Lower Society Show N Shine Car Show at Ector Coliseum
The fourth annual Lower Society Show N Shine set for Aug 22 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Ector County Coliseum offers indoor entry at $25 and outdoor $15, with free viewing. Activities include tug of war, vehicle limbo, and volley pong. move in Friday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. For info email lower societyodtx gmail com or visit Facebook page.
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Vaccination Programs At Albertsons Market And Health Policy
Market Street and Albertsons Market offer meningitis vaccines for ages 11-12 with a booster at 16-18, and before Texas college entry. HPV vaccine covers nine strains for females to age 26 and males to 21. Tdap for 11-12 year olds and all adults 19 plus. pregnant women should get a booster at weeks 27-36. Harmony Science Academy Odessa announces reduced meals policy for eligible children with applications available.
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Life Change Baptist Pastor Shares Life Lessons
The Rev. Johnny Thomason of Life Change Baptist Church, Odessa High School graduate of 1969, emphasizes commitment in his sermons. Read more on the Religion page.
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Life Change Baptist Church
Odessa High School
United Way Odessa Aims for 2015 Campaign Goal
Officials from Odessa gather in morning heat to launch the 2015 United Way drive, targeting $2.5 million after $2.4 million aided 23 local groups in 2014. Local leaders including State Rep. Brooks Landgraf express confidence despite oil price pressures. a proclamation is presented to the effort. Events include the Live United Golf Tournament at Ratliff Ranch and UY Splash at UTPB with pricing details.
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Meeting needs Odessa faith center helps boyta Blaszczyk American
Laura and Sierra Cortez along with Gracie Cortez at the Odessa Christian Faith Center assist kinder gartener Micah Rubio in selecting a Boyta Blaszczyk American style name for their project or event.
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Odessa Christian Faith Center
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Free Backpacks Aid Odessa Family From OCFC Drive
Astrid Alvarez, a single mom laid off from J W Williams Inc, expressed gratitude for ROCrageous Sidewalk Ministry and Odessa Christian Faith Center aid. At Village Apartments 57 children received backpacks with school supplies, including Anthony Angel, eight, heading to Dowling Elementary in second grade who hopes to become a cop.
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Odessa Christian Faith Center
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Backpack Giveaway at Arbor Oaks Apartments
Volunteers will distribute backpacks at Arbor Oaks Apartments 1000 Monahans St from 10 15 a m Saturday. They will go door to door or hand out fliers to onsite managers and residents at HUD locations. Details on Page 6A.
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Permian's second state title caps OA 75th year marker
Odessa American remembers 75 years with a look at local growth. Petrochemical expansion and a $50 million nylon plant opening spur new jobs as 1,800 families move to Odessa. Bond issues funded railroad underpasses and school integration debates follow Blackshear merger.
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