Penwell Knights Raceway to reopen after fire damage
The Penwell Knights Raceway at Caprock etorplex near Odessa reopens Friday night after a prior fire destroyed the tower. Gates open at noon with racing starting at 6 p.m. Tickets cost 20 dollars, children 12 and under free. The event features Doc versus Monza from Street Outlaws and offers a 2500 dollar reward for the first car to beat no prep dragster Birdman. Two Odessa drivers, Shannon Coon and Cody James, have put up 2000 dollars to race Birdman.
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Stoney LaRue, Troy Cartwright Concert at Dos Amigos
Stoney LaRue brings his band to Dos Amigos at 4700 N Golder Ave with Troy Cartwright on Friday. Doors open 6 pm, show starts 7 pm, LaRue around 8 pm. 18 plus. Tickets 12 for 21 and older, 17 for under 21 at door. LaRue, a 1M+ career artist, tops charts with Aviator era songs.
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Hospital approves tax rate amid public pressure
Ector County Hospital District backs an 8.25 cent per 100 valuation tax rate for Fiscal Year 2017, below the effective rate but higher taxes for homeowners. A $150 000 home would pay 123.75 this year versus 110.01 last year as budget cuts include about a dozen full time positions and reduced hours.
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Finishing touches for Timeless Glamour Fashion Show
Ruby Stone poses as Tammy Scheide styles her hair for the Timeless Glamour Fashion Show at Lincoln Tower. The event begins at 7 p.m. Thursday in the ballroom, Odessa.
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Timeless Glamour fashion show defies age limits in Odessa
Rita Hummel and friends at Lincoln Tower in Odessa prepare for a one night fashion show titled Timeless Glamour. Dillard's outfits will be showcased by Tammy Scheide, Lincoln Tower's resident hairdresser. The free event at 7 p.m. in the Lincoln Tower Ballroom invites all ages to enjoy a 1940s and 1950s inspired razzle dazzle with black tie optional attire.
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City Council Adopts Budget for Next Fiscal Year
City Council approved a comprehensive budget plan for the upcoming fiscal year, outlining allocations for departments, capital improvements, and revenue projections. The vote set priorities for public safety, infrastructure, and community services, with oversight measures to monitor expenditures.
Odessa council adopts property tax rate for new fiscal year
Odessa City Council keeps a property tax rate of 47.059 cents per $100 valuation for the coming year, with a home valued at 150000 dollars yielding about 705.89 in city taxes. The approved 83.8 million budget adds roughly 751000 in property tax revenue and 1.1 million in new tax base, while trimming sales tax revenue by over 3.3 million to about 30.6 million and forecasting stabilization. The plan funds 805000 from auction proceeds for 10 new fire trucks due next year. Also on Tuesday the council set election judges for the November 8 municipal election, with District 1 race between Jo Ann Davenport Littleton and Malcolm Hamilton.
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