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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 2017

Page

8

Odessa hail storm spurs rapid rebuilding and economic activity

A major Odessa hail storm triggers a surge in construction work and outside spending, with projected repair costs near 480 million. Economists note temporary growth from influx of construction funds, higher hotel rates, and boosted sales tax revenue, while insurers adjust rates and locals anticipate continued activity through homes, rentals, and auto trades.

Insurance Council of Texas Trade Association Ray Perryman Perryman East Odessa Hanna Odessa Amarillo Karr Ingham Ingham Melanie Knox Residence Inn Courtyard Homewood Suites Parks Legado Town Center Ben Acosta MCA Development Acosta Lubbock Sewell

Insurance rates tied to storms in Texas rise after major event

Hanna notes dollar amount stable though claims surge. He cites 2015 Ector County claims totaling 16 million from 1,400 bail claims and 2016 with 500 claims at 5 million. The recent storms prompted unexpected disruption, with insurers pricing in catastrophe frequency and impact for Texas markets. Odessa and Midland had not seen such storms in years.

San Antonio Texas Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Mark Hanna Insurance Council of Texas Hanna Ector County Odessa Midland

Chinese laureate Liu Xiaobo ashes scattered at sea funeral

Liu Xiaobo's ashes were scattered into the sea in a funeral in Shenyang attended by family members and closely controlled by the government. He died in custody from liver cancer after an 11 year sentence for incitement to subvert state power.

Shenyang China Liu Xiaobo Liu Communist Party Liu Xiaoguang

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