White House seeks $29 billion aid package for flood insurance and hurricane relief
The administration plans a $29 billion request to Congress to shore up the National Flood Insurance Program with $16 billion in debt relief and provide nearly $13 billion for hurricane victims and disaster recovery. Officials stress emergency funding to stabilize claims from Harvey Irma and Maria while Congress debates reforms.
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State News Roundup on Harvey Relief Funds and ACL Refunds
The report notes under ten percent of Harvey relief funds disbursed with more grants due next month. Grantees must spend within 90 days and report usage to the relief fund board. About 500 million dollars has been raised nationally. Austin City Limits offers refunds for Las Vegas Route 91 victims amid the festival’s Friday start and 75 000 daily attendees headlined by Jay Z and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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Herrera wins District 3 hospital board appointment amid mixed votes
In Odessa, Herrera secures a four year District 3 hospital board term after a split vote. Contenders Hallmark and Dodd questioned finances and public support while Lettie England, the sole other applicant, asserted no conflict of interest and vowed to represent District 3 residents.
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National Night Out Bridges Gaps Between Neighbors and Police
Odessa community members and OPD officers joined Abalos’s block party with Fire and Rescue presence. Lt Chance said the event fosters solutions and cooperation, while neighbor Chris Bell highlighted patrol and safety benefits. National Night Out now reaches 38 million people in 16,000 communities since 1984.
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Man charged with aggravated sexual assault in Odessa incident
Odessa police charged 27 year old Oscar Garcia Hernandez with aggravated sexual assault after a weekend incident in east Odessa. Police say Hernandez and others offered help to two women with a stuck vehicle, then took them to their residence, where the victim said she was raped after he threatened harm. Hernandez waived rights and claimed the sex was consensual after the victim allegedly offered money for help. He was jailed at Ector County Detention Center.
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ODC ByLaw Change Delayed After Unusual Meetings
Collins faced removal without rule change as six months saw three specially called meetings. Collins cited hurricane relief in Houston on Sept 14. ODC approved changes Sept 25 at a special session. Edgman was absent. City Council delayed the following day to vote on amending bylaws. Mayor Turner noted the six month meeting surge was not typical and urged weighing pros and cons.
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