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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1983

Page

11

Residents love town without government in Wimberley Texas

In Wimberley Texas a 5500 resident unincorporated town thrives without a municipal government. Volunteers fund fire protection water ambulance and a library while the chamber of commerce drives roads telephones lights and a planned community center. The approach draws praise and critique as residents back committees and town gatherings amid growth and calls for more services.

Wimberley Texas Hays Austin San Antonio Hill Country Cindy Meeks Rio Bonito Blanco River Bill Johnson Dick Brown Texas Municipal League Brown Raymond Czichos Wimberley Water Supply Co Czichos Fire Department Linda Allen Bob Gwynn Wimberley Bank

White signs PUC bill keeps utility commission in business

Gov Mark White signed a law to preserve the Public Utility Commission and add protections for Texans paying fair utility rates. Rep Jim Turner noted the bill may not guarantee lower rates but aims for the lowest possible rates, while PUC Chairman Al Erwin said the law should restore public confidence in the three member commission.

PUC al Erwin

City issues permits for major projects in Odessa

Miller said permits were issued for several large projects including the police courts facility, the Hilton Hotel and Odessa College sports complex. No permits were issued last month for multi family housing, continuing a trend that began in November 1982.

Hilton Odessa College Miller

Odessa sees housing boom. 1981 82 fill demand

The city reports a housing and apartment boom in 1981 and 1982 with existing dwellings meeting Odessan needs. May issued 11 commercial permits worth 1.63 million versus 12 in April worth 4.67 million. May mobile home permits total 35 valued at 602 thousand, down from April but up from May 1982.

Miller Mits

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