Appraisals See Jump in 2005 Residential Values
McCord notes hearings begin June 15 with two to three weeks scheduled. Residential appraisals total 1.86 billion across Odessa College hospital and public school districts and the county, up from 174 billion in 2004. City values reach 1.59 billion, rising from 148 billion. Mineral property values climb to 1.96 billion across districts, up 35 percent from 1.46 billion. County mineral values at 1.97 billion, a 35 percent jump from 146 billion. McCord says 2005 appraised values reflect true market values based on neighborhood sale prices.
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Ector County Court to discuss grants and health funds
The Ector County Commissioners Court meets at 9 a.m. at the county annex to select a grant consultant for a Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs flood victim grant in West Odessa and review a donation from the Texas Association of Local Health Officials. Odessa water improvements and 2006 Local Public Health Services funds are on the agenda.
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EU constitutional crisis tests Europe post votes
Founding EU members debate next steps after French and Dutch rejection of the charter. Leaders plan a summer Brussels summit to rethink direction, with talks on new members and deeper integration. Blair and Straw urge careful, long term reflection amid euro skepticism and fears of a superstate.
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County commissioners weigh travel to Volvo plant in Canada
County leaders consider a group trip to Volvo plants in Canada for educational purposes after approving a Volvo bid and travel for some officials. They stress no future favor, and say costs will be borne by participants or the county travel budget.
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Felt and Nixon Faction Clash Over Watergate Legacy
Deep Throat prosecutor John Barrett defends Felt as a needed whistleblower. Pat Buchanan and Stephen Hess offer mixed takes on the motive and impact of the Watergate disclosures, while former insiders like Charles Colson and Gordon Liddy criticize Felt's methods. Rep. John Conyers plans a resolution praising Felt for averting a constitutional crisis.
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Police Seek Two Men After Drive By Shooting
Midland police hunt two Hispanic men after a drive by shooting near Washington Park at about 5 p.m. A silver Oldsmobile fled while a blue car and a white SUV pursued. Witnesses say three shots were fired at the Oldsmobile. no injuries reported. Call 685-7108 with tips.
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