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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 2008
Page
1
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Memorial Day observances are planned across the Permian Basin. The Commemorative Air Force opens its museum at 9 a.m. with a reservation lunch and a 1 p.m. motivational talk by Kent Thomas, an Army ranger from Black Hawk Down. Lunch and speech cost $10 each, or $15 for advance combined purchase. A 6:30 p.m. ceremony will be held at Ector County Cemetery hosted by American Legion Post 430 with Paul Dillard speaking.
Midland Odessa Transportation Alliance officials say the La Entrada al Pacifico trade corridor remains on course after a Memorandum of Understanding between New Mexico Governor Richardson and Chihuahua Governor Baeza. The pact envisions a rail crossing near Santa Teresa NM and joint permit efforts, including a federal permit, to ease El Paso Juarez rail congestion. MOTRAN argues a reliever route was already considered.
Odessa College and local fire officials launch a high school fire academy to certify students as firefighters and emergency medical technicians. Cadets including Craig Bailey and Koko Ortiz train in live fire, building rappel, vehicle extrication, and hydraulic cutting while aiming for immediate work after graduation. officials say the program helps fill a firefighter shortage.
West Odessa faces water scarcity as the Redondo Water System Improvements Project extends city water lines to county land. Diana Serna, resident of seven years on K Street, notes her well near dry or low pumping. The two year plan, funded by the Office of Rural Community Affairs, aims to ease shortages with better groundwater reliability and safer water access.
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