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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 2015
Page
1
The Odessa American reports its business office will be closed on Friday for the Fourth of July. Customer service will operate 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Call 888-693-7191 for assistance.
The Texas A X M Forest Service warns Texans to be careful with fireworks grills and campfires during the holiday weekend. Fireworks cause two of five fires on July 4 per NFPA data. May and June rain reduced wildfire risk but caution remains. Follow labels supervise fireworks use in safe areas keep water handy dispose of used devices in water never ignite in a container.
AAA Texas reports a 3 cent drop to 2.57 per gallon across Texas for the week, with national prices down 2 cents to 2.77. Amarillo remains cheapest at 2.49 while El Paso shows the state’s highest at 2.66 per gallon.
Commemorative Air Force says remaining Midland headquarters staff will join Dallas staff within 30 days and after Airsho move, many museum items including nose art and uniforms will relocate. Airsho is set for August 29 and 30, shifting from October.
Melanie Eychaner stands for a portrait in the band hall after earning an elusive state award for her marimba performance at Odessa High.
Permian High School junior marimba player Melanie Eychaner won an Outstanding Performance Award and a Division I rating at the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest in Austin. Associate Band Director John Carroll notes only three students have earned the award in 20 years at Permian. Eychaner, 16, competed May 24 and faced nerves and transporting the marimba, but her effort paid off as she earned high honors and pride from family musical roots.
Organizers with Downtown Odessa Inc plan the 20th Firecracker Fandango featuring live music a parade food and craft vendors children's activities and dance routines. Odessa and other locations will celebrate independence with fireworks.
Midland hosts Firecracker Fandango with a 9 a.m. parade starting at Andrews Highway and 23rd Street finishing at Grant Avenue and Ninth Street. Fandango continues at Fourth Street with a 6 p.m. event. Information line provides contact number 432-335-4682. Also featuring Star Spangled Salute 5K and 10K runs, a parade at 10 a.m., and evening activities at Hogan Park 1201 Wadley Avenue with details on page 7A.
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