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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 2012
Page
1
The Colorado River Municipal Water District announces February usage total at 12.4 million gallons and imposes an April 1 limit of 1 million gallons per user. The notice specifies the new cap and references ongoing conservation measures.
ECISD officials alert residents about a door to door scam claiming to sell magazine subscriptions for a Permian athletics trip to Maui. No fundraiser exists and sponsors confirm no current magazine sale drive. ECISD police have questioned one suspect. no arrests made. Call 456-9999 with tips.
The 26th annual Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering begins at 10 a.m. February 24 on Sul Ross State University campus in Alpine. Invited participants are working cowboys and ranch hands with evening shows priced at 12.50 for adults and 5 for children. Friday and Saturday feature campfire breakfasts at Poet's Grove from 7:30 to 8:30, costing 5 per plate, rain or shine.
Negotiators reached a pact on renewing a 2 percentage point payroll tax cut for 160 million workers and extending unemployment benefits while shielding doctors from Medicare cuts. The $150 billion plan, backed by Sen. Max Baucus, aims to clear votes in both chambers and pressure Republicans to move beyond the election fight. Funding shifts include spectrum auctions and higher pension contributions for new federal hires, with a watered down House version on pensions.
At 60, Diana Ingram commits to tidying Ector County. She has lived in West Texas towns including Midland Crane and Monahans and says Odessa has seen unprecedented roadside trash. She and husband Bill opened Odessa Concrete Properties near FM 1936 and I 20, while Diana continues daily cleanup along roads and underpasses, taping signs to bags as she goes.
Ector County Republicans host the Lincoln Day Dinner at the MCM Grand Hotel FunDome with Michael Reagan speaking at 7 p.m. Saturday. Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst will present Reagan with the flag that flew over the state capital on Feb 6, marking Reagan’s 100th birthday. Tickets are 75 dollars. sponsorship tables range 2 000 to 5 000 dollars. Call 362 1586 for details.
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