobos of Special Occasions says competition is healthy and she helps others when dates are full.

Khoury la Hacienda Herrera Jessica Villalobos E. Second St Villalobos Odessa

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