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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 2012
Page
8
ECISD plans a tuition charge based on home value to prevent sending local tax dollars back to the state. The proposal sets a 0.587 percent rate with a $100 minimum and $1,147 maximum per family, aiming to preserve funds amid out-of-district residents who are Odessa taxpayers and business owners.
Board members defend waiving tuition for non-district students amid a school bond election. Wilkins says it brings more money to the district. Beaty cites proximity and fairness. Smith worries about tax-dollar stewardship. Residents who paid full tuition will be reimbursed. Waiver begins with 2012-2013 year and continues until board changes policy.
Marrero credits residents for heightened water restriction awareness after a year of scheduling and limits. Grant notes a milder drought this summer with 5.86 inches of rainfall, pushing back plans for a 42-mile CRMWD pipeline to Odessa. Projected to deliver 30 million gallons daily, the line aims to secure winter demand, while Big Spring’s reclamation plant lags behind October start.
City of Odessa reports average daily water use at 14.8 million gallons with 14 days above 16 million, drought and nuisance notices totaling 839 and 214 summons. Water fines reach 77012 dollars. The opening pushed to December or January due to skilled labor and equipment delays amid a booming West Texas oil and gas economy.
The 49th Annual Air Force Airsho at Commemorative Air Force HQ Midland Oct 13 14 showcases 60 plus aircraft including Julie Clark T-34, Indy Boys Jet School Bus, B 29 crew under 40 and B 1B flyover. Event highlights include Doolittle Raiders tribute, Red Tail exhibit, F 16 flyover and Exploding Outhouse. Tickets from 15 adults 5 children. gate prices higher.
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