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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1990
Page
9
A humorous diary styled notice explains Ken Brodnax will not publish his column due to record high heat and stress. He outlines his many responsibilities at the newspaper, from Commentary Page editor to historian and IT lead, and announces a staged sit-down protest and next vacation plans. Readers are assured no column will appear today.
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission approved tighter rules to curb drunken driving, banning two for one drinks and ladies night. Officials say safety comes first, though bar owners fear marketing shifts. In Odessa and Midland managers expect changes to promotions while some report minimal sales impact.
County Attorney Tracey Bright may amend the ordinance amid a raid of adult businesses. At the Commissioners Court meeting on Wednesday, amendments aim to tighten licensing time limits, extend processing by 30 days, and route litigation to county district courts. Bright insists the changes do not imply unconstitutionality and that the ordinance remains legal.
Ector County Hospital District finance committee votes to spend 3.92 million on capital equipment for radiology surgery and respiratory therapy, including a CT scanner and cardiac cath lab. Officials warn the district would face shutdown risk without May sales tax, noting aging costly-to-repair devices and lagging technology.
The city begins the second stage of a 30000 renovation plan next month adding a center for receiving residents complaints. Stage one moved engineering offices to the first floor and planning and development to the third floor. Assistant City Manager Tom Cody said the 12000 second stage, completed in early May, includes knocking out walls on the first floor and relocating cashier bays to handle utility and water payments and moving outer doors at the south entrance.
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