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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 2008
Page
4
Garcia, 51, moved from Ector to Permian after being assigned as its new principal. An Odessa native, he has three years of principal experience and says serving as the district's first Hispanic principal is an honor, though not his sole achievement.
Roy Garcia, 49, with a long ECSISD tenure including Ector Junior High and Permian assistant principal posts, takes the 12 month administrative post at Permian High School. He aims to boost AVID, strengthen academics, foster parent involvement, and connect with students while emphasizing honesty and fairness.
Burnett Construction works with Odessa city on Workforce Housing Incentives Program to renovate a 22nd Street complex. Planned updates include sheetrock, flooring, cabinets, windows, heating and air. residents praise location while concerns over asbestos and naming the complex linger. Elizabeth Henson moved in with her children after months of waiting, hoping for a permanent home and soon a laundry room and more amenities.
Federal investigators began examining a Friday collapse of a 30 story mobile crane at a Lyondell Basell refinery in Houston. Four contract workers were killed and seven were injured. The crane owned by Deep South Crane & Rigging toppled while lifting a million pounds. Names of the victims Marion Odom John Henry Daniel Johnson and Rocky Strength were released by the company. Refinery officials said grief counselors would be available and safety meetings held to address concerns starting Monday.
In Odessa and Midland dealers report rising demand for high mileage bikes and scooters as gasoline prices push drivers to cut fuel costs. Lisa Galindo of Family Powersports notes more older customers seek 60 to 80 mpg machines, while Midland Powersports manager Robert Nance cites 8 to 10 percent sales gains from fuel efficient models. Customer quotes point to reduced truck fuel costs and interest in smaller engines, with the Rebel 250 example highlighting a 3.9 gallon tank at about 13 to 14 dollars to fill. The trend sparks debate on whether it signals a lasting shift or a temporary fad as aging drivers chase freedom and economy.
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