Spirit magazine focuses on Odessa Midland economic upswing feature
Passengers fly Southwest monthly as Spirit magazine spotlight aims at local economic development. Morgan, a veteran writer with 90 features, notes strong community reception at the airport with Odessa Mayor Larry Melton and local chamber leaders in attendance. The story, targeting underreported city growth, will run online for a year and marks Spirit’s fifth business feature on the area.
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Inflight Magazine Poll Spawns Local Business Backing
An online poll asks if readers check in flight magazines with options Yes No I dont fly. Odessa Chamber of Commerce chief executive Mike George notes no cost for the article while Rennée Henderson Earls says the piece offers positive exposure for the Permian Basin. Midland International terminal ceo Melton cites 33 years of Southwest service and eyes another 33 years.
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Midland Man Wins Cowboys Season Tickets in Lottery Draw
Dennis Moize, a Midland resident and regular lottery player, won a pair of 2010 Dallas Cowboys season tickets in a Texas Lottery second chance drawing. He calls it the biggest win of his life and shares his surprise at the result.
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Dennis Moize
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Texas Lottery second chance drawings celebrate big prizes
Texas Lottery Commission Deputy Executive Director Gary Grief hails second chance drawings as full of surprises for winners, noting the value and excitement of the prizes and directing readers to www.txlottery.org for more information.
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Weather snarls unsettle Midland flights and delays
Airport officials described snow fog and wind as the toughest weather, with 24 hours of no arrivals or departures. By Tuesday afternoon flights resumed despite high winds. Travelers faced long waits and some opted to drive, including a family from Lima seeking a flight home and a taxi ride from Lubbock for $130 on Monday afternoon.
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Democrats drop government run option from health care plan
Senate Democrats reach a tentative agreement to drop a full government run insurance option in favor of a private insurance arrangement supervised by the federal agency that oversees Congress health care. Officials say the plan could expand government involvement if required to ensure consumer choice.
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Academy license revoked after probation and delays
TCLEOSE revoked the Odessa College law enforcement academy license amid claims it improved under probation. Officials warn closure will burden Permian Basin departments while supporters urge training continuity. Critics say tests drive only exam success. defenders insist the system remains the best gauge of officer readiness.
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