Odessa okays downtown hotel study to refine plan
Odessa City Council voted to spend over 192000 to refine a downtown hotel and convention center plan and assess market viability. A 90-day study by Gatehouse Capital and third party firms will examine market conditions and economic impact while allowing project tweaks, with an initial estimate above 73 million and no city cost projection.
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Damsel in Defense Event for Odessa Women Hosts Jan 24
Dianne Graham hosts a Damsel in Defense gathering at Big Daddy's Grill and Bar from 1 to 2 p.m. January 24 to empower women with safety items and self defense tips. The event aims to expand future demonstrations if successful.
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Texas Legislature opens new era with GOP leaders
Texas lawmakers began a new session without Gov. Perry for the first time in 14 years as Republicans pursue deep tax cuts and looser gun laws. Open carry activists rallied outside the Capitol while Wendy Davis successor wears cowboy boots with Stand for Life. Greg Abbott watched as Perry prepared to step aside for a possible 2016 bid. District 81 Rep. Brooks Landgraf took oath at the Capitol with wife Shelby holding the Bible.
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Alvarez Jr. pleads guilty to sexual assault in 15 year term
Joe Alvarez Jr. pleaded guilty to sexual assault and was sentenced to 15 years in prison. He must register as a sex offender for life. Indecency with a child and violation of a protective order were dismissed. He also admitted guilt to an aggravated assault from February 2013.
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Ector County District Attorney's Office
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