Crowded County Races Shape Up For Primaries
County races fill up as candidates file before Friday. In Ector County Precinct 1 three Republicans and one Democrat challenge incumbent Freddie Gardner with Republican odds favored due to no Democrat in the race. Other contests include sheriff race and county clerk positions as filing buttons up for March 9 primaries ahead of the November election.
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Ector County
West Odessa
Karmon Pardue
Jim Cowell
Charles White
Freddie Gardner
David Dunn
Gerard Bowen
Mark Donaldson
Carl Rogers
Gary Johnson
SandHills Rodeo Opens Big At Ector County Coliseum
The 71st SandHills Rodeo kicked off at Ector County Coliseum drawing about 4000 fans by 7 30 p m. Cowboys and fans filled the arena in hats western shirts and denim as Jim McClain called the event promising strong turnout for the year first night of the rodeo season.
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Ector County
Joe Millionaire
Ple
Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association
Jim McClain
SandHills
Schedule of 7 a.m. Quarter Horse to 7:30 p.m. Sand Hills Rodeo
Events run from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring Quarter Horse Judge Junior Meat Goats and auctions for Junior Steers and Club Lambs. A special rodeo occurs at Richard Bruner's followed by the 71st Sand Hills Indoor Rodeo at the Coliseum. See EVENTS on Page 3A.
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Outback
Richard Bruner
Sand Hills
Chelsea Street Pub & Grill Closes After 25 Years in Odessa
In Music City Mall Odessa, Chelsea Street Pub & Grill shuts after 25 years as the owner chain exits all locations. Leasing manager Michelle Taylor says the company will not reorganize or reopen, and the mall will seek a new tenant to fill the vacancy and restore the venue’s entertainment draw.
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Chelsea Street Pub & Grill
Odessa
Music City Mall
Chelsea Street
Michelle Taylor
Ing. Taylor
Taylor
March to the Roses ends as bands return home
Odessa bands begin their long road trip back from California early Friday planning brief stops at a Phoenix mall and dinner before arriving at Odessa and Permian high school campuses around 10 a.m. today. The return marks a bittersweet end to an emotionally demanding week for students and families who accompanied and supported them.
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Los Angeles
Odessa
Phoenix
Permian High School
California
OHS
Amy Ormsby
Mollie Abred
Odessa Council Approves Telvista Incentives at Parkway Site
In 2003 Odessa City Council actions included a grant loan package for Telvista to spur economic diversity. On November 25 the council approved a 3.8 million incentives package for Telvista to build near the Family Dollar Texas Distribution Center at JBS Parkway Boulevard and Interstate 20, while planning parks improvements.
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Odessa
Telvista
Texas Distribution
Jbs Parkway Boulevard
Interstate 20
Odessa lays plan to modernize parks and build overpass
The Odessa city council, aiming to boost appeal for residents and visitors, unveiled a $5 million plan to beautify 36 parks after July 2002 openings at the Sherwood and Woodson Family Aquatic Centers. The panel also approved an East Highway 80 overpass, a decision that drew controversy and a 3-2 March 6 vote.
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Odessa
Sherwood and
Woodson
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BJ. Lincoln
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