Odessa VFW honors police and fire heroes in local ceremony
Odessa officers Brandon Blake and chief Chris Pipes received a Life Saving Award for rescuing a man from a burning vehicle on March 29. Tim Herrington was named firefighter of the year and Victor Garza, a 14 year UFC veteran, was named paramedic of the year.
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Regents cast unanimous vote on UTIMCO oversight
AUSTIN AP Regents voted to increase UT System oversight of UTIMCO amid concerns of micromanagement. UTIMCO manages 16.4 billion in investments. the plan stems from a $350,000 review by UT System officials and outsiders. Chair Woody Hunt questioned direct control, but leaders said that was not the aim.
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Herpangina and Hand Foot Mouth Warned By ECISD Officials
Officials explain herpangina and hand foot and mouth disease in children. Both start with mild fever and mouth ulcers, spread by contact, with recoveries in 3–6 days for herpangina and 7–10 days for hand foot and mouth. Emphasizes proper hygiene and staying home when symptomatic.
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Thrifty Angel Shop Opens at Crisis Center
The Crisis Center opens its Thrifty Angel shop at 1211 N Whitaker Ave in the old KOSA building. It offers shoes toys games belts shorts skirts sheets baby clothes dress pants dresses evening wear tableware and coats with prices from 10 cents to 1 dollar. Proceeds support the center.
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Pet adopt a-thon boosts Midland rescues at Petsmart
Midland hosts a pet adopt a thon in partnership with Petsmart Charities and local animal rescue groups. For information call 570 6301 to learn about pets available for adoption and event details.
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Crisis Center Thrifty Angel Opens for Daylong Hours
The Thrifty Angel announces a new operating period from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, inviting community members to access its services and resources during the extended hours.
Nostalgia Drives Oldsmobile Enthusiast to Restore Classic Eighty Eight
Odessa resident Jerry Parkis, 64, restores a 1955 Oldsmobile Super Eighty Eight hardtop, cherishing memories of high school and college days. He recalls driving fast and social life with cars, though he avoids drag racing now, saying he cruises at 75 to 80 to dodge police.
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