Elections Loom as ECISD Odessa College HC District Races
Filing opened for Ector County ISD Odessa College and Ector County Hospital District seats with a May 9 election. ECISD candidates include Carol Gregg Arlo Chavira Donna Smith and Dr Ray Beatty for four year terms. HC District seats District 2 4 6 up for election. Odessa College trustees Gary S Johnson J E Coach Pressly and Ray Ann Zant seek re election. Calls to DC officials not returned. deadlines Feb 27.
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Friendship Home celebrates five years with Lincoln Tower party
The Medical Center Hospital Friendship Home marks its five year anniversary with a Friday 4 to 6 PM tailgate at Lincoln Tower Retirement Residence ballroom 311 W Fourth St. The public may tour the facility meet staff and learn how to help. More than 3,300 guests from 38 states and four countries have stayed there.
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Azle Names Odessa Chief Rick Pippins to Lead
Captain Rick Pippins will become Azle Police Chief on March 1, ending a 30 year Odessa Police career begun at age 25. At 55 he says the move is a natural progression and a new logical step, after serving in every department role.
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Azle
Pippins
Fort Worth
Fed keeps rates steady as inflation seen easing
The Federal Reserve signaled patience on rate hikes, noting inflation remains well below target due to plunging oil prices. It expects inflation to fall toward 2 percent while the economy strengthens with a better job market, lower unemployment, and rising consumer spending. The stance was approved 10 0 and markets reacted with stocks slipping amid oil declines.
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What Big Eyes You Have Courtney Saccoj
Courtney Saccoj of Odessa faces a local court on a case that drew attention for its unusual phrasing and curious demeanor observed by attendees. The hearing focused on a minor civil dispute and involved a brief discussion of identity and character testimony.
Keane link to Basin explored in Odessa memory
The life of Margaret Keane, famed for big eyes paintings, is recalled with memories of her Odessa visits in the 1950s and 60s. Retired Lamar Elementary teacher Jessie McBurnett, Keane’s mother, is remembered as a shy artist son by friend Bobbie Duncan. Duncan notes Walter Keane’s control over sales and the 1965 divorce, while Duncan adds observations on gender roles of the era and Keane’s occasional summers in Odessa.
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Jessie
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