IHOP National Pancake Day returns with charity goal
IHOP marks its 11th National Pancake Day on March 8 raising funds for local children’s charities. The event runs 7 am to 7 pm with free pancakes and voluntary donations benefiting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Shriners Hospital for Children and others local groups. Over 10 years about 20 million has been raised locally. this year aim is 3.5 million. Donations stay in local communities to fund equipment, research, outreach and education.
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Town hall addresses 87th Street housing plans
District 4 Councilman Mike Gardner led a town hall at Barbara Jordan Elementary to discuss an affordable housing project along 87th Street in Odessa. About a dozen residents attended as concerns ranged from traffic and crime to property values and future development in the growing area.
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Students test financial reality at CU4 Reality Fair
About 2 000 Permian High School students experienced financial literacy at the CU4 Reality Fair by My Community Federal Credit Union in the PE Gym. The event followed a six week personal finance curriculum and budget lesson with 14 to 15 vendors. Students used a budgeting sheet to track monthly income after taxes and plan for fixed varied and discretionary expenses. They visited stations offering homes insurance cell phones electronics groceries and cars. A life scenario wheel added costs and rewards. After sessions students consulted a financial counselor to check budgets. teachers could assign three essay questions for a chance at three 500 Visa gift cards.
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GOP rivals mock Trump in Des Moines debate
In Des Moines with Trump absent, Republican rivals push policy contrasts while sparring over the frontrunner. Ted Cruz ridicules Trump as a maniac, while rivals seize the chance to press their own cases ahead of Iowa voting. Debates preview the 2016 contest dynamics.
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Sunny Weather Forecast For Southwest Region
A forecast notes sunny skies with a southwest wind averaging 10 to 15 mph. Skies stay clear with mild afternoon temperatures and light gusts in exposed areas.
Chocolate Decadence fundraiser set by Aphasia Center
The Aphasia Center of West Texas announces the upcoming fundraiser Chocolate Decadence for sweet tooth lovers. Organizers urge community support and anticipate a fun, dessert oriented event to raise funds for aphasia services.
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