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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 2008

Page

5

Odessa College Trustees Review Branding Plan Update

Odessa College board heard an update on branding work contracted with Interact Communications of Onalaska Wisconsin. The study will map demographics and run focus groups to unify messaging for students and the community. Internal interviews run January 31 and February 1 with administrators students and faculty.

Odessa College Cheri Dalton OC Media Relations and Publications Interact Communications Onalaska Wis Dalton Odessa OC Board of Trustees Gregory Williams Pressley Williams David Bauske

Historic cistern site to become Texas history park in West Columbia

In Brazoria County West Columbia locals plan a historical park centered on a recently unearthed cistern that may have served early Texas founders. The site links to Columbia’s 1830s government and includes ties to Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston, with plans pitched by local history enthusiasts.

West Columbia Republic of Texas Stephen F. Austin Sam Houston Texas West Columbia A Brazoria County Texas 35 Sands Weems II Sandy Weems Mason Locke Weems II Columbia Washington- On-The-Brazos San Felipe Harrisburg Velasco Freeport Galveston Leman Kelsey

Truck plows into drainage ditch in Odessa yard

Odessa Police report a Ford F-150 driven by Larry Owens, 42, ran off Pagewood Avenue and into a concrete drainage ditch. He clipped a fence and gas meter before ending in the ditch, injuring no one. Owens was cited for failure to control speed to avoid an accident. Marta Lopez described her shock at the scene.

Odessa Mac Norris Darrell Fowler Larry Owens Pagewood Avenue Fowler Beechwood Street Marta Lopez

Odessa City Council votes to align codes with state law

Odessa officials approved three city code changes to conform with Texas statutes. The measures adjust signage distance to 300 feet from churches and schools, regulate vehicles for hire, and allow license revocation or denial for criminal convictions. Councilor Long stressed no city rule can override state law.

Texas Goates Larry Long

Alice Mayor urged to resign over dognapping claim

Alice City commissioners voted unanimously for a resolution urging Mayor Grace Saenz Lopez to resign amid a legal case over alleged dog theft. Saenz Lopez faces two felony counts of tampering with physical evidence connected to a neighbor's Shih Tzu named Puddles.

Alice Grace Saenz-Lopez Saenz-Lopez Shane Valverde Valverde

Burglary and Theft Reports From Odessa and Auto Trim Design

An Odessa woman reports cash and money orders totaling 2180 stolen from her vehicle between 6 30 p m and 8 30 p m Monday in the 4000 block of Amherst Ave. Auto Trim Design at 2317 Field St notes a customer refused 1855 for cosmetic work on a pickup between Sept 25 and Monday.

Odessa Amherst Ave Field St

Weather Decision Prompts Edinburg ISD Delays

ECISD communications director Mike Adkins says officials will decide early in the morning whether to delay or call off school. Bus drivers will assess road conditions at 3 a.m. prioritizing safety. Drivers are urged to be careful on bridges and overpasses due to slick roads.

Mike Adkins ECISD Barnes

Weather Closures Possible for Area Schools This Week

ECISD communications director Mike Adkins says decisions on school closures due to bad weather will be made by 5 a.m. today and Thursday. Check www.oapa.com for updates on which schools around the area may close during the week.

Oapa.com Mike Adkins ECISD

Park Improves Facilities for Youth Recreation

Wilson praises upgrades adding activities to keep kids busy while Patton notes delays due to cold weather. Icy 22 degree morning stalls sprayground work, with spring as the target for water amenities. Patton recalls last Easter snow.

Patton

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