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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 2017

Page

3

Weir incentive plan faces Odessa council rejection

The Odessa development panel backed a $14 million incentive for a $25 million Weir Center to consolidate three facilities and create at least 84 jobs. District 1, 3 and 5 opposed the zoning needed for the tax abatement. District 2 voted against. District 4 was absent. Critics argued the deal would move jobs and benefit Midland County. Perryman urged aggressive incentives to compete, while officials discussed trust and communication gaps between the city, ODC and council.

Odessa Midland Malcolm Hamilton Barbara Graff Filiberto Gonzales Dewey Bryant Mike Gardner Weir ODC Melanie Hollmann Perryman Hamilton Graff Gonzales Ector County Midland County Wesley Burnett Smeneernes Cy Burnett Texas Economic Development Council Schwab Wesley David Turner Gonzalez Lorraine Perryman Council Cdc Gonzales CDC Turner Mexico

Musings Suite Premiered by OC Students Reflects Bennett Inspirations

Composer Bennett created seven pieces based on the theme musings at the suggestion of Bizzell in 2016. The works, including Vengeance and Contemplation, were premiered on February 3 by five of Bizzell’s students and Bizzell, presented as a multimedia experience with new art displayed between pieces.

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Bond bond measure faces local town hall and school crowd

Bond supporters in Odessa push a 291 million ECISD bond to fund new high school capacity, middle school, and reopen Ector Middle as a high school. They warn of overcrowding at Odessa and Permian high schools, with enrollment projections rising through 2026 and tax impacts outlined for homeowners.

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Mass shooting at Chihuahua rehab center leaves 15 dead

Gunmen killed 15 people at a drug rehabilitation center in Chihuahua state, Mexico, in what authorities say was a gang feud between Mexicaes and Aztecas connected to drug distribution. Seven others were wounded as four attackers carried out the late night assault in the state capital.

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