Midland Airsho returns with smiles and new exhibits
Crowds cheered as aircraft streaked overhead at the CAF Airsho in Midland. MARC staff and local supporters praised the event for disability inclusion while organizers prepared exhibits on European theater and the Bush project. Linebarger noted ticket sales rising as plans focus on the airport’s history and community impact. The Airsho runs from 8 a.m. today with thought to draw 22,000 to 25,000 attendees.
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Odessa Faces School Closures clash amid busing debate
In 1980 Odessa faced fierce opposition from Southside residents and west side groups over busing and school closures while the Permian Panthers secured their third state football title beating Port Arthur Jefferson 28-19 before 22,000. Rankin fell 7-6 to Valley View in Class A final.
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Man Charged With Sexual Assault Of A Child
Jacob Ray Chavez 11685 W University Blvd faces a second degree felony charge after admitting to raping a 15 year old girl. He was held on a 75000 dollar bond in the Ector County Detention Center. The alleged assault occurred on Chavez birthday and the girl was taken to Harmony Home for a forensic interview.
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Joe Shetterly pilots RV-8 at CAF High Sky Wing Show
Joe Rifle Shetterly takes off in an RV-8 to perform aerial maneuvers during the CAF High Sky Wing Special Show Friday morning at Midland International Air and Space Port.
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Midland International Air and Space Port
Airsho 2015 at CAF Airpower Museum
The event runs today and Sunday from 8 30 a m to 5 p m at the CAF Airpower Museum 9600 Wright Drive Midland. Adults pay 20 and children 5 with details online at airsho.org or commemorativeairforce.org.
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Wright Drive
Midland
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