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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 2012
Page
1
The Colorado River Municipal Water District reports July 21 delivery at 14.7 million gallons. Delivery limit information accompanies the water usage data for the period.
ECISD board members meet Monday to approve next year’s salary schedules after a budget workshop. Superintendent Hector Mendez notes a possible 3 percent teacher raise while insurance costs stay down. final details will be announced at the noon meeting in the board room.
Jones Brothers start a seaboat overlay project on Interstate 20 from mile marker 84 to 97, a 13 mile stretch, with one lane traffic through the work zone. Ramps may close during daytime work. nighttime travel may be uneven. Speed limit drops to 65 mph. The $7.4 million project aims for a September completion.
Meals on Wheels of Odessa seeks drivers as it expands into West Odessa. New routes start August 1, serving about 100 people past Loop 338, Monday through Friday. Apply at 1314 E Fifth St or call Margaret Burton at 333 6451 for details.
New data from the Odessa Chamber of Commerce shows occupancy at 98 percent in July 2012, up from 97 percent in June 2011. ALN data places Texas at 92.1 percent in June. The report notes high demand and rising maintenance costs driving rent higher, with a photo of workers at the Andalucia Apartments.
Odessa shows July 2012 average monthly rent at 810 dollars with June 2012 occupancy at 92.1 percent, higher than Texas June 2012 occupancy of 91 percent and Texas June 2012 rent of 813 dollars. Odessa 2011 June occupancy and rent trended lower, while 2011 Texas averages stood at 769 dollars. Office: Odessa Chamber of Commerce and ALN Apartment Data. Quotes indicate budgeting stress as rents rise faster than pay.
Police say Colorado shooter James Holmes acted with calculation and planned months of deliveries to arm and booby trap his apartment for a midnight premiere of The Dark Knight Rises. The attack killed 12 and wounded 58 as memorials form near Century Theater.
Readers share thoughts on attending movies following the midnight premiere shooting in Colorado. Online voting at www.oapa.com and email responses to onletters oapa.com invite public input on theater safety and personal plans.
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