Educators honor coach and mentor who shaped lives
Eddie Foster from Oklahoma writes a longhand tribute to Elwell Dee Kelley a Monahans teacher and coach whose guidance left lasting impact on Foster and many students. Foster recalls perseverance discipline and grit from Oak Lawn practice fields and Kelley’s science classroom leadership and game day motivation.
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Elwell Dee Kelley
Eddie Foster
Oklahoma
Kelley
Monahans
Foster
University of Oklahoma
Elwell Kelley
James Segrest
Oak Lawn
Odessa JV
Norman
Okla
Steve Owens
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Christian School Athletic Association
West Texas
Euwell Kelley
Euwell Dee Kelley
Eowell Dee Kelley
Local charities see fewer donations this holiday season
Local groups report cash giving down from prior years though in kind support boosts efforts. Red Cross volunteers helped a struggling family with heating beds and a tree while First Call For Help received about 3 000 in cash versus 7 500 last year. Salvation Army and Catholic Charities also report shortfalls though some groups like the Permian Basin Food Bank report strong can drives and donations to cover holiday needs.
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First Call For Help
Red Cross
Kris McLean
The
Salvation Army
Catholic Charities
Kettles
Kent Davis
Odessa
Permian Basin Food Bank
Dolly Neff
Food 207
Neff
New OC president search gains momentum at Odessa College
Odessa College officials sent formal applications to 64 candidates for the president position as the search committee prepares to screen after the January 16 deadline. Board chair Bob Clark and committee members Jim Gilliland Gary Johnson and Joe Zant Jr lead the process with faculty input.
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Odessa College
Susan Hammons
Hammons
Phil S
Speegle
Bernhard Sedate
Senate
Texas
Davis Cisneros
Bob Clark
Jim Gilliland
Gary Johnson
Joe Zant Jr
Public transit study eyed for Midland Odessa area
The Permian Basin Community Service Organization moves a public transit feasibility study forward in Midland Odessa with LEC Consulting of Houston chosen. The $40,000 project funds from PERPC committees aims to win federal grants, with TxDOT review and regional approval before city actions.
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Permian Basin
Owen
Texas Department of Transportation
Txdot
Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission
PERPC
Four Calling Birds Bring West Texas Flair To Christmas
The Lifestyle section presents a Dec 25 full page final scene after daily snippets through Dec 25 depicting one verse of The Twelve Days of Christmas in a West Texas style. Photographer Johnny traveled far to shoot cockatiels at Odessa Pet Center, kept on hold all afternoon.
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West Texas
Coufetran
New director keeps clinic's focus on track
Melvin Prado has been named director of Medical Center Hospital's Family Health Center in Odessa. He plans to continue the center's mission of serving low income residents with education and preventive care, using a community needs study and partnerships with agencies to prioritize services.
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Medical Center Hospital
Melvin Prado
Brent Magers
Prado
Magers
MCH
Walls
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Mark Roomberg
U.S
Western District of Texas
Royal Ferguson
Midland
Sarah Westbrook
Odessa American
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