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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 2000
Page
9
Ken Brodnax writes a self referential column about a writer who is speechless due to irritation and mood swings. He wanders to coworkers for laughs, seeks ideas, and ends up composing a piece without much to say. The piece notes the struggle to publish while preserving discretion.
Ector County Commissioners approved a variance letting Chaparral Estates residents build a $150,000 water pipeline across 42nd Street to a new West Odessa pump station. About 50 homes will receive city water as residents bear the cost since the area doesn’t qualify for West Odessa grant money. Commissioner Freddie Gardner said water access could arrive this year, with broader regional work possibly years away. The court also supported up to $1.4 million in West Texas Narcotics Task Force funding for 2000 2001, with up to $300,000 in matching county funds and $185,000 from Ector County.. See PIPELINE on Page 2B
Hospitality teacher Jennifer Cochran plans to take four to ten Creer Center students to a June Restaurant Expo in Houston. She expects large crowds, varied hospitality management careers, and opportunities to meet key restaurant industry figures.
Odessa's 1999 Part I crime total dropped 15.24 percent from 1998, driven by sharp declines in rape and aggravated assault. Homicides rose to four, while auto thefts fell 16.67 percent and larceny dropped 15.18 percent. other categories fell modestly. Police Chief James H. Jenkins notes the nationwide downward trend mirrors Odessa's.
A three week probe by 143rd District Attorney Randy Reynolds found possible Open Meetings Act violations by Ward County officials with no disciplinary actions beyond written censure. The inquiry followed a letter from Ward County Judge Sam Massey to Envirocare of Texas VP Rick Jacobi read at a Sept 27 commissioners meeting. Massey’s letter offered 12 suggestions to Envirocare proposing a western Ward County waste facility. The reading was not listed on the commission agenda and Envirocare viewed it as a request from the full court. Massey declined comment.
Region F Water Planning Group officials warn dwindling aquifer supply and rapid population growth could trigger severe shortages. Current annual yield about 700000 acre-feet vs demand near 900000 acre-feet. Group plans to submit a statewide plan by Sep 1 2001 with possible water reuse and better aquifer use.
Ward County Commissioners Court unanimously named Calvin Gerke of Barstow to Ward County Irrigation District No. 1 after a bid to appoint John Forrester failed. Precinct 1 Commissioner Julian Florez said the district will oversee the board’s duties amid opposition to Envirocare’s proposed low level radioactive waste plant near Barstow.
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