Editorial: Yes to levies

The editors of The Odessa Record do not usually weigh in on political issues, but the struggles of our public institutions, such as the school district and hospital, compel us to make an exception. Odessa as a community has tried very hard, especially over the past 10 years, to bring new industry and other types of businesses to town. Some of those efforts have been very successful, some not so much. Those efforts will continue, thanks to the dedication of Odessa’s business community and leadership.

But the school district and hospital rely on public funds for much of their respective budgets....