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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 2012
Page
1
The Colorado River Municipal Water District reports a significant water usage milestone measured in millions of gallons, reflecting regional demand and supply trends. The data underscores ongoing conservation and infrastructure efforts across the district.
The National Weather Service reports Odessa received 4.05 inches of rain Friday and Midland 4.66 inches, marking Midland as the third wettest day on record since 1930. Odessa lacks comparable data due to records starting in 1999 at Odessa Schlemeyer. For totals, see Page 2A.
Fall festival starts 4 p.m. October 13 at McKinney Park with games jumpers and a children’s music show by Andy Mason. A costume contest pumpkin judging and an 8 p.m. Connie Levy set precede a 9 p.m. Monster House screening. Balloons rides weather permitting and after sunset park lighting displays transform the venue.
Barack Obama arrives in the debate with momentum but pressure to rekindle White House passion and prove he can fix the economy in a second term. Mitt Romney seeks a last chance to reset his campaign after a poor September. The Denver debate Wednesday marks a critical test.
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month with events in Odessa and Midland. Over 500 local diagnoses and 93 deaths last year underscore the need for early detection and annual mammograms from age 40. Pink the Basin funds free mammogram vouchers and promotes community education and solidarity through five years of service.
For five years Pink the Basin has pursued community awareness education and service to empower women to manage their health. Funds raised provide free mammogram vouchers to those in need.
Pink the Basin Inc scaled from a luncheon partnership with the Laura W. Bush Institute to a standalone nonprofit. In October the group funds mammograms for low income Permian Basin women, with $88,000 raised last year for about 265 tests and a goal to double this year.
Joe and Monica Contreras, new Odessa Salvation Army corps officers since June, plan holiday outreach to children in broken homes and shelter improvements. The couple, previously in Bryan College Station, emphasize loving people and guiding them to the cross while meeting needs. Page 7A.
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