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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 2002
Page
9
Ken Brodmax’s column ponders the D C sniper case in a reflective, somber tone. The piece notes random killings at gas stations, lack of patterns among victims, and the public’s paralyzing fear as investigators chase clues. It urges readers to wait for answers and a final resolution to the deadly drama.
Odessa recorded 1,004,973 in October sales tax receipts, a 10 percent drop from a year earlier, with 803,978 from the general tax and 200,994 for the Odessa Development Corp. Officials note eleven consecutive declines since 2000, but see cautious signs of improvement amid uncertain post 9/11 effects.
Odessa area schools begin Red Ribbon Week with students and teachers wearing red ribbons and participating in themed days and activities to keep kids off drugs. Sheriff Donaldson urged students to join the effort and contests and events were planned including poster and building decorating with winners announced at the Permian High vs Abilene Cooper game.
Ector County ISD trustees will vote on a literacy program requiring parental involvement as part of a reading initiative. Hector Mendez, assistant superintendent, says success depends on a unison partnership with parents while the district prepares for the new TAKS test requirements.
Sharon Denning reports on a women’s conference stressing preventive care as midlife women track blood pressure and cholesterol yet often overlook osteoporosis. Dr. Scott Sanford, Odessa internist, notes osteoporosis is more common than hypertension in women over 50 and promotes bone health awareness.
Budget items top the county agenda as the County Commission meets at 10 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom 1010 E Eighth St. Voters will consider budget amendments to fulfill district court orders and release payments of 128000 dollars to the CDC, approve accounts payable, and vote on a resolution urging the 78th Texas Legislature.
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