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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 2012
Page
1
Colorado River Municipal Water District releases figures showing a delivery of 12.3 million gallons used on September 20 within the established use limit.
Midland City Health Department confirms one more West Nile case bringing Midland County total to two. Six Ector County residents are treated at Medical Center Hospital for the virus. Sources: txwestnile.org.
The Shannon J Shaw Memorial Team Roping event is set for 10 a.m. October 20 at the Eddy County Sheriff's Posse Arena in Carlsbad New Mexico. Registration closes at 9:30 a.m. The roping benefits the Shannon J Shaw Memorial Cancer Fund at UNM Cancer Center. Contact 575-706-2324.
The Retreat Refresh Stroke Camp runs October 26 to 28 at Camp Batman, 158 County Road 674, Merkel. Open to stroke survivors, caregivers, and family. $25 per camper with remaining costs covered by Medical Center Hospital. Wheelchair accessible. volunteers free. Call Morris 432-640-2331 or Bulman 432-640-2264. www.strikeCamp.org.
Texas recorded an August unemployment rate of 7.1 percent, unchanged from July after a downward revision to 7.1 percent. The state added 38,000 nonfarm jobs led by construction and trade while manufacturing fell by 5,100 and education health services dropped 4,200. Midland at 3.8 percent remained the strongest market, with McAllen at 11.7 percent the highest locally.
Aiden Villa arrived at 3 30 Friday morning to be first in line for the iPhone 5 at Verizon on 42nd Street after noting no one present at midnight. John Phariss returned later, both holding older iPhones and eager for 4G LTE. About a dozen people lined up when the store opened.
A 25 year old Aiden Villa waited since 3 30 a m in front of the Verizon Wireless store at 4041 E 42nd to buy the iPhone 5 first in line. He was joined by about 17 others as store manager Aaron Atkins opened at 8 a m. Other providers also opened at 8 a m. The launch required 17 sales reps to assist customers.
Odessa landmark Jo Jo's Drive In at 3506 East University Boulevard shutters after decades due to a staffing shortage. Owner Tanna Horn recalls the iconic hamburger stand as a city history staple and notes the sale offer last year prompted her purchase interest.
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