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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 2015

Page

6

County budget fights rising costs and staffing limits

County officials face a looming budget crisis with an Oct 1 start, seeking about $53.9 million in revenue while aiming to trim roughly $3 million in spending. Judge Redford vows not to exceed rollback rates, as jail overcapacity and rising insurance costs pressure the plan. The court approved a $4.3 million digitization contract using non tax funds and adjusted staffing to curb expenses.

Redford Commissioners’ Court David Austin Bobby Bland Bedford Ector County Coliseum John Smith Mark Donaldson Ector County Bland Austin District Court Stacy Trotter Childers Precinct Greg Simmons Commissioners Rebecca Taylor Rofile

Odessa 1958 highlights and tragedy in one year

A year in Odessa brought a fatal confrontation ending a manhunt for George McMichael. The city faced a morality crusade against Playboy material, bond votes affecting fire stations and libraries, and a surge in construction with thousands moving in. Major events included a new Boys Club, Lake Thomas water start, and notable cultural moments like Masters winner Arnold Palmer and La Bamba’s release.

George Franklin McMichael McMichael Odessa Pecos Playboy Ector County Odessa College Eighth Street Odessa Country Club Boys Club Lake Thomas Snyder Sweetwater Arnold Palmer Ritchie Valens Peter Dawkins Heisman

Schumer Breaks With Obama on Iran Nuclear Deal

New York Senator Chuck Schumer the No 3 Senate Democrat and soon to be party leader said he will oppose the Iran nuclear accord after deep study and soul searching He will vote yes on a motion of disapproval and is the first Senate Democrat to oppose the deal while Gillibrand and Shaheen voiced support.

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