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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 2012
Page
1
The Colorado River Municipal Water District reports water deliveries in millions of gallons. Data details on quantities by month or sector are compiled to track usage and inform supply management.
Teams of eight or local schools walk 823 miles over eight weeks to benefit Special Olympics of Texas. Participants are urged to fundraise based on distance walked, with more information and sign ups at the Sotx dot org donate walk across texas website.
City residents will see a 40 percent water rate increase on utility bills starting Monday after the Odessa City Council approved the hike at its August meeting. Discounts may apply for seniors and disabled residents, with details on the city website or by calling 335-3200. Pink the Basin continues its mission with events including Breast Cancer Survivors Luncheon and a Motorcycle Rally, funding free mammogram vouchers.
Odessa Development Corp unanimously approves 1.475 million dollars from the Desalination Water Project to drill a test well in the Capitan Reef Aquifer near Fort Stockton. Officials note potential water exports to Odessa and compare groundwater quality with Ward County.
Leonard Larramore, a former NFL player, spoke at Ector Junior High delivering a motivational address. He lifted seventh graders Eidy Ibarra and Angel Cortez over his head during the event, with photographer Albert Cesare documenting the moment in Odessa.
Melvin Adams former Harlem Globetrotter and Leonard Larramore ex NFL player spoke to about 250 students at Ector Junior High. Adams demonstrated basketball tricks then shared a difficult life story, stressing belief in self and value.
University of Texas President Bill Powers urged the state to provide predictable funding for higher education to ease rising tuition costs. He cited Gov. Perry's four year tuition lock idea, saying it could help students graduate on time, while noting lawmakers cut nearly $1 billion from higher education in 2011 including UT.
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