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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 2012
Page
1
Colorado River Municipal Water District reports a 19.4 million gallon water use figure in the latest series. The data appears in the district’s monthly release detailing consumption and supply metrics for the region.
Offices in Odessa Ector County and sheriff closed for Independence Day. Schools shuttered. summer sessions resume Thursday except County Incident School District, which stays closed the week. RockHounds fireworks shows in Midland with games against El Paso Patriots and Arkansas Travelers at Scharbauer complex. George Lopez and Willie Nelson concerts at Wagner Noel. Ticket prices listed. boxes offices and online sales available.
In Odessa amid eastward growth two long standing theaters aim to revitalize downtown. Rio Theatre seeks 165000 to fix plumbing electrical work and remove asbestos, with only 575 raised so far as fundraiser efforts continue. Don Stice notes Ector Theatre still hosts live acts and occasional by appointment film showings.
In Odessa residents may once again set off fireworks outside city limits after a two year ban. County restrictive measures hinge on Keech-Byrum Drought Index thresholds, which stood at 522 by mid June, below the 575 trigger for a countywide ban. Fireworks remain illegal on public roadways, state highways, and inside city borders. The drought index later rose but not enough to force the ban. See FIREWORKS Page 4A.
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