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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 2016

Page

3

Downtown Odessa plan outlines growth and new courthouse bid

The Downtown plan warns that poor coordination could leave an inactive island in the heart of the district. It promotes park space housing, offices, shops, and dining, plus aims to acquire Grant Avenue from TxDOT to improve walkability. A new Ector County Courthouse is proposed if a future bond supports it, with minimum building standards and property maintenance ordinances to ensure upkeep and safety for pedestrians.

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Odessa eyes downtown incentives to spark development

City officials and Gateway Planning Group outlined infrastructure and facade grant programs to lure investment in Odessa. Grants would reimburse up to 80 percent of facade costs with caps around 250 000 annually and 20 000 per building, plus 10 000 for corner or large multi lot properties. Restrictions require two facade materials and distinct storefronts for wide buildings, plus shade giving awnings.

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Blue Origin tests New Shepard booster and capsule in high altitude flight

Rocket and capsule system New Shepard aims for suborbital flights with up to six passengers, named after Alan Shepard. Blue Origin plans human crews next year and eventual space tourism, while pursuing reusable tech to cut costs. The craft reached 240000 feet before landing. the capsule and rocket head to a museum.

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Clown Hoaxes Force Police to Check Pranks for Real Threats

Police investigate a wave of clown related hoaxes and prank calls as officials warn of potential real threats. Investigations target multiple incidents and advise communities to report suspicious activity to authorities.

Clown sightings spark campus lockdowns and hoaxes

University students in Connecticut responded to unverified threats as police say clown reports across the country are social media pranks. Merrimack College and Penn State faced lockdowns and evacuations while authorities warn such hoaxes strain response resources and endanger public safety.

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