Stuff the Bus boosts school supplies drive at H E B
One day event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 3081 E 42nd St. solicits donations of backpacks scissors glue notebooks crayons and more for economically disadvantaged students. Partners Communities in Schools. donations via $1 $3 or $5 coupons added to final grocery bill through Aug. 30.
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E. 42Nd St
Odessa Soldier to Return Home From Afghanistan Deployment
PFC Justin Gonzales a 2011 Permian High School graduate returns to Fort Lewis McChord Washington on a two week leave after a nine month Afghanistan deployment. He is the son of Joe Gonzales Jr and Jessica Gonzales of Odessa grandson of Joe and Laurie Gonzales and Jesus and Irene Hernandez of Odessa.
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Fort Lewis
Mensa Meeting in Midland Hosts Guest Speaker
Permian Basin Mensa chapter meets at 7 p.m. on August 17 at Nellie B. Fields home in Midland. Guest speaker is Madison Stroud, founder of the Permian Basin Adults with Aspergers Support Group, on Asperger's Syndrome a high functioning autism spectrum disorder. Attendees should bring a dish to share.
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International High IQ Society
Nellie B. Fields
S. I St
Midland
Madison Stroud
Aspergers
Mensa.org
Texas tax holiday boosts school gear shopping at Uniforms Direct
Friday marked the start of Texas annual sales tax holiday drawing shoppers to Uniforms Direct at 1801 E. Eighth St. Mobina Diaz bought uniforms for her 13-year-old son Malachi, noting a savings on clothing and school supplies as the exemption runs through Sunday. The law waives tax on most clothing, footwear and backpacks under 100 dollars.
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Uniforms
Eighth St
Mobina Diaz
Bowie
Malachi
Diaz
Allison Gray
Kyra Thompson
Lee Freshman High School
Joyce Thompson
Eighth Street
Shane's Metal Shop Grill opens with heavy metal flair
Shane and Stacey Hudson describe their metal headed vibe at Shane's Metal Shop Grill at 5230 W University Blvd. The couple opened May 24 and report slow start with rising sales fueled by a signature Hot Kotter sandwich. The menu features gourmet sandwiches breakfast items burritos hot dogs and cakes from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday with prices between 1 and 10 dollars.
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Stacey Hudson
Metal Shop
W. University Blvd
Shane's
Metal Shop Grill
Microburst Damages West Odessa Mobile Home Area
National Weather Service Midland confirms a wet microburst caused damage in West Odessa Tuesday around 4 45 pm lasting about 10 minutes. Peak winds reached 70 to 80 mph with greatest impact near Triple Crown Drive and South Gallant Fox Avenue. last similar event in the area occurred June 14, 2010.
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West Odessa
Midland
Melissa Huffman
Huffman
NWS
Midland International Airport
Triple Crown Drive
Gallant Fox Avenue
Interim pastor leads First Christian Church in Odessa
Norman Stolpe becomes interim leader at First Christian Church Odessa guiding congregation through transition. Religi on page promises more details on the church's plans, schedules, and next steps for members.
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Norman Stolpe
First Christian Church
Odessa
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