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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 2012
Page
1
A fragmented OCR reads unclear phrases about a city named Ddesea facing a major financial issue. The readable parts mention millions and a backdrop of municipal scrutiny. No concrete names, dates, or outcomes are confirmed.
The Music Mayhem show runs 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and 3 p.m. Saturday at the Ector Theater Broadway and Mo town classics are performed by Casi Cas Paris Kira Reyna Marchette Dewberry Kim Herrera Jeffery Williams and 2011 West Texas Talent Search winner Tiahnna Sherman. Mayhem sections include live soap opera Death and Desire on JBS Parkway while Madness offers four TV game shows with hundreds of dollars in cash prizes inspired by Match Game Family Feud and Deal or No Deal. Tickets cost 12.50 and can be reserved by calling 978-7405. This PG rated show contains adult humor and themes.
City of Odessa and Ector County offices will be closed Monday in observance of New Year’s Day. The Odessa American will also be closed. Customer Service hours are 7 to 10 a.m. today and 6 to 10 a.m. Monday. Call 337-7314 or 888-693-7191 or visit WWW.0A0D.COM.
Ector County residents awaiting registration cards face a delay due to a redistricting map dispute awaiting a U S Supreme Court hearing. The Elections Office reports new yellow and white cards should mail by mid February and remain valid through December 31, 2030.
Explosives described as military grade were found in a serviceman’s carry on bag at Midland International. The checkpoint evacuation lasted about an hour on Saturday morning as TSA officials and FBI investigators coordinated the response. Police bomb technicians declined to specify the explosive type. The man and his family were undergoing security checks when the device was found. The suspect has identified himself and cooperated with investigators.
Odessa enjoyed a prosperous year with robust local economy and plentiful jobs. Community leaders express hope for continued growth into the new year as residents note a longhorn statue downtown near Grant Avenue and Fourth Street.
Odessa and Ector County leaders set hopes for 2012 including continued oil prosperity, more residential development, and expanded retail. Mayor Larry Welton, Judge Susan Redford, Chamber CEO Mite George, UT-PB nursing program, Odessa College training, TTU health programs aim to boost jobs and medical education while Sheriff Wark Donaldson seeks more applicants and lower crime.
Heritage of Odessa Foundation advances Utah artist Dennis Smiths Forever Remember bronze statue honoring women who waited while loved ones went to war. First unveiled 2010 in Marietta Georgia, $12300 raised, goal $50000 per statue, donations accepted at Heritage of Odessa Foundation Forever Remember Committee Odessa TX 79762.
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