Border buildups ineffective seeps of illegal entry on ranches
Border Patrol growth to 11,500 agents by 2005 draws mixed views from rancher Bill Hellen and critics who say more agents and checkpoints fail to halt illegal crossings. Hellen notes cattle fences still breached as smugglers slip through his South Texas ranch, a sentiment echoed by others along the border and echoed by sociologist Doug Massey who questions the tangible gains of a wider force.
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Odessa housing crunch draws business leaders into talks
Odessa leaders face a chicken or egg housing dilemma as the city bids to accommodate new residents and bolster its workforce. Officials note 54 houses could hit the market in 18 months, with 30 financed by the Odessa Housing Finance Corp. and 26 subdivisions already active. Despite growth, leaders stress the need for portable affordable housing and sustained collaboration among private and public developers.
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Odessans plan multi day Juneteenth celebration in Odessa
The Black Cultural Council of Odessa hosts a Juneteenth festival June 15 to 19 at Woodson Park 1020 E Murphy St with events each evening starting 7 p.m. The schedule includes a Juneteenth Pageant June 15 at Blackshear Magnet School Auditorium 501 S Dixie Blvd a Welcome Program and Little Miss Juneteenth Talent Show June 16 plus a band performance. Saturday features a daytime 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. session and a 7 p.m. parade lineup at Odessa Street and Dixie Boulevard with a parade along Dixie Murphy and Barrett Drive. Marie Templeton notes expected turnout of at least 100 participants including bicycles motorcycles and cars.
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