Rio Grande bridge at La Linda eyed for reopening
U.S. and Mexican governments exchanged diplomatic notes on reopening the La Linda Bridge the sole Rio Grande crossing between Presidio and Del Rio. Officials say demolition orders are lifted or in doubt while efforts focus on securing limited use reopening and cross border tourism plans led by Rio Grande Institute and state authorities.
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U.S
la Linda
Rio Grande
Presidio
del Rio
Big Bend National Park
U.S. Coast Guard
Marcus Redford
8Th Coast Guard
U.s.-Mexico
San Antonio
Brewster County
Val Beard
Commissioner’s Court
Big Bend
Love
State Department
State
Mexican Foreign Ministry
San Diego
Brownsville
Fain
Jose Elizondo
Coahuila
Enrique Martinez
Martinez
Texas
Frank Madla
Pete Gallego
Dow Chemical
United States
Mexico
Fort Stockton hosts seventh annual race with 100 plus cars
Race course notes show cars ranked from fastest to slowest with awards for first to third in each speed class. It is the seventh year of the event run by the city of Fort Stockton. Furman expects over 100 cars, typically two people per car, funded by entry fees and sponsorships. Racers come from across the United States.
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Furman
Fort Stockton
United States
Big Bend Open Road Race set for April in Sanderson and Fort Stockton
The Big Bend Open Road Race runs April 21-22 in Sanderson with registration, tech inspections, rookie school, practice and qualifying plus a welcome party at Bicentennial Park. On April 23 activities move to Fort Stockton with a car show at Rooney Park, a parade along U.S. 285, and race time at 8 a.m. April 24. After Race party at Rooney Park from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Contact Kenda Furman at (432) 336-8525 ext 16 or visit bborr.com.
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Big Bend
Sanderson
Bicentennial Park
Fort Stockton
Rooney Park
U.S. 285
Dickinson Boulevard
Civic Center
Kenda Furman
Bborr.com
Adrenaline Fueled Classic Car Race Attracts Players
Malcolm Davis of Andrews competes in a three day event featuring Corvettes and Camaros among other autos from street legal to highly modified. Davis has raced 110 to 130 mph in past years and will be navigator Monty Holmes in one entry.
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Furman
Malcolm Davis
Andrews
Permian Basin
Davis
Blackshear legacy explored in Odessa history center project
The Gertrude Bruce Center book project honors early leaders and records losses at Blackshear school. It includes Bracy family ties to Bracy's Burgers and Leroy's Barbecue while recounting color line changes, campus transfers, and missing archival materials. The effort surveys local Black history, schools, churches, and community figures amid archival gaps.
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Black Chamber of Commerce
Bracy
Louisiana
Walter Hunt
Frizella Whitaker
L.H. Hall
St. John’s Baptist Church
Center Board
Shelia Collins
Blackshear
Collins
ECISD
Ector High School
James Sylvester
S. Dixie Blvd
Sylvester
Blackshear High
Texas Woman's University
Odessa College
Gertrude Bruce Center
Idell Tatum
Arlene Campbell
Pauline Davis
Brenda Bryant
Willie Guster
Beulah Hutchinson
Bracy’s Burgers
Leroy
East Murphy
Leroy Reed
S. Grant
Marvin
Reed
South Odessa
Mount Olive
St. James
St. John’s Baptist
Local News Roundup Chili Cook Off and Gala Events
Local roundup lists events in Big Spring Stanton and Odessa area. Details include American Legion Chili Cook Off for Girls State at 2701 E Eighth St, Denim and Diamonds Gala at Big Spring Country Club with buffet and dance performances, Old Sorehead Trade Days in Stanton with pancake breakfast and sales, EZ Rider bus system expanding outlets and ticket pricing for multiple age groups, plus venues for obtaining passes and ages required. Call and web contact information included.
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The
American Legion Post 430
Auxiliary
Eighth St
Big Spring
Big Spring State Hospital
Denim and Diamonds
Big Spring Country Club
Laurie Churchwell
Jody Nix
Texas Cowboys
First Baptist Church
Stantonfolks.com
EZ Rider Municipal Bus System
H-E-B Food
E. 42Nd St
Odessa College Information Desk
W. University Boulevard
City of Odessa Community Development Office
W. Fourth St
EZ Rider
E. Highway 80
Students gain leadership through regional conference roles
Houston officials and students mingled at dances and other social events during a regional conference. Nine and Graves discuss time spent serving without scholarships, learning humility, leadership, and Robert's Rules of Order. SGA adviser Kristi Nealy praised the students' top leadership roles.
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Houston
Nine
Graves
Robert
Kristi Nealy
SGA
Nealy
Odessa man freed on bond after drug and firearm charges
Odessa man Mario Albidrez Llanez, 36, of 2202 E. 14th St., was released on $22,500 bonds after being charged Tuesday night with possession of about a pound of marijuana and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. Odessa police narcotics detectives and SWAT team members acted on a tip.
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Odessa
Mario Albidrez
Llanez
14Th St
Ector County Detention Center
S.wa.t
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Tyrus Fain
RIO Grande Institute
Marathon
Judicial National Park Conservation Association
Colinda
el Museo de Maderas del Carmen
American Legion
Sorehead
Stanton
Udfssa America
Ruben S Like
E. University
E. 8Th St
W. Wadley
Midland
Mario A. Llanez
CBSA
Clear Hannel
Jerry Dugan
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center
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