Stripes and APlus Run $1 Miracle Balloon for CMN Hospital
Stripes convenience stores and APlus shops in West Texas ask customers to donate through May 3 to the Medical Center Hospital Children’s Miracle Network fundraiser. The $1 balloon campaign funds life saving equipment, nurse training, and pediatric research at CMN hospitals, with Sunoco LP partners noting more than $9.5 million raised since 2000.
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30 years for Don't Mess With Texas
TxDOT marks 30th anniversary of the Dont Mess With Texas slogan with a statewide cleanup series this spring and summer. The Trash & Treasure Hunts will deploy across districts with residents competing for grand prizes from YETI and NASCAR driver Austin Wayne Self, amid a Keep Texas Beautiful partnership. About 1,500 trash-offs last year drew 85,000 volunteers who collected over 10 million pounds of waste and recyclables.
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Odessa sales tax shortfall deepens during oil bust
Odessa faces a continued sales tax revenue drop for the 10th straight month as oil downturns bite. City officials, including Councilman Dewey Bryant, vow belt tightening while optimism remains that totals will meet projections by year end. April receipts fell to about 2.83 million, a 22 percent year over year drop, with 1/5 of tax going to the Odessa Development Corporation.
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Odessa teens plan charity dance marathon for Children’s Miracle Network
Gus Ochoa and Hazel Ramos, both 18, posed during a Wednesday morning lobby moment at George H.W. Bush New Tech Odessa. They announced a dance marathon scheduled for April 30 at the MCM Grand Hotel and FunDome to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network.
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Odessa students organize dance marathon for CMN NICU bed
George H W Bush New Tech Odessa seniors Haz zel Ramos and Gus Ochoa lead a noon to 6 pm April 30 dance marathon at the MCM Grand Hotel and FunDome to raise 35000 for a neonatal ICU bed. Funds support CMN Hospitals and MCH NICU equipment and related services.
Conaway backs whichever Republican wins nomination
Rep. Mike Conaway of Midland said he will back the Republican nominee no matter who it is, framing the race as a binary choice for the November general election. He spoke at a Wednesday town hall at the Presidential Archives and Leadership Library, urging support for the eventual Cleveland nominee in July.
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Cowboy paintings by Teal Blake to headline Alpine event
Teal Blake, a noted Cowboy craft artist, will showcase BN Paintings at the Trappings of Texas event in Alpine this Sunday. The artist’s work explores Western life through detailed scenes and vibrant color, drawing visitors to view classic cattle and rural motifs.
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