Empty Stocking Fund seeks donations to aid Odessa families
With under ten days left to reach 75000, the Salvation Army and Odessa American fund aims to help about 600 Odessa families. A jobless Odessa father of seven and his wife struggle to provide gifts and meals this holiday season. Donations support food clothing and toys through December 18, enabling a Christmas for many in need. Page 2A explains how to contribute.
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Craddick Seeks Reelect in District 82 Nomination
Texas state representative Tom Craddick, 66, announces bid for re election in House District 82 covering Crane, Dawson, Martin, Midland and Upton counties. Craddick, who began service in 1969 and was speaker for six years, seeks the Republican primary nomination on March 2, 2010, while serving on State Affairs and Energy Resources committees.
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Odessa College Law Enforcement Academy loses license
OC faced a license revocation after falling just short of the first time pass rate of 85 percent for peace officer and corrections programs. Dean Greg South noted 13 of 16 students passed the exam, with one missed question tipping the scales. The academy had worked to improve through staff additions and curriculum changes.
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Williams family delayed by weather at Midland Airport
Parker Williams aged 10 naps as Rick Williams waits to check flight status at Midland International Airport. The family planned to return home Monday from a three day hunting trip in San Angelo but bad weather and no rental cars forced an overnight stay in a local hotel.
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Flights at MAF delay cleared as wind subsides
At Midland International Airport fog delayed several travelers Tuesday morning but winds eased by afternoon. Among the affected were Jud Porter and T O Clark bound for the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, whose trip was postponed. Clark reported his flight canceled and noted it’s easy to reach Dallas but difficult to depart west.
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Southwest Spirit magazine to feature Odessa Midland region
At Midland International Airport officials announced a 24 page spread in February’s Spirit magazine. Carsten Morgan of Pace Airline Media will spend weeks in the Permian Basin crafting the article, which will reach about eight million readers.
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Spirit magazine to feature Odessa Midland area in February
Odessa Mayor Larry Melton listens as Carsten Morgan Pace Airline Media announces Spirit magazine will highlight the Odessa and Midland area in its February issue.
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Pace Airline Media
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