Bush space plan cheers Houston crowd at center
AP reports President Bush pledges a bold space program from Houston NASA center. Shuttled grief over Columbia is acknowledged as workers weigh an international space station replacement and a moon to Mars mission with a possible lunar landing by 2015. Engineers express cautious optimism about funding and long duration spaceflight challenges.
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Motocross Returns to Ector County Coliseum
Odessa hosts the third annual O'Reilly West Texas Motocross and Extreme Freestyle Championship at Ector County Coliseum featuring 17 dirt bike and three ATV classes for amateurs and pros. Over 400 riders compete as the event, part of the O'Reilly Extreme Motocross Nationals, is expected to draw about $100,000 for the local economy.
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O'Reilly West Texas Motocross Event at Ector Coliseum
The O'Reilly West Texas Motocross and Extreme Freestyle Championship kicks off at 7 30 p m Friday and Saturday at Ector County Coliseum with doors at 6 00 p m Tickets cost 15 for adults 8 for children ages 3 to 11 and are available at O Reilly Auto Parts Locations Gate adds 1 Admission includes 17 dirt bike and three ATV classes for amateurs and pros Professionals compete for 13 800 in prize money Riders may register through Golden Suzuki Honda Kawasaki Yamaha or MAP Motorsports.
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Oilman Arlen Edgar to be honored by PBPA at Top Hand Banquet
Arlen Edgar, a Permian Basin oilfield hand turned investor and petroleum consultant, will receive the Permian Basin Petroleum Association 24th Top Hand Award. The ceremony features a 6 p.m. reception with two free drinks and a 7 p.m. dinner, honoring his long career from roustabout in the 1950s to industry leader and community contributor.
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Thirteen Odessa students named to All State Choir
Odessa High and Permian High students earned spots in Texas All State Choir with eight from Permian and five from Odessa High. Choir director Shawn Bell praised Texas music education as premier, noting the achievement highlights local programs.
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Unity drive marks Odessa MLK Day festivities
The Black Cultural Council of Odessa plans its annual MLK weekend program aiming for racial unity. President Jo Ann Davenport notes a diverse lineup and the first time the Gospelfest service moves to Life Challenge United Pentecostal Church on Odessa's north side.
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