Controversial Annexation Plan Moves Forward in Odessa
City officials promise final readings on annexation ordinances bringing in about 1900 residents and boosting tax revenue of roughly 212895 annually. Amid fierce protests over Country Club Estates and industrial district plans, the council set a 9 a.m. Tuesday session to approve measures including a new South Odessa industrial zone and changes to utilities and development rules.
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Sandy Havener
Country Club
United States
Cambodia
Odessa
Odessa American
Country Club Estates
North Golder
Monahans Draw
Future Directions
Johnnie Fields
Council
University of Texas
Dallas
Marvin Springer
FDC
FCC
U. 20
City
Water Use On Increase by Colorado River District
Deliveries by the Colorado River Municipal Water District in November edged past the prior year by about 3 million gallons, totaling 1,190,883,400. Municipal demand fell 54 million to 683,484,000, while industrial and oil field use rose 57 million to 507,399,400. Cities varied with Odessa up 3 percent, Big Spring up 4.5 percent, Snyder down, Stanton up 95 percent, and Midland down 5.64 percent. For 11 months, cities consumed 11.700,795,000 gallons (up 14.82 percent). oil companies 5.508,309,484 gallons (up 73.56 percent). total district deliveries 17,209,104,484 gallons (up 22.77 percent).
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Odessa
Big Spring
Snyder
Stanton
Midland
Revenue Sharing Funds Kept On Time Deposit For Study
Ector County received 245872 dollars in revenue sharing funds to be placed on time deposit while officials study allocation. County Auditor Bill Hicks urged earning interest. officials noted federal questions on spending. Meeting also lauded for coliseum upgrades and discussed VOLS donations, park needs, and bids for trucks and equipment.
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Howard Hunt
Ector County
Bill Hicks
Bill F:lms
Michael Barney
Hicks
Earney
Odessa Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Rudy Juedeman
Juedeman
Commissioners Court
Barney
Farney
VOLS
Lakeview Park
Park Department
Pagewood
US 80
Clyde Addition
Richwood
Ivy Lane
Country Club Estates
Amoco Production Co
Foster Street
C.E. Arnold
Penwell
Texas Association of Counties
Jones Brothers
Desert Paving, Inc
Hurt, Inc
Dallas Nurseries
Southwest Landscape Co
Foreman Electric Co
Ector
Kelly Turner
U. S. Department of Treasury
Washington
D.C
Congress
Valta (Vickie) Davis
Judie Mobbs
Dale Walker
Jim Reese
United States
Meadows Gets Doctor's Visit
Convicted killer Johnny Meadows received a jail cell visit from a doctor on Saturday night after he complained of feeling puny. Dr. Robert L. Wright prescribed medication and brief follow up was noted by Deputy Bill Schell. District attorney investigator Tom Barker said Meadows reported infection in sinus or ear.
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Johnny Meadows
Bill Schell
Sheriff's Department
Robert L. Wright
Meadows
Tom Barker
Burglaries Investigated in Odessa Area Break-ins
Lawmen Monday followed leads in two burglaries. A break in at Odessa Motors at 1510 East Second reported Sunday damaged a cigarette and a candy vending machine. Herb F. File reported a window broken at a vacant house he owned with $20 damage.
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Odessa Motors
East Second
Herb F. File
Melody Lane
PHS Ticket Sale Opens on Tuesday for 4A semifinal
Permian Panthers face Dallas Skyline Raiders in a Saturday 2 p.m. playoff at W T Barrett Stadium. Tickets go on sale Tuesday 8 a.m. to PHS season ticket holders with prices $3 for adults, $1 for students in advance. gate prices higher. General sale runs Thursday 8 a.m. to Friday 5 p.m. with limited capacity and possible temporary bleachers. Local buyers may get returns on Saturday morning.
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T. Barrett Stadium
Permian Panthers
Dallas Skyline Raiders
PHS
OHS
Ector
Odessa
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Colorado River Municipal Water District
San Angelo
Downs Clark, Inc
Hobbs Trailers
County Road and Bridge Department
French Tool and Supply Co
Odessa Motor Co
Sewell Motor Co
Pitney Bowes
Ector County Coliseum
State Chemical Co
Basco Chemical and Supply
Regal Supply and Chemical
Jack Brewer
Barrett Stadium
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