Odessa doctors offer VA care backup plan if Big Spring closes
Odessa health groups Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Odessa and Medical Center Hospital joined with the Odessa Chamber of Commerce to propose veteran medical service continuity in case the CARES commission shutters the West Texas VA Health System facility in Big Spring. The plan, sent to senators and representatives, aims to educate officials about Odessa capabilities and ensure veteran care remains available.
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Texas Tech
Big Spring VA Hospital
Big Spring
Odessa
West Texas
Federal Capital Asset Realignment
CARES
Commission
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center of
Medical Center Hospital
Odessa Chamber of Commerce
Bailey Hutchison
U.S
Mike Conaway
Veterans Administration
PriceWaterhouse-Coopers
Cares Commission
Edwards
Jeff Burton
Rep. Conaway
Washington, D.C
Burton
Advisory panel to hear options for West Texas VA facility
The West Texas VA Health System advisory panel in Big Spring will meet at Howard College Dorothy Garrett Coliseum from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on September 1 to review options prepared by PriceWaterhouseCoopers. The session will cover potential changes to the facility and service delivery.
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West Texas
VA Health System
Big Spring
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Howard College
Dorothy Garrett Coliseum
Birdwell Lane
All Dressed Up for The Winter's Tale at Globe
The Winter's Tale opens September 2 at Globe of the Great Southwest Theatre. Gorman and volunteers work long hours six days a week to ready costumes for the production. Odessa American reports on the cast and design efforts led by Mark Sterkes.
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Globe of the Great Southwest
Gorman
Cultural strain in Odessa oil patch theater scene
In Odessa a squeeze on scarce arts funding tests the ambitions of several groups. The collapse of Ector Theatricals summer program joins three theaters and other arts bodies competing for limited dollars from the local arts crowd.
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Ector Theatricals
Odessa
Four more years of the Same in Iraq
Pentagon eyes possible troop cut in Iraq next year while Army planners prepare to sustain current force levels through rotations into 2009. Gen Schoomaker says worst case is maintaining current numbers. adjustments possible by slower rotations or shorter tours.
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Washington
Pentagon
U.S
Iraq
Peter Schoomaker
Army
Associated Press
Schoemaker
First week Gaza pullout shows smooth start with protests
The Gaza withdrawal proceeds rapidly with 19 of 25 settlements emptied in 2 1/2 days. No major attacks or weapon use reported, but clashes emerge as protesters burn paint thinner on troops and confront officers at Gaza’s largest synagogue. Israelis fear momentum for further withdrawals and potential violence in the final evacuation days.
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Jerusalem
Israel
Gaza
Kfar Darom
West Bank
Fourfold Journey: Single Mother Becomes Teacher
A single mother of three overcomes obstacles to secure her dream job as a teacher. She balances work, study, and family, showing resilience and determination. Her story inspires others facing similar challenges to pursue education and career goals despite hardship.
Family store chain expands with new Odessa Basin members
A family of stores adds several new members in Odessa and surrounding Basin areas joining existing outlets. The move broadens regional retail presence and offers expanded shopping options for customers across multiple locations.
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Odessa
Life and Times You Need a Date But Don’t
A compact column explores the social tug of choosing a date for events. It notes common hesitations and tips for making plans, balancing obligation with personal comfort, and the humor found in dating milestones.
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