Tornadoes strike rural Oklahoma and Midwest damage
A slow moving storm packed tornadoes and hail battered rural Oklahoma on Saturday destroying several buildings tearing up trees and tossing a mobile home onto a highway. Two storm victims were found in Kansas. A twister destroyed three barns at a hog farm near Lacey in Kingfisher County. No injuries were reported in the state. Meteorologists noted the storm followed two days of violent weather in the Midwest.
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Affordable Marrero Faces Contractor Shortage for Housing Plan
Marrero pursues extra contractors to join Odessa's affordable housing initiative as an oil boom boosts demand for construction. He cites the need to keep project costs under 80 000 while profits lure builders away. Past years saw up to 20 homes yearly. now only about seven are completed. Allied Services owner Howard notes money governs decisions.
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City partners with builders on affordable housing energy standards
Odessa officials say city contractor deals offer perks like waiving permit fees water and sewer taps and a materials draw of up to 10000 to help small firms. Projects must meet Energy Star standards boosting contractor resumes while profits in public work run lower than private sector.
Odessa Faces Boom With Uneven Benefits In Housing
Merita Sandoval of Odessa's community development department notes a boom in the area, but many homeowners do not benefit equally as utility costs drop for some while others struggle. The city cites a 150 person rehab wait list and contractor shortages slowing home rehabilitation and redevelopment efforts. If the trend continues, Odessa may rethink its affordable housing program and raise home sale prices while outreach at hardware stores and construction sites seeks partners.
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