Odessa restaurateur faces Superfund scrutiny over PIE site
Odessa business founder Lewis, owner of Dos Amigos, confronts potential responsible party status as the PIE site at 4817 Andrews Highway faces Superfund listing. TCEQ tests found dangerous chromium and solvents in groundwater within four miles, prompting hearings, possible audits, and cleanup steps under state and federal law.
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Odessa student dies in pickup rollover
A 20-year-old Texas college student, Gabriela Rene Mendoza, died when her white 2004 Ford F-150 rolled several times on FM 1936 west of Odessa after swerving off the road. Dispatchers logged the 6:48 a.m. Saturday crash and Mendoza, ejected from the pickup, was not wearing a seatbelt.
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Texas Department of Public Safety
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Volunteers funded by gas cards boost local meals program
A 34-year-old volunteer said rising gas prices could cost him friends if volunteers stop helping. He cited supportive volunteers as friendly and pledged to keep helping. Burton noted companies have donated gas cards in the past, providing $35 to $40 per card to ease costs.
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Meals on Wheels seeks volunteers and donations
Margaret Burton, Meals on Wheels executive director, invites Odessa residents to donate time or money to support volunteers facing rising gas prices. Call 333-6451 or visit 1313 W Fifth St to help, whether once a week or daily.
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Margaret Burton
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