County eyes tougher litter penalties and new officers
Ector County officials push for stricter enforcement under health and safety rules with tickets and arrests for littering. Districts 1 and 4 face most issues as a county environmental officer left in April. A certified peace officer is sought to issue tickets, with pay $15.75 hourly and weekend shifts. sheriff’s office monitors violators. Community meeting aims to rally residents amid concerns from a pregnant mother about cigarette butts and fires, featuring refreshments and a $100 gift card drawing.
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Gardner
Ector County
Sheriff's Office
Mark Donaldson
Sheldon
Precinct
Water district, West Odessa, faces higher rates and enforcement questions
In West Odessa, ECUD brvorsry Puate TB formed in 1976 to supply water, charging about 130 percent above city prices. Residents pay ECUD bills while city revenue from property taxes remains, with disputes over who enforces water rules and nuisance violations. The area has grown rapidly and usage rose significantly, prompting talks of an excess consumption charge and jurisdiction gaps between districts and city codes.
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West Odessa
Odessa
Fowler
Ainston
Chadley
Busersi
Owsley
Ecad
Pene Po
Andrea Goodson
CIA
Goodson
Mulsance
KCUTD
Water and Sewage Rates and Drought Plan
The document references rising water and sewage rates alongside a 2011 drought contingency plan. It includes a tinyurl link and notes a plan identified by codes 6btebce and 6l2uo0rj, without detailing specific policy changes or entities involved.
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Tinyurl
Odessa City Council to hear unsafe building appeals
Odessa City Council will hear appeals on unsafe structures at 316 Amburgey Ave and 1215 E 36th St. Owners Rosa Gonzalez and Michael Dean Roberts challenge orders to remove or repair, citing board decisions, access issues, and alleged communication problems. The meeting also covers election date changes, grants, ordinances, and authorizations.
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Odessa
Sandra Carrasco
Carrasco
Filiberto Gonzales
Gonzales
Roy Hunton
Hunton
Board of Survey
Amburgey Ave
Rosa Gonzalez
Gonzalez
36Th St
Michael Dean Roberts
Ralph McCain
McCain
Odessa College
Roberts
Clean Serve Inc
Confederate flag plate hinges on one vote
The Texas DMV board needs one more vote for a Confederate flag themed specialty license plate after a June meeting was halted by a member's death. A new board member appointment by Gov. Perry is awaited, potentially delaying action until fall. A March mock plate drew 186 yes and 3 no comments.
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Houston
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Texas
Texas Department At Motor Vehicles License
SCV
DMV
Rick Perry
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