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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 2015
Page
1
A Texas Department of Transportation notice warns motorists in Midland County to obey temporary signals and flaggers at the Highway 349 project. Driving on unfinished sections damages work, increases costs, and delays completion. Stay alert near work zones as penalties apply for violations. ON THE WET: txdot.gov
Seventy eighth annual West Texas Talent Search semifinalists were chosen from 11 West Texas cities. The Aug. 29 7 30 p m event in Deaderick Hall Odessa College will feature vocal juvenile musical duo dance and spoken word performances with the audience acting as a fifth judge. The Sept 25 finale offers 4000 in cash and prizes. Tickets 15 adults 10 seniors students available at West TexasTalent.com or in person.
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Allied Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program will hold a White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2015 at 6 p.m. Friday at Stonegate Fellowship in Midland. Over 500 graduates will receive coats, marking the 15th class to graduate. Ten individuals will be inducted into Pi Alpha, the National Physician Assistant Honor Society.
The community of Iraan plans to rebuild the First Baptist Church following a major blaze that destroyed much of the structure. The Religion page offers details on the rebuilding effort and future plans.
Odessa police investigated two stabbing incidents Wednesday night with one suspect at large. A victim was taken to Medical Center Hospital from the 1000 block of West Monahans Street after a purple vehicle fled the scene. A Chevrolet Silverado linked to the suspect was found near 1600 South Grant Avenue as officers worked at the hospital.
The Fine Arts Department hosts a district event spotlighting school bands and ensembles. Details drawn from Ector County ISD communications highlight performances, participant groups, and venue notes.
The Odessa High Marching Band held a Tuesday morning trombone rehearsal at Coleman Field with participant Mark Sterkel of TSS noted.
Odessa and Permian high school band directors express optimism for the fall 2015-16 marching season amid bond-related construction and new freshmen. Assistant directors Steve Dojahn and Tyler Elvidge cite teamwork building, new marching techniques, and quick student adaptation boosting quality and depth of the bands. Mia Stanley, a junior, is highlighted in the piece.
Editor notes the OA anniversary with a look back at 1957 Odessan events. May vote on a 4.35 million school bond funded 2.6 million for Permian High and expansions for four elementaries. October saw El Paso Natural Gas and General Tire refineries open at a 32 million complex, creating hundreds of jobs as First National First State and American Bank of Commerce reported activity.
The era showcased Elvis Presley atop the charts with All Shook Up for eight weeks, Cozzens novel By Love Possessed topping lists, and Around the World in 80 Days winning Best Picture. Odessa's growth was marked by building inspectors reporting deposits surpassing $28,092,626 in 1957.
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