The press conference will include, Mayor Patrick Payton, Interim City Manager Robert Patrick, Assistant City Manager Morris Williams Jr. and Utilities Director Carl Craigo.
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ODESSA-MIDLAND
Last Updated on Mar 2 2021, 6:53 am CST
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Current Conditions: Fair
Temp: 26°F
Wind: NW at 6mph
Humidity: 84%
Windchill: 19°F
NEWS
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
1 vehicle fatality crash on 02-22-2021 Reeves County
REEVES COUNTY/FEBRUARY 23,2021-ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021, AT 9:37AM A 1998 CHEVROLET PICK-UP OPERATED BY TIMOTHY E. ODIORNE, 6O YEARS OF AGE OF FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA WAS TRAVELING EAST ON INTERSTATE 20, 15 MILES WEST OF TOYHA. THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE CONCRETE BARRIER THEN ROLLED. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS CLEAR AND ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY.
TIMOTHY E. ODIORNE WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL AT MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL, ODESSA.
TRAFFIC ALERTS
In the wake of the winter storm, potholes are likely to form all over the area. Please stay alert as crews will be working hard to address issues. Look far ahead on roads to see any upcoming crews or clane closures. Slowing down in general will help everyone, improving safety for workers and giving more time to shift over to avoid potholes. Slowing down may even lessen damage. If you have potholes to report, email gene.powell@txdot with road name, approximate location, and direction of travel.
MIDLAND COUNTY: One lane of Interstate 20 in each direction will be closed on Wednesday (2-24) between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. as ONCOR moves heavy equipment in the area near Midkiff Drive. Please slow down and obey warning signs.
ECTOR COUNTY: Contractor will be working on traffic signal control boxes all week. Dates & times: 8th and Grant on Monday and Tuesday; Grant and Murphy on Tuesday and Wednesday; possible East Loop 338 at 56th on Wednesday and Thursday. Lane closures possible. Slow down and obey warning signs.
MARTIN COUNTY: Crews will be patching roads Tuesday-Thursday. On Tuesday, SH 137 between mile markers 292-320. On Wednesday and Thursday, SH 176 between mile markers 277-306.
Landgraf Fights Electricity Rate Hikes
ODESSA — State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) submitted a letter to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) demanding it to rescind authorization for rate hikes on Texas electric bills amid recent power outages.
“You already left the taxpayers out in the cold with your lack of leadership and oversight of ERCOT,” Landgraf writes in the letter. “And yet, while they were still shivering in their homes, you decide to take more money out of their wallets — food from their mouths — in order to pay for mistakes made by your agency. I think not.”
The PUC held an emergency meeting earlier this week where officials introduced an order that directed the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to correct any past prices to reflect the current shortage of energy. The order stated that “Energy prices should reflect scarcity of the supply. If customer load is being shed, scarcity is at its maximum, and the market price for the energy needed to serve that load should also be at its highest.” Lawmakers like Landgraf are concerned that this leaves Texans vulnerable to unexpected rate hikes in their energy bills.
“We cannot allow someone to exploit a market when they were the ones responsible for the dire consequences in the first place,” Landgraf’s letter continues. “On behalf of my fellow West Texans, and as a matter of principle, I demand that the Public Utility Commission of Texas rescind its authorization to ERCOT to permit rate hikes on Texas electric bills.”
Honor the Blue Rally Raises $52,000 for OPD
OPD would like to thank VanZandt Controls, LLC & the Chuck Wagon Gang for recently donating $52,000 to the department. The money was raised from the “Honor the Blue Rally”, which was held back in October of 2020. The money will help pay for much needed equipment within OPD’s Training Program. Thank you for supporting law enforcement!
Cold Weather Pet Tips
OPD would like to remind the public to please be mindful of your pets during the extreme cold weather. It is recommended to bring your pets inside when the temperature gets below freezing but if you must leave them outside, please remember the following:
1) Your pet needs a shelter large enough to stand and turn around, yet small enough to retain body heat.
2) The shelter should face away from the direction of incoming wind, snow, etc.
3) Ensure that your pet has several warm blankets to lie on.
4) Make sure your pet has plenty of food and water.
5) Check the water frequently to make sure it’s not frozen.
6) Do not place salt on the ground or anywhere near your pet.
7) Check on your pet frequently to ensure that they are ok.
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