City Council faces sharp critique over 2008-09 tax rate plan
Odessan activist Jason Moore blasted the City Council at the first public hearing for proposing a 56.2 cent per 100 dollar valuation tax rate for 2008-09, arguing the council misleads residents by citing past reductions while bills rise with property values. He urged reverting to the effective rate of 51.6 cents and decried funding of Ratliff Ranch Golf Link as government in the entertainment business, warning it discourages private investment and raises taxes.
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Online poll on city tax rate proposed by council
Voters are invited to choose the preferred property tax rate for the city council. The proposal suggests 56.2 cents per hundred, compared with the current 57.9 and the effective rate of 51.6. Cast ballots at www.oapa.com.
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Council votes to move forward with 56.2-cent rate
City council approves a 3 percent increase in water and sewer fees and a 56.2 cent rate with hearings set for September 9 and 23. The meetings will review the tax rate as part of a broader budget process, amid other items including park renaming, a new waterline bid, Atmos West Texas tariff, and multiple appointments.
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Odessa Firefighters Honored for Valor Rescue
Odessa firefighters Ector Marin and Denny Emery received the Fire Department Medal of Valor before City Council, along with retired Capt. James Green, for saving a four member family from a January blaze. Green aided evacuees from a window as a fireball ignited. all escaped, though Nicole Redman and her 11 year old brother Rowdy were injured. Nicole spent 34 days in a Lubbock burn unit with third degree burns. Emery expressed reluctance about the spotlight but valued saving the children and plans to stay in touch with the family.
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Midland man sentenced to over eleven years in fraud case
A 39 year old Midland man received an 11 year and three month prison term after being found guilty of bank fraud conspiracy and related crimes. U S District Judge Rob Junell ordered more than 600000 dollars in restitution and five years of supervised release. Forfeiture included a 2005 Corvette and other vehicles linked to the scheme. A federal jury found him guilty on nine counts.
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AVID pact signing day planned by ECISD Foundation
The ECISD Education Foundation will fund all dual credit costs for district juniors in AVID. A signing ceremony is set for 3:30 p.m today at the Special Education Annex 802 N. Sam Houston Ave. Parents will sign to commit to supporting their children while the foundation explains its goals and expectations. AVID operates in several Odessa junior highs and high schools to boost college readiness and rigorous coursework.
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Southwest plans more planes as fuel prices bite profits
Southwest Airlines will add 14 planes next year while retiring older jets to keep its fleet near 530 Boeing 737s. The carrier, the only major U S airline to profit in the first half, is raising fares to offset higher fuel costs and will trim some nonstop services and reduce flight frequency across its network.
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