得克萨斯州拨款1 700美元,将自来水运到西敖德萨,结束了数十年来对水井和瓶装水的依赖。 Texas allocates $17M to bring running water to West Odessa, ending decades of reliance on wells and bottled water.

德克萨斯州立法者批准了1700万美元的资金，用于西奥德萨，终于为这个未合并社区引入自来水，结束了数十年来对井水和瓶装水的依赖。 Texas lawmakers approved $17 million in funding for West Odessa to finally bring running water to the unincorporated community, ending decades of reliance on wells and bottled water. 这项投资是2025年6亿美元更广泛的国家水基础设施拨款的一部分,远远超过了公园和机场的支出。 The investment is part of a broader $600 million state water infrastructure allocation for 2025, far exceeding spending on parks and airports. 尽管官员们赞扬取得的进展,但对长期可持续性、资金缺口以及随着该地区的扩大不断进行规划的必要性仍然感到关切。 While officials praise the progress, concerns remain about long-term sustainability, funding gaps, and the need for ongoing planning as the area grows. 建筑工程尚未竣工,居民尽管持谨慎的乐观态度,但仍在等待实际结果。 Construction is pending, and residents await tangible results despite cautious optimism.