Odessa area community events and author signing planned
The Masonic Lodge of Odessa hosts a pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at 1701 W Ninth St to fund scholarships for Odessa High and Permian High seniors. MANO Hispanic Chamber hosts a loan fair at UT Permian Basin to discuss loans from 5k to 50k with SBA and banks present. Odessa police host Cops and Lobsters at Red Lobster to raise funds for Special Olympics Torch Run. Preview of Region 18 AV materials set for April 28 at 2811 LaForce Blvd. Book signing by Odessa author Shelton Williams at Ings Books on 42nd St for Washed In The Blood.
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Mano Hispanic Chamber of
University of Texas of the
Red Lobster
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Midland International Airport
Region 18 Education Service Center
LaForce Blvd
Region 18
Pam Winn
Shelton Williams
Williams
Ings Books
42Nd St
Betty Williams
Bristol Publishing Company
Bill may end RRCs 114 year run in Texas
A Texas Legislature bill would rename the Railroad Commission to the Texas Energy Commission and shift railroad regulation to the Department of Transportation while keeping oil and gas authority. The plan, revived by Gov Perry appointees, follows a 10 point energy overhaul proposal and faces uncertain prospects.
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Dallas
Texas Railroad Commission
Texas Energy Commission
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Gulf Coast
Florence Shapiro
R-Plane
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Shapiro
Carole Keeton Strayhorn
Panther Paws triumph at American Dance Nationals in Denton
Permian High Panther Paws dancing squad earned top honors at the American Dance and Drill Team Nationals held April 1 and 2 at the University of North Texas in Denton. The 23-member group plus guests Kelsie Carlisle and Aaron Wolf won multiple categories including four team titles jazz hip hop pop and modern and two officer divisions. Solo Caitlin Sims placed as a finalist and second runner-up overall.
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Odessa
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Panther Paws
Permian High School
Permian High Panther Paws
Kelsie Carlisle
Aaron Wolf
University of North Texas
Denton
Caitlin Sims
Sims
PAWS PLACE Dance Winners Show Mix of Styles
Caitlin Sims led the field as a solo finalist, finishing second runner up while the Ist place jazz dance and hip hop por dance routines earned top honors for officers and lyrical dance crews.
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Estefan headlines Selena tribute in Houston audience
Gloria Estefan headlines a star studded Selena tribute in Houston with more than 50 000 attendees and 20 plus performers. Selena Vive will air on Univision from Reliant Stadium and a CD DVD set releases May 10. Suzette Quintanilla confirms Los Dinos will perform for the first time since Selena's death.
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Los Dinos
Baseball Abides and Echoes of a Bygone Era
Night editor reflects on baseball culture, star cheaters, and moments that shaped the game. He recalls Sosa, Canseco, and Buckner, while defending baseball’s enduring appeal and its nostalgic bond to fans, grass, bats, and the old rituals.
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Jose Canseco
Mark
Sammy Sosa
Sosa
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White Sox
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