West Odessa flood not strong enough for disaster aid
State emergency officials concluded West Odessa flood damage did not exceed 40 percent uninsured loss in 25 homes or businesses, keeping a major disaster declaration unlikely. Gov Perry asked the housing department to consider any eligible emergency assistance as residents await guidance on grants.
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West Odessa
Jerry Caddel
Jack Colley
Colley
Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Rick Perry
Ector County
Caddel
Dale Childers
Skip Beaird
Ruby
Perry
Beaird
Daily
Fish and Wildlife eyed Concho water snake delisting hope
The Concho water snake may leave the threatened list within two years, enabling the Colorado Municipal Water District to supply an extra 8 000 to 10 000 acre feet of water annually. Field checks with Okla W Thornton Jr. and James Dixon confirmed data from 1996 along the Colorado and Concho rivers and Ivie and Spence reservoirs.
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James R. Dixon
Colorado River
Grant
Water District
Colorado
Concho Rivers
U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Okla W. Thornton Jr
James Dixon
Texas A&m University
Thornton
Ivie Reservoir
Concho River
Ivie
Spence
Okla W
Odessa to honor Toby Stevenson at Friday luncheon
Odessa will honor Olympic medalist Toby Stevenson with a Friday luncheon at the MCM Grande Fundome featuring a key to the city a proclamation and other accolades Odessans have welcomed his return from the 2004 Athens Games Stevenson praised hometown support and the meaningful reception from local residents Tickets are 15 in advance 20 at the door.
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Toby Stevenson
Midland International
Stevenson
Athens
Luncheon Honors Honoraries at Local Chamber Event
A luncheon to honor distinguished guests will be held at MCM Grande Fundome located at 6201 E Highway 80. Tickets available from Odessa Chamber of Commerce 700 N Grant Ave City Manager’s office City Hall 411 W Eighth St Athletic Supply Music City Mall 4101 E 42nd St Blockbuster Video 2635 N County Road West Odessa American 222 E Fourth St. Doors open 11:30 a m Friday.
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Chamber of Commerce
N. Grant Ave
City Hall
W. Eighth St
Athletic Supply
Music City Mall
E. 42Nd St
Blockbuster Video
Odessa
Lamp cord fire damages Sunchase Apartments unit 600
Odessa Fire Marshal's Office ruled the Sunday night blaze accidental. Investigator Yolanda Rincon said the heaviest damage occurred in the bedroom where a lamp was, with severe smoke elsewhere. Crystal Burchett returned home to find the fire at about 8 45 p m and Red Cross aid provided clothing, shoes, and food while a relative offered lodging.
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Sunchase Apartments
Interstate 20
Rocky Lane
Odessa
Odessa Fire Department
Yolanda Rincon
Rincon
Crystal Burchett
Robert Connor
American Red Cross of
Texas
Burchett
Connor
Marfa officer wins Texas Two Step lottery prize
Alejandro O Leos, an animal control officer in Marfa, won 1.1 million in a Texas Two Step drawing after purchasing tickets at Town and Country store on Sept 20. He kept the winner secret amid near reveals and could not be reached for comment. Police Chief Guadalupe Catano remarks on his role.
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Marfa
Alejandro O. Leos
Texas
Leos
Texas Lottery Commission
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Elizabeth
Gabriela
Rojas
Bob Pine
Austin Ecological Services Office
Snake
Pine
Mark Sterkel
Highway
Odessa Chamber of Commerce
Mike George
Larry Melton
Chamber
City of
Odessa American
George
West Texas
U.S
E. Highway 80
Marfa Animal Control Officer
Guadalupe Catano
Alejandro
Lee
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