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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 2014
Page
1
Odessa American offers passes to Fiddlestick Farms and Taste of the Permian Basin on its Facebook page this week. Next week readers can win Red Raiders tickets as the Oc. ll game pits the Raiders against Virginia Tech.
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin announced fall enrollment reached 5,565 students, an 8.6 percent rise from 2013. Resident freshmen up 36 percent, with nursing programs showing the largest gain from 19 to 64 students. President David Watts credited faculty and staff for improving access and excellence.
The Ector County commissioners approve a new medical examiner description to resolve months of public confusion. District Attorney Bobby Bland had criticized the office for not seeking autopsies in cases that might have led to murder charges and other issues. Commissioner Greg Simmons noted unclear chain of command and responsibilities. Dr. Anne Acreman, since May 2013, had expanded duties and acted as a buffer between investigators and the court. The move aligns the office with standard practice amid statewide scrutiny of medical examiner functions.
Pecos residents fear rising flood waters, focusing on valuables rather than homes. Michael King notes community concerns while oilfield workers are sent home. Mayor Venetta Seals cites potential loss of homes and transportation disruptions as flood conditions worsen. See FLOODING Page 2A.
Heavy rain raised the J B Thomas Reservoir to about 43 percent capacity on Monday, its highest since November 1987. General Manager John Grant cited 84 000 acre feet of water captured, roughly 26.9 billion gallons, with further increases anticipated.
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