Empty Stocking Fund spreads joy through Odessa efforts
The Odessa American and The Salvation Army sponsor the Empty Stocking Fund to provide a holiday meal and small gifts. Donations can be mailed or delivered to the Salvation Army Community Center at 810 Ellth St or the Odessa American at 222 E Fourth St, 79761. Call 332-0738 for details. The fund began in 1995 and has raised over $17 million.
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Medication Take Back Event Underway At Local Center
The Medical Center Health System schedules a medication take back from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. today under the MCH Sky Bridge near Fifth Street and Alleghany Ave. The anonymous program will destroy all medications in compliance with federal law. For more information call 640-6000.
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Local election heating up in Ector County primaries
Filing deadline for the 2018 Primary Election ends, setting contested races for Ector County offices. Two Republicans seek County Judge after Ron Eckert steps down, with Debi Hayes and Chris Foster leading. Court of Law seat open as Jim Bobo retires, Brooke Hendricks-Green and Christopher Clark run, while Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace field grows with seven candidates. Incumbent Eddy W Spivey faces Jesse M Porras III in Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Democratic race. Precinct 2 and 4 Commissioner races feature multiple Republicans and Democrats. Uncontested offices listed.
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Steven Westfall
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Odessa unemployment falls as oil boom drives growth
Odessa's unemployment rate drops to 3.2 percent in October, the lowest in Texas counties as oil field activity rebounds. Despite statewide gains, labor demand tightens. experts warn that a robust energy sector could strain hiring while sales tax, construction, and auto sales show growth.
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