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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 2016
Page
1
Permian Basin oil producers added five rigs in the past week per Baker Hughes, bringing regional active oil rigs to 177. National rigs rose by one to 464 oil and seven to 381 oil rigs, while gas rigs fell by five to 81. Plains-West Texas Intermediate ended Friday at 38.25 per barrel.
The annual Texas sales tax holiday continues through Sunday, exempting most clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks under $100 from sales and use taxes. Shoppers save about $8 per $100 spent, with online or mail order items included. Some items like luggage and purses remain taxable and layaway is allowed.
TxDOT announces a year long project on Interstate 20 near FM 1788 to improve operations. Jones Brothers Dirt and Paving Contractors of Odessa won the bid at 1.8 million dollars. Traffic patterns will shift with ramp changes and added turn lanes. speed limits drop to 55 mph on main lanes and 45 mph on frontage roads. concrete barriers will protect crews. Motorists are urged to use alternate routes where possible.
Michael Phelps carried the flag for the United States during the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro as athletes from around the world gathered for the kickoff event.
Rio de Janeiro welcomed the world to the 31st Olympiad with a low tech opening ceremony featuring Gisele Bundchen, fireworks forming Rio, dancers, and gravity defying acts. The celebration mingled party energy with sobering messages on global warming and conservation as projections showed rising seas threatening cities worldwide.
James Durbin leads a church social in Midland as members enjoy fellowship and lighthearted games. The event promotes community bonding and features shared refreshments and friendly competition among locals.
Friday night at Rock the Desert drew larger crowds for headliners Chris Tomlin and Jeremy Camp. Bands spanning hip hop to heavy metal delivered strong performances with notable sound quality on both stages. Attendees were advised to bring chairs or blankets as seating was limited.
About 100 staffers from Buice West and Downing elementary schools in West Odessa joined three sections of team building at Dr Lee Buice Elementary. Principal Marcos Lopez led collaborative games including a marshmallow challenge and Pictionary then grade level teams competed in Boggle puzzles and matching theme songs with TV shows. PTAs provided lunch as teachers engaged in gym activities for a Friday session across the district.
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