Red Cross volunteers prepare comfort kits for troops
Kits assembled by Sgt Angel Delosantos and a Midland team include soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, washcloths, razors and candy to lift spirits. About 62 kits cost 3 to 4 dollars each, pre-made except for sweets. Troops wait outside a bus in 40 degree weather, defiant and appreciative.
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Angel Delosantos
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Red Cross Sends 60 Army Reservists Off with Care Kits
In Odessa the American Red Cross of Southwest Texas bids farewell to over 60 deployed U S Army reservists with care kits. The kits include hygiene items such as shampoo soap razors toothbrushes toothpaste and a small treat for the journey.
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American Red Cross
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U.S. Army
Soldiers deploy as Midland unit leads air force drawdown
At least 40 departing personnel come from Midland Detachment 1 of the 877th Quartermaster Company. Morale among the group is positive with Staff Sgt. Edgar Hernandez of Odessa noting a good attitude and a shared wish to finish the process.
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Midland
877Th Quartermaster Company
Edgar Hernandez
Odessa
Call To Duty As 60 Plus Reservists Deployed
More than 60 Odessa and Midland Army reservists from the 104th Quartermaster Company and Detachment 1 of the 877th Quartermaster Company deployed Thursday morning. They will head to Fort Polk Louisiana for battalion training before potential assignment to the Middle East. Soldiers are expected to be away for 545 days, according to Army public affairs specialist Bob Williams.
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104Th Quartermaster Company
877Th Quartermaster Company
Middle East
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At&t Corp
Hooters Seeks Late Night Mix Beverage Permit
Hooters may pursue a late night mixed beverage permit from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. The notice states no deal or agreement is in place and cites a company vice president who is currently out of town. The chain operates restaurants across Texas including Lubbock and Amarillo.
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Hooters
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Texas
Lubbock
Amarillo
Odessa Tomorrow reports rising issues and lower unemployment in Odessa
Odessa Tomorrow releases its first annual community indicators report showing doubling rates of intoxicated driving since 2000 and an unemployment rate of 6 percent in Odessa versus 6.8 percent statewide. The 70 member group aims to track social needs and trend data yearly with support from local foundations and organizations.
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Odessa Tomorrow Committee
Odessa Tomorrow Group
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Dale Chrisman
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