Odessa election shows GOP gains and local races tighten
In Odessa the national GOP edge helped turnout for Bush and Republicans while independents kept local races close. Precinct 3 county commissioner flipped after a recount, with Dunn contesting. Local apathy and business support shaped results, as Democrats step back from leadership.
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Barbara Graff
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White
National Republican Party
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Ector County
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Republicans dominate Odessa voting in 2004 general election
In 2004 Odessans backed Republicans by about a 2 to 1 margin with 10,378 voting straight Republican and 5,200 Democratic tickets. The 2000 election showed a closer split with 6,099 Republican and 5,480 Democratic votes.
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America
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Ector County
Republican Party
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Commissioners Court
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Rock art expert Hext on age and craft of southwestern pieces
He cites dates around 1500 for Spaniard era rock art, noting pieces from fingernail to 16 feet high. He admires Indigenous artists for rendering wall works under hardship, discusses pigments from earth and minerals, and sketches documenting methods with students. He blends sculpture and design, and runs a Rock Art Foundation land purchases.
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Sul Ross
Rock Art Foundation
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
East Texas
Kristi
Salvation Army Stockings Drive Gains Local Support
McDowell urges Odessans to donate as stockings line the parade route and businesses like Curves for Women encourage customers to give. Salvation Army Executive Director Maj. Robert Winters calls for broad community help to boost the drive and its impact.
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Salvation Army
Curves For
E. Eight St
Tanglewood Lane
Maj
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