Odessa forms development corporation with five appointees
Odessa City Council approved articles of incorporation and bylaws for the Odessa Development Corp and named a five member board: Bobby Williams Don Wood Jose Molina Dr Charles Sorber and Robert Chavez. The appointees will serve staggered terms with residency and professional requirements set by the council. Molina emphasized prudent use of taxpayers funds and community benefit.
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Odessa
Odessa Development Corp
Bobby Williams
Williams Paving
Don Wood
Southwest Convenience Stores
Jose Molina
Basin Well Service
Charles Sorber
University of Texas of the
Permian Basin
Robert Chavez
Molina
Jerry McGuire
Mary Kaye Moore
Joel Roberts
Mike Atkins
Williams and Wood
Lorber, Chavez and Molina
Ector County
Odessa OKs lifesaving ALL program plan
Odessa City Council approved a reorganized emergency response plan by a 4-1 vote. Fire Chief John Brown said the ALL program aims to provide the best service to all city segments, while Councilwoman Jo Ann Davenport opposed the plan.
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Odessa
John Brown
Jo Ann Davenport
Record highway bustle as 44.5 million Americans plan winter trips
Travel industry foresees a peak holiday season with 44.5 million Americans traveling at least 100 miles. Florida remains the top destination with 50 percent of travelers, while California and Hawaii follow. A survey of 1,500 adults shows a 5 percent rise in travel driven by optimism about finances and the strong economy. Travelers expect about eight nights away and just over $1,000 on their longest trip. Georgia enters the top ten, replacing Tennessee, amid renewed Olympic attention.
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Washington
Graeme Clarke
American Automobile Association
William S. Norman
Travel Industry Association of America
Norman
U.S
Florida
California
Hawaii
Nevada
Colorado
Arizona
New York
Texas
Washington State
Georgia
Tennessee
Empty Stocking Fund aids Odessa families this Christmas
Glenda and three children rely on Social Security as the Salvation Army Odessa American urge support for the Empty Stocking Fund. The goal is 40000 with a $3000 matching grant already provided and daily contributor lists through December 19. Donations may be mailed or delivered to the Salvation Army or the Odessa American.
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Glenda
Salvation Army
Odessa Américan
Odessa
Odessa American
Salvation Army Community Center
E. 10Th St
Fourth St
Thrifty Nickel
Golder Ave
Texas Commerce Bank
Grant Ave
Escaped convict Sam Turner finally captured after 46 years
Sam Turner, 75, who walked away from a 1951 prison work detail in Lincolnton, lived openly under his real name and even held a job. After 46 years on the run, he was arrested during a license check as part of a statewide fugitive roundup. He faces parole board review for possible clemency.
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Sam A. Turner
Lincoln County
Lincolnton
Sam Turner
Turner
Wayne Garner
Garner
Lee Blitch
Georgia
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