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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 2012
Page
1
Delivery volume was 14.0 million gallons from the Colorado River Municipal Water District. The day’s use limit stands at 16.0 million gallons.
The Odessa American earned several Texas Press Association prizes at the San Antonio convention including first in advertising and third in both feature and news photography. Main Street Odessa seeks volunteers for the Fourth of July Firecracker Fandango with shirts food vouchers and free entry. EC Library hosts Summer Reading events from Tuesday to Thursday for various ages with spaces limited by event. Call 335-4682 or 332-0633 for details.
Dearborn Heights workers freed a baby raccoon stuck head first in a sewer grate after Department of Public Works Director Bill Zimmer noticed the animal. They used vegetable oil and dish soap to loosen the grate and rescue it.
Prices fall below 80 dollars per barrel marking a roughly 30 percent decline since February. Market observers weigh supply concerns and demand trends, while investors monitor geopolitical factors. Readers are invited to share reactions via online poll and email feedback.
ECISD reports more than 1,100 students in summer school and enrichment options across elementary to high school. Raul Moreno notes added program variety in response to Texas standards, with high school credit recovery and advanced coursework. Permian High consolidates locations, while end of course tests drive retakes. 2,891 Freshman tests were not satisfactory. English courses were not offered this summer due to planning timing.
A Forever Remember statue like the one pictured will be officially dedicated at 4 p.m. July 4 in Freedom Park. The OdeSSa Foundation raised over $100,000 to pay for the statue and its installation.
Odessa veteran Les Williams celebrates the upcoming arrival of the Forever Remember memorial at Freedom Park next to the Odessa YMCA. Sculpted by Dennis Smith, the statue honors wives and mothers whose loved ones served in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. The Heritage of Odessa Foundation raised over 100000 to fund a rock garden beside the statue, with installation set after a rock garden is completed. The unveiling was initially planned for July 3 but will occur after a July 4 cover and lighting plans as the first class tribute.
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