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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 2017
Page
1
Cold-weather driving tips include carrying sand or cat litter for traction and a windshield scraper. Residents can call 2 1 1 Texas or 877 541 7905 for community resources. ECISD Horticulture hosts a poinsettia sale at the ECISD Greenhouse 104 S Grandview Ave from 9:00 am to noon Saturday, through December 15, plants at 2 dollars plus tax.
City administrators recommend spending about 881000 to remodel two Grant Avenue properties and demolish the Scott Theater to remove blight and attract new businesses downtown. The plan follows a failed bid for proposals on the Home Furniture site at 417 N Grant Ave and includes 418 N Grant Ave bought for 111000 with hopes a restaurant or shop could open. Interim City Manager Michael Marrero says restoring the buildings could lure private investment and notes the Scott Theater demolition would cost about 365000, with private interest in turning 700 N Texas Ave into retail noted See PROJECTS Page 7A.
Volunteers from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin and Habitat for Humanity worked Tuesday on a future home at 300 N Lauderdale Ave in Odessa. A homeowner is not yet chosen, with Habitat outlining steps including 350 labor hours, a 1250 down payment, and a homeowner college course. The project stems from acquiring the old Odessa Habitat asset and aims to shelter future families, with completion timing not set.
The Salvation Army and Odessa American collaborate on the Empty Stocking Fund to help low income families with meals and toys this Christmas. Maj. Guy Watts reports $11,862 raised toward a $100,000 goal as Brenda Den ton of Wood Family Foundation praises local support and anonymous donors. The program invites community help to ensure disadvantaged children receive gifts.
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