Overpass bids set for 2005 in Odessa project
TxDOT has secured 16.17 million dollars in federal funds to build the John Ben Shepperd Parkway overpass with Odessa city adding 1.43 million. Two separate bids will be invited in 2005 for a bridge at JBS Parkway and US 80 and for an interchange at Parkway and I 20. The project aims to improve access to Odessa Industrial Park and aid local workers and businesses.
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Texas Department of Transportation
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Txdot
Odessa
Larum
Odessa Chamber of Commerce
Odessa Development Corp
Neil McDonald
the Chamber
Texas Department of Tion
Jbs Parkway
U.S. Highway 80
Department
Parkway
McDonald
Thousands gather for tree lighting in Odessa park
About 5,000 people joined Mayor Larry Melton and wife J Nevelyn for Odessa’s 13th annual Community Christmas Tree in McKinney Park. A 50 foot rotating star crowned the display as City Manager Richard Morton and children joined hymns by the Odessa High School choir. Santa visits Fridays 7 to 9 pm. park hours 6 pm to 10 pm through Christmas. Heritage Holiday Parade of Lights starts 6:30 pm Saturday at OC to Noel Plaza.
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Larry Melton
J'Nevelyn
McKinney Park
Odessa High School
Meltons
Richard Morton
Ryan
Kristin
Melton
Southside Park
Melissa
Noel Plaza
Rash of rashes shuts Barbara Jordan Elementary for health check
Barbara Jordan Elementary in ECISD is closed as health officials investigate a rash outbreak. About two dozen sixth graders reported itching and rashes, with some asthma students vomiting. Region 9/10 Texas Department of Health says precautionary closure continues while tests examine possible causes.
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Barbara Jordan
Adela Vasquez
ECISD
Public Information
Jordan
Texas Department of Health
Jan Brown
Brown
Vasquez
Ector County Health Department
Ector County Emergency Management Agency
Jobless claims rise as economy shows cautious recovery
Washington reports a sharp rise in unemployment benefit claims for the week ending November 27, with seasonally adjusted new filings up 25,000 to 349,000. The Labor Department notes the rise occurs amid ongoing signs of a gradual recovery in the job market.
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Washington
Labor Department
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