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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 2021
Page
1
A local public access dispute in Odessa centers on the right of the public to view records. The case questions baseline standards and the application of transparency laws, with officials urged to clarify access rules and timelines.
ECISD notes daily counts with three student cases and zero staff cases. National figures total 27,938,085 confirmed cases and 497,415 deaths. Official guidance and dashboards are linked from state and federal health sites.
Editor notes Ratliff Stadium drive thru offers Pfizer first doses from 9 to 2 on Wednesday and 9 to 5 on Thursday and Sunday with online preregistration. Clinic limited to 10 community members ages 65 plus and essential workers. Bring photo ID. If unavailable, Odessa Regional Medical Center will provide doses later.
A long time employee retires after thirty years of service at the company. The farewell notes highlight dedication, milestone achievements, and contributions across departments, with coworkers praising reliability, leadership, and a steady work ethic.
Ector County commissioners meet at 10 am to consider using CARES Act funds to buy a larger ME building, currently at 200 A W Third St Odessa. Chief Investigator Ron Inge seeks supplies and a 20 body cooler while precinct leaders debate feasibility and site options near the jail off US 385.
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick told reporters in Midland that Texans should stay calm as officials investigate last week’s historic storm and statewide power outages. He warned against relying on generators and said hearings will seek answers this week on gas, water, and electricity failures.
The Odessa College Board of Trustees will meet virtually at 6 p.m. with agendas including naming agreements for the new health sciences building and related announcements. The 83,000 square foot facility carries a near forty million dollar price tag and has backing from the Wood Family Foundation and Medical Center Health System. The meeting is accessible online via Zoom and a dial-in option is provided.
Ector County crews from the highways and streets department are patching potholes left by a blizzard thaw, as Precinct 1 Commissioner Mike Gardner notes the patching machine will be heavily used on the west side. Maintenance also halted a frozen boiler leak at the downtown courthouse during severe winds and subzero temperatures.
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