Odessa native Paz named Ector County agent in agriculture
Pat Paz, long connected with Odessa and Texas agriculture, is appointed Ector County extension agent. The former AgriLife Extension computer specialist has deep roots in 4-H and the Sand Hills Stock Show, and plans programs for youth and adults, plus a range management initiative for landowners and expanded 4-H and Future Farmers of America activities.
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West Texans urged to donate blood to meet daily need
The Red Cross highlights critical blood facts including 56 day donation intervals for blood, weekly platelets up to 24 times yearly, and eligibility for youths with age and weight requirements. It notes that 2 seconds pass before someone needs blood, 41 000 donations daily, and 1.6 million annual transfusions with Type O most requested.
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Odessa Man Killed On I 20 After Car Breaks Down
Ismael Martinez-Rivas, 27, of Odessa died after being struck on Interstate 20 about 3.6 miles west of Pyote while reportedly attempting to flag down help for a broken down car. Richard Scott Torres, 21, of San Diego, Texas drove a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado pulling a trailer and struck Martinez-Rivas as he was in the roadway. Martinez-Rivas’ Ford Focus was found nearby. The collision occurred at 2:56 a.m. Sunday. Martinez-Rivas pronounced dead at 4:20 a.m. by justice of the peace Pascual Olibas. Body taken to Harkey Family Funeral Home in Monahans.
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Texas to Appeal Ruling on Foster Care Overhaul
Texas plans to appeal a federal judge's finding that the state's foster care system for about 30,000 children is unconstitutional. Attorney General Ken Paxton's office filed a notice of appeal and sought a delay of the ruling.
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