Samantha Canady Center for Pediatric Care Groundbreaking
Medical Center Hospital launches a $2.9 million pediatric unit renovation funded entirely by the MCH Foundation and Children's Miracle Network. The Samantha Canady Center will offer intermediate care and handle transfers when needed, with a completion target in November and a $200,000 fundraising goal remaining.
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MCH Foundation
Children's Miracle Network
Samantha Canady
MCH
Odessa Chamber luncheon honors entrepreneur of the year
The entrepreneur of the year and business hall of fame inductees will be honored Thursday during the Odessa Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Austin Keith of Pinkies leads the entrepreneur of the year, with Mike Forrest of Forrest Tire, Ronnie Jones and Terry Bryant of Jones Bros. Dirt and Paving Contractors, and Mike Withrow of Basin Abstract and Title as noted participants. The event has sold out.
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Odessa Chamber of Commerce
Austin Keith
Pinkies
Mike Forrest
Forrest Tire
Ronnie Jones
Terry Bryant
Jones Bros. Dirt
Mike Withrow
Basin Abstract and Title
May 24 joint primary runoff election vote registration urged
Voters in Ector County must register or update addresses by April 25 for the May 24 joint primary runoff. The only race is for Precinct 1 County Commissioner with incumbent Eddy Shelton facing Milton Thompson who had 36.26 percent to Shelton’s 28.44 in the primary. Contact local election offices for in person, online, or mail options.
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Ector County
Eddy Shelton
Milton
Thompson
Shelton
Co.ector
Midland County Annex
Ector County Elections Office
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Supreme Court upholds total population in drawing districts
The Supreme Court ruling allows states to count everyone, not just eligible voters, when drawing voting districts. The decision preserves Latino political influence and avoids forcing districts to achieve voter-population equality, as Justice Ginsburg notes.
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Washington
Supreme Court
America
Texas
Senate
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Juan ‘Chuy’ Hinojosa
Austin
U.S. Supreme Court
WonderWalk March Supports March of Dimes in Odessa
The WonderWalk event at Lamar Early Education Center marked the second of two fundraisers for the March of Dimes. The 19th annual WonderWalk drew participants including Center and Jacob Ford as part of Odessa American coverage.
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derWalk
Lamar Early Education Center
Veterans Education Fair at TTUHSC Permian Basin
West Texas veterans can explore degree plans in health care fields at TTUHSC Permian Basin’s Veterans Education Fair. The event runs Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Rotunda at 800 W. Fourth St. Representatives from TTUHSC Schools of Nursing and Health Professions, West Texas VA Healthcare System, and Public Health will share information on career paths and scholarship funding. The Vet to BSN program, an accelerated online nursing degree for veterans who are medics, is set to begin spring 2018.
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Permian Basin
Rotunda
Fourth St
West Texas
Texas Tech Health Sciences
Ttvhsc School of Nursing
School of Health Professions
West
Texas VA Healthcare System
Department of Public Health
Sharon Cannon
Texas Tech Health Sciences School of Nursing
Cannon
Fugitive sought as Odessa police probe hotel shooting
Authorities continued the search Monday for 36 year old Jody Teague Threadgill a theft suspect sought for questioning in an officer involved shooting at the Quality Inn and Suites in East Odessa. Three Odessa police officers remain on administrative leave while the Texas Rangers investigate per protocol and have not released officer identities or details. The DPS will not provide officers names or a narrative until the Rangers release the report.
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Jody Teague Threadgill
Quality Inn and Suites
East Odessa
Odessa
Joel Fabela
Texas Rangers
Texas Department of Public Safety
Rangers
Justin Baker
DPS
Threadgill
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