Bats flock to Permian Basin as warm months arrive
Cheryl Brom of the Odessa Police Department Animal Control says Mexican free tail bats roost in the area during spring and summer, with pups born then before migrating to Mexico in September. Bats favor attics and tall buildings, including the Ector County Coliseum, where vibrations from events may disrupt sonar. Crosby Swanson reportedly encountered a bat earlier this month.
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Perry sets 30 day Texas special session on education funding
Gov. Rick Perry on Friday ordered a 30 day special session starting April 17 to devise a new way for Texas taxpayers to fund the $33 billion public education system. The move aims to replace local property taxes after a June 1 court deadline, with reforms including a revised business tax and a cigarette tax. A Perry commission plans recommendations by end of March as legislators prepare for the session.
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Bats Stay Through Permian Basin Warm Months In Odessa
Mexican free tail bats linger in the Permian Basin for pup care and warmer weather brings them to Odessa earlier than usual an animal control manager reports. For cases of bats in living spaces call the Odessa Police Department at 368-3526.
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Weekend Rain Likely Across Permian Basin Says Weather Director
A cold front and heavy cloud cover move into the Permian Basin with chances of rain today through Sunday. Weather Director Craig Stewart notes best chances Saturday and Sunday with temperatures dipping before a gradual clear later next week.
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OA Introduces Select TV Guide With Bigger Format
The OA announces a Sunday rollout of Select TV a redesigned guide replacing Preview. It offers larger easier to use television information and new features to help plan viewing. The changes address past mechanical glitches trimmed in the smaller Preview format.
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Chuck Wagon Gang Feeds Troops With Military Precision
Odessa based Chuck Wagon Gang mobilizes to serve 7 000 meals in an hour to 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment returning from Iraq. Feed boss Jerry Hensley, Vietnam veteran and former lllth Cavalry officer, leads the operation with military discipline.
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