Winds topple city Christmas tree in Permian Basin
Heavy winds gusting over 60 mph toppled the Odessa city Christmas tree and damaged utilities across the Permian Basin. About 860 Odessa homes and over 400 Monahans customers lost power as Oncor worked overnight to restore electricity. Police logged downed lines, while wind speeds were among the strongest in two years, with comparisons to a deadly 1996 West Texas event.
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Texas unemployment tax set to nearly triple for firms
State authorities announce Texas unemployment taxes will rise from 23.40 to 64.80 per employee annually, affecting about two thirds of Texas employers. The fund, drained by many jobless claims, has relied on roughly 1 billion dollars in federal borrowing. weekly state unemployment benefits total 68.6 million versus 33.6 million a year ago.
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Hospital to open wellness center with rehab links
ECHD plans a wellness center to house fitness equipment two indoor pools and a large exercise room for cardiac rehab and therapy with an estimated 60 000 first year and 100 000 annually after revenues. The board also approved Thompson Reuters Care Discovery software for per patient quality tracking at about 66 000 over three years. Employees Don Owens Barbara Dingman and Robbin Herrington named employees of the month.
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Memorial project amid uphill battle gains support
Nayola said the group needs about 10000 for materials and is seeking donations from a few companies. Olliff said the committee will not idle as the monument nears completion and plans a service foundation for families of officers killed on duty. Officers die every day, she said, and there is desire to provide support despite limits.
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