Odessa area stock fund nears eighty five thousand goal
Odessa businesses and families donate to the Empty Stocking Fund, a joint Odessa American Salvation Army drive providing food clothing and toys to needy families. Campaign runs through Saturday with details on Page 2A. Nearby First United Methodist Church invites Odessans to a Bethlehem event Sunday using a guided tour at 415 N Lee Ave from 4 to 6:30 pm with a blessing by Rev. Terry Tamplen.
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Fifth Street
Jesus
Terry Tamplen
Gift of music drives ECISD instrument donation effort
The Permian and Odessa High bands sponsor a second annual ECISD Instrument Donation Drive. Bring unused band or orchestra instruments to N-Tune Music & Sound by Saturday to aid ECISD students and obtain tax credit documentation. Contact N-Tune at 1141 E 42nd St Suite A or call 334 7179 for drop off.
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Crazy grass fire tackled and extinguished in Odessa
Odessa firefighters battled a grass fire described as intense and out of control before bringing it under control. No injuries reported. Investigations into the cause proceed as crews monitor hot spots. Local residents were advised to avoid the area until it was declared safe.
Evacuation as 500 Acre Odessa Grass Fire Burns
A grass fire west of the Ector County Detention Center burned about 500 acres in south Odessa and led to evacuations including Motel 6 on South Grant Avenue. The blaze, fueled by dry conditions and high winds, began near 2 45 p m along South Grant and Interstate 20. origin under investigation. Final knockdown reported at 8 20 p m with overnight monitoring planned to prevent flare ups.
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Ector County
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Interstate 20
Andrea Goodson
Kavin Tinney
South Grant Avenue
South Dixie Boulevard
FM 3503
Douglas Hildebrand
East Pool Road
Hildebrand
Former Odessa standout dies in rollover crash
Byron Briscoe Monahan, a former Odessa High School football star, died in a single vehicle rollover on East Highway 91 in the early hours. Police said he was westbound, lost control, and was ejected without a seat belt as the truck rolled several times. Monahan, 21, was pronounced dead at the scene. OHS coach Ron King called him a foundational part of rebuilding the Bronchos program.
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Byron Briscoe Monahan
Troy Joiner
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Monahan
Ahan
North Service Road
Ector County
OHS
Ron King
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