Odessa economy grows as oilfield boosts indicators
Economist Karl Ingham reports broad Odessa gains tied to oil activity. Unemployment falls to 4.3 percent in August from 7 percent a year earlier, building permits double, and housing, auto sales rise. Texas Comptroller data show varied local sales taxes with Odessa at 46,382,277.58 up 532 percent, reflecting oil driven gains amid mixed regional changes.
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California wildfires scorch 265 square miles across counties
Gov. Jerry Brown and state emergency officials described the fires as catastrophic with 8,000 firefighters on scene and more arriving from Oregon Nevada Washington and Arizona. The Mendocino wine region and coastal areas faced fierce blazes as neighborhoods were leveled and residents fled amid heavy smoke and falling ash. Police reported hundreds missing in Sonoma County while crews expected the death toll to rise.
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Community bond talks urge smart spending and regional growth
Group members planned outreach to financial groups to discuss tax ratification as a separate issue from the bond. Residents debated renovating Ector Middle School into a high school, while others urged a new south side high school and stronger CTE facilities to reduce crowding and boost local economy. Grayson Hawkins praised the meeting, urged balanced funding, and warned about government limits and budget implications for TRE and school operations.
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Odessa Kids Can't Wait bond plan crowds meet
Community forum outlines sections for high school crowding relief safety campus improvements and new middle school. Proposals include converting Ector Middle School and adding district wide fiber access while promising raises for teachers and staff.
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