Parker House Ranch Museum hosts Christmas open house
The Parker House Ranch Museum at 1118 Maple Ave invites visitors to a Christmas open house from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday. Read details online at DiscoverOurTown with museum information and attractions in Odessa, Texas.
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UTPB Launches Cultural Leadership Diplomacy Certificate
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin offers a two week distance learning program March 24 to April 4 with registration ending February 28. The executive certificate in cultural leadership and diplomacy costs 395 dollars and includes a reference book. Contact cultural leadership at utpb.edu or call 432-552-2555 for details.
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Traffic fatality toll climbs in Midland Odessa area
A Saturday crash on West Loop 338 left Ruben Hinojos Gandara and Paula Sanchez dead after a Ford Ranger ran a red light. Early Sunday a DPS trooper reported a man veered into westbound traffic on FM 2020, and a 27 year old Odessan died on FM 1788 in Midland. City officials say 20 deaths in each city so far this year. total toll for the two counties nears four. DPS and Midland Police continue investigations.
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Veteran receives early Christmas home from charity group
Emil Busby, a former Army staff sergeant who served three Iraq deployments, will move into a new free home built by Permian Homes and Operation Finally Home near Eastridge Road. Busby, who has a permanent limp from a serious blast and PTSD treatment, says he’s honored but believes other veterans deserve the gift more. His wife Sunny notes the unseen scars veterans carry.
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Generous donor matches funds for Empty Stocking Fund
An anonymous donor pledges a 65000 match to the Salvation Army Empty Stocking Fund in Ector County, encouraging local residents to give. Lt. Contreras notes $36886 raised so far with a Friday deadline and a $150000 goal. the donor calls it an answer to prayer and the effort is seen as crucial to help needy families this Christmas.
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