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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 2012
Page
1
The Colorado River Municipal Water District reports deliveries in millions of gallons for August 21. Data covers daily water delivery volumes and usage limits within the district.
Medical Center Hospital confirmed its first West Nile virus case in Ector County on Tuesday after treating four prior West Nile cases originating in Andrews. The virus spreads through mosquitoes and can range from mild fever to severe symptoms like muscle weakness or stiff neck stressing risk to those over 50 or outdoors.
University of Texas and Permian Basin President David Watts will speak in Austin to push a board of regents agenda item renaming the Center for Energy and Economic Diversification campus to the UTPB Midland Campus. The proposal cites water and sewer lines extended by Midland and notes a more descriptive name for current and future development. UTPB will also present its master plan at the meeting.
Ector County District Attorney Bobby Bland said he will not seek the death penalty for James Doyle Burwell in the May 2011 Odessa home slayings of Dick and Peggy Glover. The Glover family requested mercy, and trial remains set for the week of November 5 with jury selection starting November 6. Bland emphasized the decision stemmed from the family's wishes, not case merits.
Gov Mitt Romney drew cheers from about 250 Midland Republicans at a Petroleum Club reception where the fundraiser grossed more than 3 million in donations. Romney urged direct action to restore America’s strength and jobs, after a photo op and dinner at the French home.
ECISD board heard reports and approved 159 hires including Hood Junior High staff for next year. Principal Wayne Squiers outlined 93 interviews and new teachers from New York and Ohio joining a mostly local Hood team as improved communication and collaboration with the Texas State Teachers Association were highlighted.
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