Odessa alcohol tax drop hits 2015 sales in area
Comptroller figures show Odessa Mctor County alcohol tax total near 40.8 million in 2015, down almost 5 percent from 2014. From August to December, sales fell 18.8 percent year over year, about 3.6 million, while early-year gains offset some losses. Business owners cite tighter wallets and fewer outings as discretionary spending declines persist in 2015.
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Trump and Arpaio rally in Phoenix ahead of Arizona vote
A Fountain Hills outdoor rally drew thousands as supporters and protesters faced heavy police presence and security. Trump and Arpaio, long allied, aim to shape Arizona as a model for his November bid. Protesters at Phoenix center said Trump seeks division while supporters praised strict immigration stance and a border wall.
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SeaWorld Ends Orca Breeding Shamu Shows
SeaWorld plans to end its orca breeding program and discontinue traditional killer whale shows. The move comes amid pressure from animal rights groups and slipping ticket sales, signaling a need to reinvent its signature attraction.
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Obama declares disaster in southeast Texas counties
President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for Jasper Newton and Orange counties in southeast Texas after severe storms and floods. The action frees federal grants for temporary housing home repairs and low interest loans for uninsured losses, aiding residents and businesses in recovery.
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