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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 2012
Page
1
Colorado River Municipal Water District sets a 16.0 million gallon cap on deliveries. The notice specifies a maximum of 16.0 million gallons for assigned shipments, outlining compliance expectations and potential enforcement actions for overuse.
Vince King will perform the Elvis tribute show at 8 p.m. tonight at the Ector Theatre 500 N. Texas Ave. He is joined by Fever, a Dallas tribute band. Tickets cost 25 dollars. Call 580-0898 for reservations. Also promotes a Senior Fraud Protection Kit by Home Instead Senior Network and ProtectSeniorsFromFraud.com.
Midland College presents Serving Those Who Served a training for healthcare professionals aiding veterans and their families. The event runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday in the Carrasco Room with 8:30 a.m. registration, a $60 fee, lunch included, and continuing education credits for multiple licensure areas. Registration details via phone or email.
Odessa added about 690 jobs in July while 700 more residents searched for work, leaving the unemployment rate at 4.9 percent behind Midland's 4.2. Statewide, unemployment rose to 7.2 percent as Texas gained 17,800 nonfarm jobs. Education and health services led new Texas hiring while leisure suffered. See JOBLESS Page 6A.
Shoppers flock to stores for the annual Texas tax free weekend offering tax exempt sales on clothing footwear backpacks and school supplies. Target at 4101 E 42nd St reports lighter Friday traffic but expects stronger turnout Saturday and Sunday as families seek savings for new school gear and coupons aid decision making.
Dallas County residents returned to parks and trails a day after airplanes dispersed pesticide to curb the West Nile outbreak. Four planes were to spray again Friday night after rain halted rounds, as officials report 10 deaths and over 200 illnesses in Dallas County and half of Texas cases nationally. The plan sparked a local clash between health officials and public worry about aerial drift. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins outlined the spraying while Mayor Mike Rawlings observed.
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