Odessa growth plans add hundreds of jobs and new car dealers
Telvista will create 500 jobs in Odessa after securing a 3.8 million loan and grant package from the Odessa Development Corp. The company will accelerate hiring at its Odessa facility after closing a retrofit call center in Plano in early 2004. Lithia Motors plans three Odessa dealerships opening in spring, expected to bring 75 to 100 new jobs and draw out-of-town buyers to boost the local economy.
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Odessa Huntsman plant expansion amid layoffs and expansion plans
Huntsman Polymers in Odessa faced a March layoff of 35 workers and early retirements for about 40 as it cuts workforce to stabilize. Company plans a $50 million facility expansion to add 18 jobs if market conditions improve, while broader West Texas export center opens and boosts regional hiring.
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Tsunami relief grows as aid hits two billion in pledges
Global aid tops 2 billion with Tokyo pledges as aid helicopters land in Indonesia to aid tsunami survivors. UN says death toll nears 150,000 with Indonesia reporting over 80,000 dead and President Yudhoyono appealing for relief as Secretary-General Annan plans a Jakarta visit and Thursday conference.
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