Odessa faces tax hike debate as ECISD asks for 13 cent boost
Odessa officials consider raising property taxes to fund schools amid an $18 million shortfall while pursuing a bond election for new schools and improvements. City budget plans forecast a net increase of nearly $2.8 million in general revenue, funded partly by rebounding sales tax and potential new hires. The plan weighs higher taxes against spending cuts and new positions, including grant writers and public works staff, with discussion of limiting raises and relying on reserves.
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Odessa city council debates parks funding and open records
Turner notes up to 100 dollars during the period as the Odessa City Council spends time on parks and recreation funding, open records management, street projects and potential across the board raises. Council members discuss meeting department heads and consider a future bond for parks.
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Local Zika transmission reported in Texas Hidalgo County case
Texas health officials say the states first local Zika transmission of the year likely occurred within Hidalgo County in the Rio Grande Valley. The infected person did not travel outside the area recently and the virus was probably mosquito transmitted in the past few months. Zika can cause birth defects in babies when contracted during pregnancy.
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County budget signals staffing cuts in library and health dept
The proposed Odessa County budget envisions reducing library staff from 24 to 18 and downsizing the health department and senior centers. Two veterans services employees may cut to one, with the new director not paid at the same level. Residents fear reduced programs like summer reading and PoFest. Officials cite online tax registration cutting revenue and a modest cost of living adjustment to retain staff.
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