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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 2015
Page
1
Local Walmart supercenters in Odessa and Midland will close after midnight and reopen at 6 am starting August 16, joining more than 40 other stores in adopting daytime hours. The change aims to let employees focus on peak shopping times during the day and early evening.
Odessa American offers five sets of free tickets for Jerrod Niemann and Chris Janson at Security Bank Ballpark on September 19. To win, like our Facebook page and mention a potential date in the post. Winners announced on Facebook and in Quick Hits Sunday with a final VIP Texas Thunder set and campsite prize announced later.
ECISD hosts a New Teacher Welcome Breakfast at the Ector County Coliseum Building 6. Presented by the Odessa Chamber of Commerce and Chevron, the event features remarks by Mike George Mara Barham Mayor David Turner and State Rep Brooks Landgraf. At 8 25 a.m. new employees will meet with over 25 Chamber companies and organizations.
Two Texas DPS troopers were shot while assisting Texas Rangers to take into custody a man with warrants out of Ward County. The man was killed after exchanging gunfire. DPS released few details. the suspect was armed and wanted for aggravated assault. Both troopers were in stable condition and expected to recover. Dozens of officers converged on the scene near Phillips 66 between 42nd Street and Andrews Highway.
A FILE PHOTO notes that many church events were canceled as doors opened for services. The Odessa American marks 75 years, reflecting on past schedules and community gatherings.
In 1963 Odessa marked the national tragedy as President John F Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. Odessans observed nationwide mourning with churches scheduling special services and numerous events canceled while streets paused in reflection. The year also saw Odessa College grow to 832 students, and a Texas Senate bill failing to raise Odessa College to a four year status.
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