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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 2008
Page
1
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Odessa expects a July sales tax return of 1.905 million, up 10.34 percent from last July, with 1.525 million allocated to the city and 381 thousand to the Odessa Development Corp. The Ector County Hospital District anticipates a July return of 1.819 million, about 7.67 percent higher than a year ago. See PAGE 8A for other cities and details.
The Permian Basin Welcome Home Committee plans a greeting for U S Air Force Airman 1st Class Noel Castonguay at Midland International Airport at 10 38 p m today. Castonguay a 2006 Odessa High graduate serves in ammunitions and returns from Italy on a 30 day leave before resuming duties abroad. Family and friends are asked to contact Vickie Gomez Martha Fisher or Lynda Brown with details and travel plans.
Oil prices rose more than $5 a barrel as Iran launched another missile amid rising Middle East tensions. Secretary of State Rice warned the U S will defend allies, while OPEC warned it cannot replace shortfalls if Iran is attacked. Prices surged to $141.65 on the NYMEX after a volatile session following earlier declines.
Eleven rookie Odessa police officers solemnly sworn in, boosting force to 142, still 22 short of full staff. New recruits face three months of field training after five months at Odessa College Law Enforcement Academy. Officers like Kenneth Bordman and Eric Carrasco express pride and commitment as pay starts at 3383 dollars monthly. The next academy begins August 18 as department seeks more recruits.
Plaintiffs led by MALDEF express grave worries about ECISD meeting a 2006 consent order before desegregation relief. They cite Hays Elementary magnet status by August 25 2008 as key, while district officials say nothing is lacking and the report will be reviewed once submitted to Judge Junell.
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