New Year’s Resolutions Rivalry and Reflections
A humorous column on New Year’s resolutions, weight loss, and timing of self-improvement. The author jokes about January 1 rules, weighs personal goals, and vows to be less cynical while praising community efforts and responsible governance. Gene Powell signs off with reflections and invites reader comments.
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Gene
Richard Morton
Chris Pipes
Poeena Rahabit
Chamber of Commerce
Habitat For Humanity
Odessa
Gene Powell
Link
Freedom
Odessa Art Museum Moves Into New $2.5 Million Downtown Home
The 14,000 square foot facility at 4919 E University Blvd opens as Odessa's cultural hub. Rep. Buddy West notes state funding and a growing museum district while Tom Rodman cites broad national visitor reach. The project includes a 4,500 volume library and exhibits on the U.S. presidency.
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University of Texas of
E. University Blvd
Ellen Noel
West
Odessa
Permian Basin
United States
Interstate 20
Tom Rodman
Ector County
Texas
Rodman
Union
Clergy changes and milestones mark Odessa religion year
Odessa churches bid farewell to Rev. Ernest Easley from First Baptist Odessa moving to Roswell Street Baptist in Marietta. Interim pastor Rev. Bailey Stone guides First Baptist. The Rev. Canon David Veal returns to West Texas after Episcopal work while Rev. Steve Deines joins from Nebraska. New church sanctuaries open and Youth Center launches amid Rock the Desert 2002 drawing 35,000+.
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Odessa
First Baptist Church
Ernest Easley
Roswell Street Baptist Church
Marietta
Bailey
Bailey Stone
Rasco
First Baptist
David Veal
Veal
Episcopal Diocese of
West Texas
Lubbock
First Presbyterian Church
Steve Deines
Cozad
Neb
Rex Kris Conner
Lutheran Guarch
Onten Ile Paul
Minn
Seana
Mission Dorado Baptist Church
Faudree Road
Highway 191
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Alan Childs
Ken Hawkins
Presidential Museum
U.S
Globe of the Great Southwest
Larry No
Eagh Garden
Stewart Gray
Globe Forward
Junior League of
Noel
Renee Earls
Elien Noel
Eft
In and Zeek
Junior League of Odessa
Odessa Country Club
Cinderka Nealy
Odessa AN
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