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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 2017
Page
1
Shoppers can save on clothing footwear school supplies and backpacks under 100 during the annual sales tax holiday from August 11 to August 13. The exemption saves about 8 for every 100 spent with an estimated 87 million in state and local taxes avoided. Details and eligible items are listed on the Comptroller's website.
Dairy Queen teams up with the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals for Miracle Treat Day on Thursday. At least 1 from every Blizzard sold will be donated to the local Children’s Miracle Network hospital Medical Center Hospital. ON THE WET
Harmony Home hosts Tee Up Fore Kids at Ratliff Ranch Golf Links on August 25 with 7 am registration and 8 am shotgun start. First prize is four $250 pro shop gift certificates, plus a second place draw, raffles, lunch by Sid and Sam's, and an awards ceremony. Proceeds aid child abuse survivors through therapy and advocacy. call Anthony Vandenberg for details.
A Food page guide to quick and easy recipes that feed the whole family without resorting to drive-thru options. Practical ideas, time savers, and tasty options for weeknight meals.
Texas DPS says the Odessa and Midland Driver License offices will permanently close this week before a new Midland location at 2800 Wright Drive opens at 8 a.m. Monday. The Odessa office at 1910 Interstate 20 West closes today at 5 p.m., while the Midland site at 2405 South Loop 250 West closes today at 5 p.m. Nearby offices in Big Spring Andrews Crane Monahans offer hours during the transition. The 17,000 square foot center will have 16 work stations and new technology to speed service, with 36 staff planned for the long term.
ECISD Physical Education Coordinator Michael Neiman and elementary teacher Brian Castillo advocate using fidget toys as motivational tools rather than banning them. They will lead a session at the ECISD Teacher University at Permian High School on Aug 8 9, detailing applications for Spinners Kururins and Kendamas to boost math, literacy, and hand eye coordination through classroom activities and games.
Odessa man Hector Martinez Jr., 20, faced extra counts for a prior break in at High Plains Apartments and assault on his ex girlfriend’s new boyfriend. Police say he broke in to threaten a shooting before the Walmart theft and pursuit through the city. The burglary occurred around 2:56 am at 3727 Andrews Highway.
City Manager Richard Morton proposes a 2.26 cent property tax increase to fund about 2.8 million additional general revenue spending for the next fiscal year. The plan would push the tax rate to roughly 0.493 dollars per dollar and raise about 11 million in property taxes for raises and departments. Sales tax is projected to rebound, adding nearly 4 million to the city budget, with total general fund spending seen at about 86.6 million if approved. The council debated but did not revise the proposal, signaling possible changes before final adoption.
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