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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 2012
Page
1
The Colorado River Municipal Water District sets a 16.0 million gallon delivery limit, defining annual water use by consumers and municipal accounts under district policy. The figure governs allocations and conservation measures within the district’s service area.
The final production of Whenever It Rains by veteran San Angelo columnist Rick Smith, directed by Maija Johnson-Horne, is set in Odessa after 18 months without rain and will run at 7 pm at Globe Theatre on Shake speare Road. Steve-O will perform at MCM Elegante on East University Boulevard with shows at 8 and 10:30 pm on Aug 17 and 18. tickets run 50 for front row VIP and 25 general Friday, 35 Saturday.
Grammy winning Evanescence will headline the Carnival of Madness on August 15 at Midland Horseshoe Arena. Chevelle Halestorm Cave and New Medicine also perform. Tickets range 41.50 to 45 dollars. Doors open 5 30 p m.
Washington analysis shows the first generation paying more in Social Security taxes than they will receive in benefits upon retirement. The Associated Press notes the shift is historic and likely to worsen for future retirees, dating back to 1985 when all income levels could expect a net gain.
Derek Catsam, associate professor of history at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin, discusses how his global research informs his classroom. He notes his focus on South African and U.S. civil rights, sports, terrorism, and security in stadiums, and says recent media coverage of the Aurora shooting highlighted his security work.
Lexi Gleaton, age four, remains patient as Tammy Scheide, salon manager, performs her first haircut at Music City Mall. The program offers free haircuts to students up to sixth grade throughout August. On opening day 135 children received trims.
Lexi Garza, age four, became one of many youngsters to receive a free haircut at the JCPenney salon as part of a month long August promotion for students through sixth grade. The program donates one dollar per haircut to the Boys and Girls Club, while 13 stylists are reimbursed by the company. Candace Garza says the free cuts help families with school costs as the salon operates daily with extended hours.
Guest column notes rising concussion rates in high school and younger athletes due to faster play and improved training. It cites an estimated 1.6 to 3.8 million sports related concussions yearly and CDC warnings that concussions have reached epidemic levels. Further research shows alarming cumulative effects as science progresses.
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