Texas marks 150th anniversary of secession
A 1860 Sam Houston letter warns Texans secession would bring rivers of blood and defeat. A secession convention in Austin overruled his advice, leading to Texas joining the Confederacy. Historians note Houston’s steadfast Union stance and the state’s wartime path, including battles and Texas losses.
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Academic Stars shine in Region 1 Academic Decathlon
Students from Odessa Midland Lubbock and Hereford compete in the written portion of the Super Quiz at Permian High School as Megan Williams of Permian and Michael Bertoza of Odessa High stand out among participants.
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Freedom From Page 1B Screening at UTPB Feb 10
UTPB interim public information officer Iris Foster announces a red carpet screening of Freedom Riders at the Library Lecture Center on February 10. Foster praises Nelson as a rock star on campus though Oscar nomination was not achieved and notes the Writers Guild nomination winning date is February 5.
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Matter of Record Jan. 18 19 20 24 25 26 27 28 Divorces list
A dense legal notice lists multiple paired names with dates in January detailing marriages and divorces. The record names individuals and spouses across several dates, indicating a compilation of status updates and changes in marital records across a county or jurisdiction.
Freedom Riders film praised by local public information officer
Iris Foster of UT B P interim public information officer says the film Freedom Riders is important for audiences to learn about the courage of the individuals involved. A Q and A session followed a Dallas film festival screening with panel participation, and Basin PBS corporate underwriting head Barbara Crane notes February premieres will boost interest ahead of May airings.
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May Show Debuts New Women Body Building Class
May introduces a new category beside women body building debuting in 200 and replacing it in 2012. It suits athletic women who don't want the classic body builder look. Lee Thompson, Texas NPC chair, calls the West Texas event crucial as the only show within 800 miles. He praises May's promotion of bodybuilding in Texas. The NPC Texas site is npctexas.com.
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Odessa Man Douglas H Myers 89 dies after long Odessa life
Douglas Harvey Myers 89 of Odessa Texas died Friday January 28 at home. Born April 6 1920 in Osage County Oklahoma he worked in the Permian Basin and Alaska oil fields and later volunteered with Meals on Wheels at the YMCA and Second Baptist Church in Odessa. Survived by son Tony and wife Janice of Richardson Texas grandchildren Greg Cindy Julie Heidy and great grandchildren Landon and Kasey. Memorials to Meals on Wheels of Odessa or the YMCA. Funeral arrangements Sunset Funeral Home Odessa.
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Ralston, OK
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Audrey Myers Picket
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Sunset Funeral Home
Randy Duckett
Sunset Memorial Gardens
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Court reporters praised as essential to process in Ector County
Whalen extols court reporters like Tina Gregg of the 70th District Court as essential to recording proceedings and logging evidence. He notes strong rapport with Gregg and her ability to anticipate his needs, reflecting the vital role reporters play in court.
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Words that wrote one way may write another way
Rodriguez explains court reporting training goes beyond law and typing. The program spans English and law topics, with state exams and three years of study. The aim is high speed, accuracy, and verbatim transcripts, reflecting evolving word forms for efficiency.
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