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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 2008

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Click It See the Largest Human Made Art on Earth

A bold exhibit invites visitors to view the world’s largest man made sculpture created with massive installations spanning public space. Curators describe scale and significance while inviting tours and timelines for the viewing season.

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Scavenger hunt seeks online entries for Garmin GPS and XM radio

The notice invites readers to sift through Ticket stories on the site to find an entry form hidden with a hyperlink labeled CLICK HERE. Completing the form could win a Garmin GPS navigator and a portable XM radio, with a bonus entry offered.

Garmin

Prayer breakfast speakers set by Odessa mayor at event

Mayor Larry Melton is set as keynote for the Black Chamber prayer breakfast in Odessa. The event at Odessa Regional Medical Center community room begins at 7am Tuesday with tickets $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Police safe zones patrol areas and enforce traffic laws nearby.

Larry Melton Black Chamber of Coma Melton Odessa “Regional Medical Center Odel Crawford Black Chamber Odessab Chamber

Permian Basin Oil Show crowds to hit Odessa in 2008

The Permian Basin International Oil Show runs October 20 to 23 at the Ector County Coliseum. Vendors, equipment, and services will be showcased as record oil prices attract more visitors. Hotels are expected to sell out during the biennial event. Page 3A.

Odessa Ector County Amanda Perego Sonia Benavente Plainview Eric Cole Pecos

Crane Brimming With Growth In Small Texas Town

Evelyn Strader recalls Crane’s 1950s tent city vibe as the town revives with a hospital district plan a new Sonic Drive-In water display at Sixth Street Park and renovations at Crane Elementary A 70 unit apartment complex by XOG Operating aims to ease housing shortages with up to 3 bedroom layouts and costs around 90 dollars per square foot Five new low income homes were funded by a 284000 state grant Crane County Judge John Farmer says tax dollars are proving their worth as population growth remains modest, with construction expected to start within months

Michael Harper M&w Electric 10Th Gaston Streets Sixth Street Park Crane Evelyn’ Strader Claire Strader Odessa Crane Elementary XOG Blackburn Farmer

Crane County Growth and Budget Prospects

Cranes County faces questions on future development as residents weigh growth versus preservation. The budget stands at 7.5 million dollars while 2004 median income is 38 978 dollars and the 2006 population is estimated at 3 845. Oil was discovered in 1926, marking the area's early boom.

Fed plans to prop up mortgage giants

The Fed and Treasury moved Sunday to shore up Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac amid heavy losses. The Fed may lend to the firms at 2.25 percent, with congressional approval needed for direct borrowing or equity investments. The plan envisions Fed input on capital rules within a new regulatory framework. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac back or hold $5.3 trillion of mortgage debt, about half of U.S. mortgages.

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