Moving Forward with the Dream at MLK Breakfast
Rev. Roy Gentry led about 80 Odessans in a Monday King Day breakfast honoring Martin Luther King Jr. as a man of God and a 20th century prophet. He urged remembering King's faith, dream of a unified America, and putting God first in moving forward.
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Economy pressures push Americans to cut back on spending
The rise in food and fuel prices, growing credit card debt, and higher delinquency rates signal tighter finances. Experts note many households, including higher income shoppers, struggle to save while spending. Some individuals shift to debt reduction and job growth, viewing a mild recession as a pause to reset budgets.
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March King Day observance honors slain civil rights leader
March proceedings continued from Page 1A to honor Martin Luther King Jr who was assassinated in 1968 for all he did. About 100 people gathered at the Gertrude Bruce Historical Cultural Center for a song filled candlelight vigil and ceremony. Speakers urged daily action beyond church settings and encouraged donations to support a memorial dedication trip to Washington, D.C. for an Odessa resident.
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Lone county constables describe challenges and pay
Lewallen warns new constables operate with little backup and must know the job. Duties include serving as a bailiff, issuing subpoenas, enforcing judgments, and serving papers. Salaries total 1,320 dollars a year plus a 900 dollar car allowance, with full health benefits. Lewallen notes personal funds cover equipment and says the job is costly and underpaid.
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Bermea outlines Odessa law enforcement and tech focus
Bermea recalls Tarleton State University years in Stephenville before returning to Odessa in 2004. He served briefly as an Odessa College officer, then joined the City of Odessa Police Department before moving to a computer company and later an oil firm. He emphasizes backing up officers, available staffing, and adding tech improvements as key campaign themes.
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