Heat relief aid helps Odessa widow get cooling
Juliana Pacheco benefited from West Texas Opportunities after their Odessa staff found her home sweltering and gasping in heat. The nonprofit helps needy residents pay TV Electric bills and replace outdated cooling units with energy efficient models. Reese noted ongoing demand and income criteria for assistance while offering tips to conserve energy. Call (915) 334-6090 for information.
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West Texas Opportunities
Pacheco
Odessa
Reese
Sherry Cooney
TV Electric
West Texas
Call
Heat worsens mental illness risk for homeless in West Texas
A Permian Basin psychiatrist warns hot weather threatens mentally ill patients, especially those on antipsychotics like Haldol or Chlorpromazine. Dehydration could trigger Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, fever, muscle breakdown, and even death. About 30 to 40 percent of MHMR's 660 patients take antipsychotics. 30 percent use Lithium.
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West Texas
Curtis Thurman
Permian Basin
Thurman
MHMR
Ee Ee
HMR
Pets Need Care in Heat Says Veterinarians
Local veterinarians urge common sense for summer pet care. Do not leave animals in cars, provide water and shade, and avoid drastic indoor to outdoor temperature changes. Some breeds like English bulldogs are more heat sensitive, and dehydration requires small water intervals.
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Michael W. Wempe
Ark Animal Hospital
Wempe
Bill Robertson
Angel Veterinary Clinic
Robertson
Humble Jose Rewards a Magical Mouse in Kindness Tale
A poor leatherworker Jose Garcia shares his bread with a magical mouse who vows to repay him. The mouse, in disguise as a palace page, schemes to bring Jose to the king, arranging clothes, a ride, and a feast. Jose’s generosity finally earns him favor with the king and his daughter.
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Jose
Mouse
Jose Garcia
Senor Garcia
Lawn Care Tips for Greener Grass
Water the lawn before sunrise or late at night to reduce evaporation. Use a measuring cup or tuna can to gauge irrigation and apply a slow release or organic fertilizer. Maintain regular watering and mowing for healthy turf.
Arid Oklahoma lawn care in heat waves prompt advice
Odessans endure heat as yellow lawns show dead spots. Patsy Gill of Wolfe Nursery points to weather as main cause and suggests ironite for iron boost and careful fertilizer use to avoid burns.
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Patsy Gill
Wolfe Nursery
Gill
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