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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 2016
Page
1
The seventh annual Great Outdoors Expo runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Midland County Horseshoe Arena. Vendors cover fishing hunting camping and outdoor gear. Admission 9 adults 7 seniors 5 children with details at goetx.com.
The Texas Transportation Commission approved three road improvement projects in the Odessa District tied to June bid openings. The $12.5 million Highway 285 pavement upgrade spans 10.8 miles north of Pecos. Constructors Inc. of Carlsbad won with a bid of $12,525,496. A $2,756,478 Pecos River bridge replacement on Highway 67 at Crockett County line was awarded to Reece Albert, which has offices in San Angelo and Midland. A third project funds preventative maintenance on three bridge class culverts on I 10 service road west of Fort Stockton, on State Highway 18 at the Pecos River, and on Highway 285 south of Fort Stockton, awarded to Maril Enterprises of El Paso for $218,550.
A Tunisian delivery worker drove a 19 ton truck into a crowded Nice promenade on Bastille Day killing 84 and wounding over 200. Witnesses described a zigzag path aimed at families and children. Among the dead were Sean Copeland and his 11 year old son Brodie from Lakeway, Texas, vacationing in Europe for birthdays.
Corporal Damon Rusty Martin of the Odessa Police Department was named Officer of the Month after reviving a man with CPR on July 2 in the 300 block of Orchard Drive. Dispatch guidance and Martin’s action helped paramedics take over, with colleagues praising his decisive rescue and ongoing dedication to duty.
Readable notices show ASPCA program offering local pets for adoption at a reduced fee of nineteen dollars. The item highlights cats and dogs available and directs interested residents to contact the shelter for details.
Officials at Odessa Animal Control announce the second Empty the Shelter drive running Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 910 W. 42nd St. Adoption fees are 19 dollars for fully vetted dogs or cats, with goals of placing 120 to 150 animals.
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