AIDS awareness story highlights personal impact in West Texas
A local mother recalls her 20-year-old son's HIV diagnosis and the emotional toll of AIDS. Community figures discuss awareness, testing, and treatment. 431 people in the Permian Basin live with HIV or AIDS, while global totals rise to 33 million. Local groups plan support networks in Odessa and Midland.
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Cyber Monday sales show gains after Black Friday weekend
Analysts note Cyber Monday traffic thin compared to last year as shoppers seek bargains in smaller items. Friday sales rose 3 percent to 10.6 billion, Saturday fell 0.8 percent to 6 billion, with a 1.9 percent weekend rise overall. Online retailers report aggressive promotions and discounts.
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Permian Basin opens new mental health center in Odessa
The new behavioral center brings separate wings for patient privacy and family involvement. Roddy Strobel returns by Dec 15 as medical director overseeing admissions and daily care as NAMI Odessa-Midland leaders praise the project and its crisis response role.
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Advance Cleaning offers rug care in Permian Basin area
Advance Cleaning, led by Holman Padgett, promotes rug and carpet cleaning in the Permian Basin. The service includes total immersion cleaning with a Mor drum rinser wringer, restoration and conservation, edge finishing by hand stitching, re-fringing, and pneumatic dusting. They specialize in oriental rug care and offer contact at (432) 362-6864.
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Permian Basin
Holman Padgett
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