Turner Files For Re election In Odessa Mayoral Race
Odessa mayor David Turner officially began re election bid after the Ector County Elections Office certified his petition of 50 supporters. No official opponent yet though two potential candidates have shown interest including Rob Jenkins. Filing runs through August 22 with petitions from 50 supporters and voter residency rules.
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Permian Basin adds seven oil rigs in a week
Baker Hughes data show Permian Basin oil producers increased active rigs by seven to 196, all targeting oil. National rig count rose by 10 to 491 with oil rigs up 10 to 406 and gas rigs steady at 83. Texas added eight rigs while Pennsylvania gained two and Louisiana Oklahoma and West Virginia added one each. North Dakota fell by two and New Mexico slipped by one.
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Mostly cloudy with scattered storms forecast
The outlook shows mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms. A south wind of 10 to 15 mph blows through the region, bringing spots of unsettled weather and brief heavier showers as the day progresses.
Yolanda Fish Seeks Faith Denomination Path at Highland UMC
Sail secretary Yolanda Fish of Highland United Methodist Church talks about her quest to decipher her religious denomination and recounts a past struggle with faith as the Religion page promises more details.
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Highland United Methodist Church
Road worker killed on eastbound Highway 302 near Notrees
A road worker was killed Friday on the eastbound lanes of Highway 302 just east of Notrees. A semi driver arriving at the scene said he checked for a pulse but could not save the worker. TxDOT spokesman Gene Powell said the employee worked for a contractor under a TxDOT contract and was part of a mobile operation.
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ECISD convocation draws thousands amid tragedy and tribute
Thousands gathered for the ECISD convocation at the Ector County Coliseum as Ballet Folklorico Viva Mexico and Mariachi Brancho performed. A 63 year old teacher Margarita Porras suffered a heart attack during the event, received CPR from nurses and was listed in critical condition at Medical Center Hospital. Retired Army Col Parker Schenecker, whose family tragedy shaped his work with Because I Said I Would, spoke of resilience and remembrance.
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Fatal punching case at Jaguar's under review
The Ector County District Attorney is reviewing the case of San Angelo man Christopher Barg er, accused of fatally punching Jaguar's Gold Club patron Robert Hanes after an March 17 parking lot argument. The DA said no further details could be discussed as the matter moves toward presenting to the grand jury.
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