Water rates may rise for Odessa area demand surge
The Colorado River Municipal Water District may raise rates to member cities this year as Lake Ivie water use climbs. Drought has reduced Lake Thomas and Lake Spence, forcing more pumping and higher electricity costs. District Director John Grant said Odessa sits highest in the system and two motors run, with no relief until drought ends. A 7 to 9 cent per gallon increase could affect the 1996 97 budget, with City Manager Jerry McGuire noting budget hearings soon. Previous year avoided rate hikes for Odessa Big Spring and Snyder.
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Fort Stockton Wins Third in Texas Community Cleanliness Awards
Fort Stockton, a stop on the Big Bend tourist path, earns third place in the Governor's Community Achievement awards for volunteer environmental programs. Midland placed second as Fort Stockton’s Keep Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful board credits ongoing cleanup efforts and the highway program for the town’s reputation.
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Minjarez
Driving schools may move onto campuses
Ector County ISD considers contracting a driving education program to allow a local school to host classes at Odessa and Permian high schools and the Career Center starting in 1996 97. The plan aims for student convenience and could involve proposals from local and external schools with a board decision expected in a summer session.
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Goodman
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Morris Shaw
Simple missteps land lawyers in trouble in Ector County
About 125 lawyers in Ector County, roughly 20 face complaints annually, says J T Morgan chair of District 15D Grievance Committee. The process involves filing with the State Bar Office, review, a six member panel hearing, and possible reprimand or disbarment. malpractice claims are for jury rulings.
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Loving
Ward
Crane
Pecos
Upton
Reeves
Terrell Counties
Bill Bowden
District 150
Baptists elect new president at annual convention
Tom Elliff was elected as Southern Baptist Convention president at the New Orleans meeting as the sole nominee. The Del City Oklahoma pastor received a show of hands vote and a standing ovation from more than 13 000 attendees, marking a rare uncontested victory for the denomination.
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