Odessa eyes revival as optimism clashes with oil gloom
In Odessa and the Permian Basin a mood shift is urged from doom to proactive thinking. The piece cites risk appetites in oil markets, notes Wal Mart Sam’s complex plans and Taco Villa acquisitions as signs of outside investment, and argues attitude may drive revival despite lingering downturns.
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Odessa Post Offices Extend Hours for Christmas Rush
Odessa post offices will stay open 11 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Saturday to ease lines during the holiday season. Postmaster Vaughn Musgrave said the longer hours are part of a nationwide effort to improve service and ensure timely mail delivery as Christmas approaches.
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Odessa College Spring Registration Advances for Midwinter Courses
Odessa College students begin spring registration as midwinter courses open to earn three college credits. Burke, director of student services, notes classes run from 9 to 1 with 16 courses offered during the midwinter session.
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Cold Nights and Heaters Raise CO Poison Risk
Odessa officials warn of carbon monoxide danger as cold weather drives use of furnaces and space heaters. Improve ventilation and install detectors to curb accidental poisonings amid heating season and winter nights.
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Edison residents win tweaks to soccer field parking plan
About 10 Edison Ave residents won city concessions on traffic by moving the 196 car lot to the west side of Floyd Gwin Park and adding a north entry and south exit, with a security light and a buffer landscape. Park staff vow greater public notice on future projects.
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