Texas economy remains sluggish beyond U S recession claim
Dallas Federal Reserve economists warn Texas shows only minimal growth in January-March 2002 with a stagnant job market, weak output, and slower consumer spending. Some economists dispute the Fed view, noting Texas weathered the dot-com decline but did not fully recover. The report signals ongoing uncertainty about when Texas will outpace the national economy.
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New Odessa museum houses rock stars and visitors
The Meteor Crater Museum near Odessa opened a $500,000 museum and visitor center drawing visitors from 42 states in 2001. County Judge Jerry Caddel called it an asset to the county and its citizens, noting the venue helps tell the rock story from space to Earth.
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Odessa crater museum and trail hours near Odessa
The Odessa site lies five miles west and two miles south of Odessa. Take exit 108 on I 20 and turn south to reach the crater. The museum operates 9 am to 6 pm Tuesday through Saturday and 1 pm to 6 pm Sunday, while the crater trail is open daily 9 am to 6 pm.
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Free screenings for low mood offered by centers
Sharon Denning reports centers provide screening for low mood with guidance from Samaritan Clinic director Sinan Meyer. Psychologists suggest coping strategies amid stress, noting reduced stigma and that treatment may avoid antidepressants. Hurricane Lili evacuation context adds surrounding stress factors.
Lili Hourly Update Warns Texas as Hurricane Advances
Hurricane Lili tracked toward the Gulf Coast with winds near 115 mph and landfall possible Thursday. Texas officials raised emergency alert to Level Two as experts warned areas from Houston to New Orleans to monitor the storm’s progress. The eye was entering the southeastern Gulf of Mexico and forecast landfall appeared likely in south Louisiana near New Iberia.
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City workers kickoff United Way drive at City Hall
Odessa city employees begin a fundraising campaign at 11 30 a m to reach a 1400000 United Way goal for the Odessa area with a related city drive running through October 31. The effort emphasizes employee donations and ranks the city as the fourth largest contributor to United Way of Odessa.
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Free Screenings Offered at Samantan on Oct 10
Free screenings will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 10 at Samantan. The event invites community members to participate in health screenings and related services offered by local organizers.
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