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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 2013
Page
8
Nathaniel Miller reflects on advantages of speaking more than one language in Texas. He cites demographic trends toward Hispanic majority areas, studies linking bilingualism with dementia resistance, and personal experiences with Spanish at home and in the newsroom. He urges starting to learn a second language if not already fluent.
Beauchamp notes transportation reinvestment zones cut into property tax revenue, risking county finances. He welcomes energy-affected support but cites many hoops and a 10-year commitment, with eligibility broad but awards varying by energy factors.
Midland Odessa Transportation Alliance director James Beauchamp cites hesitancy to tax base changes as TxDOT outlines grant criteria. Funding apportioned 20 percent by weight tolerance permits, 20 percent by oil and gas taxes, 50 percent by well completions, 10 percent by waste injection volume. Grant window runs Feb 7 to Feb 14. TxDOT emphasizes safety and nationwide need for $1 billion yearly to maintain roads in energy regions.
A brief entry notes a transportation reinvestment zone report for Wet County. It references online resources tinyurl com pbtnyyq and roadsfor texasenergy com as sources or related portals for further details on the energy infrastructure project and zonal planning.
H E B hosts a free holiday feast Friday from 4 to 8 p m in Ector County Coliseum Odessa buildings D and E with more than 350 volunteers serving food to about 5 000 attendees. Across Texas Feast of Sharing season will feed over 250 000 residents as tons of food including 3 000 pounds sliced turkey 2 500 pounds cornbread dressing 750 pumpkin pies 380 gallons mashed potatoes 140 gallons turkey gravy and 95 gallons cranberry sauce are distributed.
The Mexico City arena hosting an NBA game between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves was evacuated 45 minutes before tipoff after smoke issued from a generator fire outside the arena. NBA spokeswoman Sharon Lima confirmed the source of the smoke and said no injuries were reported.
A Midland calendar item lists a Midland Archaeological Society meeting at 7 p.m. at Sibley Nature Center with a contact phone. It also notes screenings of Rifffrax Live Santa Claus Conquers the Martians at two Midland theaters and beginner salsa and bachata classes at Love To Dance Studio with times, addresses, and contact numbers.
Hursel Coy Callison 88 of San Angelo died December 4 2013 with services at Johnsons Funeral Home and burial at Fairmount Cemetery. Survivors include daughter Linda Peters and sons David Alan and Mark Callison. Joel Brady Locke 72 of Odessa died December 1 2013 with memorial services at Westminster Presbyterian Church and burial later at Union Hill Cemetery near Mineral Wells. Survivors include son Brady Locke and daughter Karen Avery. Alice Faye White 60 of Monahans died December 3 2013 with funeral at Harkey Funeral Home Chapel and burial at Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Survivors include husband Gordon White and several relatives.
Isadora Amparano Ramirez 87 of Austin TX died November 15 2013 born July 19 1926 in San Angelo TX she is survived by her husband Zeke Ramirez a daughter Zilia Ramirez granddaughter Lanore Medina and husband Emmanuel two great grandchildren Aaron and Elijah Medina granddaughter Myranda McGowen a sister Mary D Andrea and husband Albert a son in law Pat Whitely and many relatives. Her son Victor Aaron and daughter Carla Whitley preceded her in death memorials to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
Bobby Gene Murdock 71 of Amarillo died Sunday December 1 2013 Funeral home visitation December 5 2013 at Cox Funeral Home Services December 6 2013 at Valley View Church of the Nazarene officiated by Pastors Larry Dunlap and Bob Seale Burial at Llano Cemetery He was born January 16 1942 in Hall County Texas married Patsy Newberry in 1958 later Donna Johnson in 1969 He worked for State Chemical Affiliated Foods Jack Cooper Transports and retired in 1999 He lived in Howardwick and served as a volunteer firefighter and city council alderman He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Clarendon Odessa Spent summers in South Fork Colorado at Fun Valley with family He retired in 2011 due to health Survived by wife Donna Murdock Odessa three sons Scott and Marcia Murdock Victor and Patty Wilkins of Amarillo David and Kathleen Murdock of Macai Brazil three daughters Dyann Barrett Mike Evergreen CO Carla Harless Dan Odessa Karen Moore David Amarillo Shelly Henry Randy Houston 20 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
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