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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 2012
Page
1
The Colorado River Municipal Water District imposes a limit of 16.0 million gallons for water deliveries as the measured usage target under its water management plan.
Prayer at the pole gathers before school on September 26 with the See You at the Pole event themed Awaken. Grande Communications hosts a job fair today from 2 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the MCM Elegante Hotel offering on-site interviews. Gerardo Azarte named Volunteer of the Year at Odessa Arts awards.
ECISD board discuss overcrowding as enrollment climbs to 29,661 with 139 classrooms needing TEA waivers. Wendy Hines reports rising class sizes from kindergarten to fourth grade and notes space issues may require more students per room. Superintendent evaluation of Hector Mendez conducted in closed session. See ECISD Page 5A.
David Brown of the West Texas Food Bank packages a delivery in Odessa as the pantry reports a 50 percent drop in USDA perishable food deliveries from last year and an approaching holiday shortage. Mark Sterkel.
The West Texas Food Bank reports ongoing shortages as distributions exceed incoming donations. Deputy Director Libby Campbell cites drought, rising prices, and 50 percent USDA donation cuts reducing meat produce and diverse foods. About 800000 people rely on yearly distributions.
Community National Bank of Midland hosts a Fill the Bag drive during business hours through Sept. 28 at all Midland locations. Stonegate Fellowship Church plans a Stuff the Truck fundraiser Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Midland H E B. The Boy Scouts of Odessa schedule a Stuff the Truck drive Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Albertsons on East 42nd Street.
Odessa Chamber of Commerce members presented a formal resolution supporting the $129.75 million ECISD bond. Odessans for Kids PAC members attended, distributing handouts and buttons reading Vote for Our Kids Nov. 6 as Sondra Eoff read the resolution and led the discussion.
Eoff urged support for the district at a brief session, stressing the need to move toward the middle. The discussion touched on bond implications as residents and chamber groups cited civic priorities.
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