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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 2000
Page
1
Odessa's new BMX track, opened in October, heads into its first full season of racing. Fidel Castro reportedly has a personal stake in the Elian Gonzalez custody case, reflecting his own past custody dispute with his first-born son over forty years ago.
The Odessa American reports the 1999 ad valorem property taxes are due by January 31 with penalties and interest starting February 1. Taxpayers may pay at the Ector County Tax Assessor's office or mail with a valid postmark, and special bills are available until midnight January 31 at 200 N. Texas Ave. and 4551 E. 52nd St.
The 12th annual KOB luncheon awards ceremony Tuesday will honor 13 area schools volunteer groups and businesses for outstanding community volunteerism. ACE awards recognize efforts in five categories including ECISD schools corporate environmental leadership volunteer groups government highway beautification recycling and media.
Ector County campaign finance reports show Republican candidate Mark Donaldson has raised 30 222 in six months to lead the sheriff race by about three to one over four opponents. Major donors include David and Joan Donaldson Enid Okla and Bob and Debbie Fair. Other contributors include Rhonda and Frosty Gilliam Jr Dr Marshall and Debbie Morgan and Thomas Taylor. Donaldson says he is overwhelmed by the donations and plans to spend on advertising.
The Federal Reserve reports a 17.6 percent rise in median net worth from 1995 to 1998, reaching 71600 dollars as a booming stock market and strong economy propel wealth. Yet households earning under 25000 dollars see a 25 percent decline in median net worth.
Odessa businessman Steve Late urged the Ector County ISD board to hire Sealy head coach T J Mills for Permian High School. He claimed committee favoritism toward Jerry Bomar and argued a simple phone inquiry would suffice, while notes on Bomar's 3-7 season and Mills 77 percent win rate supported his case. The board tabled a vote pending a recommendation and extended Odessa High’s Jim Carson contract.
Police Chief Tom Million suspects a coordinated arson spree followed a peaceful protest against him in a town of 2800. Twelve fires erupted overnight, burning eight vacant houses a steel-beam barn with hay and three small grass fires. Fire Chief Darrell Royal notes deliberate setting. no arrests reported as residents name suspects.
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