United Way Odessa Campaign Kickoff Set for Aug 17
The United Way of Odessa will kick off its 2017 campaign at 9 30 a m Thursday in the MLK Jr Building Courtyard with Hank Herrick announcing the goal and a balloon release. State Rep. Brooks Landgraf will speak. The event runs Aug 17 to Feb 28 2018 and is free with light refreshments.
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Legends of Texas High School Football spotlight on Permian
The Mojo football special will air Tuesday on FOX Sports Southwest spotlighting Permian High School. Jeff Power of Jeff Power TV Productions LLC says The Legends of Texas High School Football The Permian Panthers Story airs at 7 p m with rebroadcasts and a DVD version planned. The film aims to tell the rest of the 1988 Permian season story beyond the Friday Night Lights film.
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Bill to restrict abortion coverage heads to Abbott
Texas lawmakers sent Gov. Greg Abbott a bill restricting abortion coverage with no rape or incest exceptions. The measure, approved by the Senate, would require women to buy separate insurance to cover abortion, except in medical emergencies.
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Iran parliament backs funding for Revolutionary Guard and missiles
Iran's parliament approves higher spending tied to Revolutionary Guard operations and ballistic missile program in response to U S actions. The move signals heightened military emphasis and regional tension as lawmakers approve the measure on the nation’s budget path.
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Dallas chef headlines dinner for Safe Place event
Chef Dean Fearing returns to Midland Odessa area for the 10th annual Ponderosa with Panache benefit. Fearing, famed Dallas The Ritz Carlton restaurateur, will host a four course dinner at Odessa Country Club on Aug. 22 with live auction and music. Proceeds support Safe Place of the Permian Basin.
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UTPB mascot earns top-5 spot in contest
UT Permian Basin sophomore Brittaney Ahrendt earned a Superior mascot award at the Universal Cheerleaders Association Camp in Austin. The 18-year-old, who has been Freddy the Falcon for four years, stood among 33 mascots and was one of five named Superior.
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Back to school calls for safe driving reminders
Levi Stone chief nursing officer at ORMC urges focused safe driving as students return. He warns drivers about distractions, speeding in school zones and crosswalks, stressing pedestrians have right of way and the need to slow down near intersections and crosswalks to prevent injuries.
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