Odessa Basin sales tax up for May with 17th straight yearly gain
Odessa reports May sales tax receipts of 1.56 million dollars, the 17th consecutive month of gains over the prior year. Finance Director James Zentner notes continued improvement as the Odessa Development Corp. receives 312 thousand, and the hospital district posts a 12 percent rise. Overall Permian Basin cities also show increases, with Andrews, Midland, and Seminole among notable helpers to the uptick in revenue.
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Ector County
Robert Abernethy
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Andrews
Bristow
Toyah Flood Strain Threatens City Homes and Recovery
After April 3–4 floods, Toyah faces widespread damage as 8 inches of rain flooded the north side, washing away fences and warping floors. State funds will grant aid to income-eligible homeowners, though some residents may not qualify. Salvation Army aid some residents, others stay with friends or in damaged homes while recovery hopes rise.
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Eee Steel
Anderson
Toyah
Tollett
Salvation Army
Rockets launched by high school students build teamwork
A mixed 1A distance learning class features bookish and hands on students developing into a cohesive team. Seventeen year old Robert Wylie speaks of the rocket project begun in January. Junior Winston Kemp earned a spot at the Texas Aerospace High School Scholars camp at Johnson Space Center in June. Consultants Paul Birkeland of Space and Technology Group and Scott Bartel of Blacksky Corp donate time and equipment. Casey Riggs and his father Pecos County Commissioner George Riggs contribute to launch recovery operations as students anticipate a successful flight.
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Robert Wylie
Ashley Hernandez
Hernandez
Winston Kemp
Texas Aerospace
Johnson Space Center
Kemp
Estes
Paul Birkeland
Space and Technology Group
Seattle
Wireless Frontier Internet
Birkeland
Bartel
Casey Riggs
Spaceport
Pecos County
George Riggs
Wylie
Odessa forms School Traffic Task Force on Feb 24
Odessa City Council created the School Traffic Task Force to boost safety around schools. Roy Elsner was named chairman and will lead the initiative with other listed members.
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Odessa
Roy Elsner
Poll precincts and voting locations in Ector County election
Polls open 7 am across multiple schools and community sites in Ector County. Voters report precincts 201 through 412 with specific districts for city council, hospital and school board positions, and some precincts noting no offices on this election.
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LBJ
Amber Drive
Nimitz Junior High
Maple Ave
Ireland
Dawn Ave
Heroes with weaknesses in film and politics
Hollywood film star Brad Pitt as Achilles contrasts mythic strength with a heel flaw while California elects a muscular governor whose flaw is hands. Gas prices prompt canceled trips, home stays offered as substitute. Other items include Smarty Jones favored for the Preakness and a Pax Network reality show on quitting habits aimed at born again Christians.
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Troy
Brad Pitt
Achilles
California
Pax Network
Middle East Nation Building and Kerry Family Wealth
John Kerry praises his wife Teresa's outspokenness while noting their wealth and lifestyle including five homes a jet and three SUVs. He urges President Bush to oust Don Rumsfeld and appoint Senator John McCain amid partisan digs. Viagra runs controversial ads offering a free pill with six prescriptions sparking strong reactions.
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John Kerry
Teresa
Bush
Don Rumsfeld
John McCain
Traffic lights debate hinges on substantiated merit near Permian High
Landgraf warns against installing lights on emotions and petitions, urging merit based criteria. Squyres notes eight standards from the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, with none of the Permian High area intersections meeting them. The task force plans subcommittee reviews and aims for a final session in June, seeing light at the end of the tunnel as studies converge.
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Landgraf
Squyres
Grandview
Bonham
Dobbs
Task Force
Roy Elsner
Elsner
Texas Lottery Draws May 13 Evening Results
The Texas Lottery shows PICK 5 numbers 18 20 23 35 and 5 13 0 0. The PICK 3 DAY and NIGHT results list 0 71 and 2 0 2 respectively.
New Mexico Lottery Road Runner Cash Draw
The New Mexico Lottery announces the Road Runner Cash drawing results for Wednesday May 12. Winning numbers are 3 8 0 7 15 16 20 28.
Odessa American contact and circulation information
City newspaper notice lists offices and contact numbers for Odessa American staff including publisher editor and department lines. It also details subscription options and rates for various delivery plans and payment methods.
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