Odessa to begin convention center project with 80 million cost
City officials approve funds and closing documents for a downtown convention center and parking facility adding 7300 square feet, a 365 car garage, and a public plaza. Total project costs rise to about 80 million with 31.6 million city investment and 48 million from private partners for a Marriott hotel. Groundbreaking set for April 18 near the Ector Theatre.
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Ector Theatre
Odessa Development Corporation
Fifth Street
Texas Avenue
Live Stations of the Cross Play on Good Friday
The event begins at 3 p m Friday at 612 E 18th St and ends in the adjacent parking lot. For eight years it has been an annual free tradition themed as the live Stations of the Cross. The script moves from the agony in the garden to Jesus crucifixion and entombment.
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E. 18Th St
Davila
Pontius Pilate
Golgotha
Jesus
St Marys Passion Play At 612 P.M. Friday Begins
Davila invites believers and non believers to attend the St Marys Passion Play starting at 612 pounds, with a free solemn service about 30 minutes after the stations. The event aims to transport attendees back in time to a pivotal moment in history.
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Davila
Odessa doctor linked to dog cruelty case sparks rally idea
Rally organizer Boles floated asking Dr Robert Kevin Lynch to help fund a no kill animal shelter. Lynch from Odessa faces two state felony counts of cruelty to non livestock animals after arrest in January and has posted bond. Officials emphasize no new case developments as the active case proceeds.
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Boles
Robert Kevin Lynch
Lynch
Odessa
Bland
NFL
Michael Vick
Man convicted of triple murder at Houston car lot
A Houston man, James Tinsley IV, was sentenced to life without parole after jurors found him guilty of capital murder for a January 2015 attack at Immaculate Auto Sales. He killed brothers Tony and Jesse Contreras and their adult son Casey after a repossession dispute.
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Houston
Harris County
James Tinsley IV
Tinsley
Immaculate Auto Sales
Tony
Jesse Contreras
Tony Contreras
Casey Contreras
Permian Jason Heating and ARC Notice
Notice from Permian Jason Heating and ARC regarding attention to detail and draft actions. Readers advised to review matter with the indicated department by the stated deadline. Local contact information appears within the notice.
Fragmented reflective quote on faith and sacrifice
A reflective line about a Jewish carpenter embracing a horrific fate due to unconditional love for humanity. It implies why people cling to faith, suggesting deep conviction and universal compassion.
Ex-Dallas educator pleads guilty in teacher visa scheme
Victor Leos former Garland Independent School District human resources director pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit false statements related to immigration documents in an April 3 deal. He admitted taking kickbacks to recruit teachers from the Philippines and Latin America. He faces up to five years in prison a $250,000 fine and repayment of about $317,000.
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Dallas
Victor Lees
Garland Independent
Leos
Dallas Morning News
Philippines
Latin America
Texas
U.S
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