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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 2012
Page
1
Delivery of 12.3 million gallons recorded by the Colorado River Municipal Water District on August 28 with a use limit of 16.0 million gallons for the period. The data reflects daily water usage within the district and tracks compliance with imposed delivery restrictions.
More than 20 colorful balloons rise over Alpine during the 18th Annual Balloon Bash from September 1st to September 3rd. Hot air launches begin around 8 a.m. daily across the Davis Mountains, weather permitting, with flights typically finishing by 10 a.m. at Alpine Casparis Municipal Airport, one mile north of Alpine on North SH. Details at the official site.
The Price Is Right Live visits the Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on September 19. The venue is at 1310 N FM 1788 Midland. Contestants must register at the box office three hours before showtime and will be drawn randomly. No purchase or registration guarantees entry. www.wagnernoel.com
The Odessa Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau offers a limited run of 4 inch Odessa Jackrabbit stuffed animals for ten dollars each.
A 14 year old juvenile pleaded true to manslaughter charges in the July 2011 death of four year old Walker Lumpkin before trial. The court sentenced him to Texas Juvenile Justice Department custody with possible hold until age 19 and ordered participation in the Serious Violent Felender Treatment Program. The trial was closed to the public and media.
Odessa City Council approved a 40 percent water rate rise in a 4-1 decision after debate from residents Margie Frazier and Blake Stevenson. City officials cited decreased river water allocations and $11 million annual expenses, with District 1’s Bill Cleaver casting the dissenting vote. The 3/4 inch meter bill jumps to 17.47 from 12.48 for typical usage.
OPD contracts with businesses for off duty uniformed security paid 30 an hour by private managers rather than the city. The arrangement lacks statutory policy, raises questions of responsibility after an Aug 18 shooting near 10 Sports Bar and Grill, and is under internal affairs review as investigators seek why an officer failed to report. Deputy Chief Lou Orras says accountability centers on the individual accused, not the system.
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