Building permit costs compare Odessa Midland housing growth
Odessa and Midland officials discuss permit and fee structures tied to the new Family Dollar Distribution Center and Alliance Hospital. Odessa emphasizes streamlined service with varying fees by square footage and taps, while Midland highlights quick approvals, tiered permit costs, and a street use fee. The piece compares processing times, staffing, and code coordination across the two Texas cities amid expanding development.
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Motorist's call saves warehouse from fire
Steve Mason, owner of the warehouse and ABF Freight Systems nearby, described how a motorist’s alert helped extinguish a blaze that started in a small room and spread to pallets. Tinney noted previous trouble with fires in the facility.
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ABF Freight Systems
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Fraud and theft incidents reported in Odessa area
An Odessa man reported damage on East 42nd Street at 4100 block at 11:20 p.m. Friday. A Notices man said someone used his Social Security number to obtain credit between July 31, 2002, and Tuesday in the 4100 block of 42nd Street. Another man reported the unauthorized taking of his white 1997 Ford Expedition valued at $15,000 from the 1600 block of West 23rd Street between 9 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 a.m. Monday.
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Odessan Enid Holm to receive Texas Medal of Arts March 25
Odessa native Enid Holm former executive of Texas Nonprofit Theatres will be honored March 25 as a Texas Medal of Arts Award winner. The Texas Cultural Trust Council cites Holm as a dancer actress director author and teacher and says the award raises awareness and funding for arts across Texas especially youth programs.
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You Go What Texas Medal of Arts Awards Night
The Texas Cultural Trust Council hosts a March 25 reception and ceremony at Austin Paramount Theater with a champagne dessert reception at the Driskill Hotel. Winners include Enid Holm Odessa, writer John Graves, actor Fess Parker, Tony winner Tommy Tune, and Grammy winner Charley Pride. Tickets are 150 dollars per person. The event supports a 1993 Legislature created fund funding Texas arts. Winners receive a private Governor's Mansion luncheon.
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Odessa
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District reports 75 to 100 students out daily
Nurses say the district averages 75 to 100 students absent daily per school, with many ending up in the hospital. Matthew, Waddell and Vick are cited in the report.
Pediatric flu season hits hardest this time of year
Mike Adkins spokesman for Medical Center Hospital notes pediatrics are affected as flu like symptoms surge. Cross questions whether statewide rise reflects stronger flu or higher incidence this year.
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