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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 2010

Page

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Aint Turn Those Empty Jars Into Something Useful

A fragmented notice urges repurposing empty jars into practical uses. The readable text hints at recycling or upcycling ideas, emphasizing creativity and waste reduction without detailing specific projects. Paragraphs are terse and rely on general guidance rather than step by step instructions.

Quick ice cream memories and Makers donations noted

Readers are invited to share favorite ice cream recipes and memories with contact details. The Buffalo Trail Council, BSA, received $10,000 from the Davis Foundation and a donated pickup from Great Western Drilling to support at risk youth programs at Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch in the Davis Mountains.

Electric Makers Scout Buffalo Trail Council Boys Scouts of America Davis Foundation Great Western Drilling Midland Buffalo Trail Davis Mountains Buffalotrailbsa

Gasoline prices fall across Texas in latest AAA survey

The AAA Texas price survey shows unleaded regular averaging 2.56 per gallon statewide, down one cent from last week, with national average at 2.72. Texas motorists paid 1.42 less than the 2024 record of 3.98, Houston listing the cheapest at 2.52 per gallon.

Irving Texas Houston Aaa-Texas.com

Chavez pleads guilty in burglary case at Odessa court

Odessa attorney Brian J. Chavez pleaded guilty to one count of burglary of a habitation under a plea deal that avoids prison but threatens his law license. He faces a $10,000 fine and five years of probation with deferred adjudication. Co-defendants Jacob Chavez and Rosemary Soto also pleaded guilty and received probation and fines. Sentencing set for Dec. 16. Stan Wilkins’s plea is postponed to the same date.

Odessa Brian J. Chavez Permian High Chavez Jacob Chavez Rosemary Soto Soto Blair Cherry Lubbock Stan Wilkins Brian Chavez Torney Michael McLeaish State Attorney General’s Office McLeaish

Greening Up at Ratliff Ranch Ahead of City Championship

Heavy rainfall has left Ratliff Ranch Golf Links lush and mowing difficult. The course stays in good shape as preparations continue for the City Championship Golf Tournament at month end, with local coverage by Mark Sterkel of the Odessa American.

Ratliff Ranch Golf Links

Ratliff Ranch Golf Links Benefits From Heavy Rain

Ratliff Ranch Golf Links in West Texas thrives after more than four inches of rain, turning its desert course greener and forming twin water lakes on the 18th hole. Despite occasional golfer drops and higher fees, the course reports rising play with 22,724 rounds since October, and plans for the MEN'S CITY CHAMPIONSHIP July 30 to August 1 with a $200 entry.

Ratliff Ranch Golf Links Chris McQuarters West Texas Ratliff Ranch N. Grandview Ave

Permian football great Daryl Hunt laid to rest

Daryl Hunt, 53, a legendary figure from Permian High School, Oklahoma Sooners, and the Houston Oilers, was buried after a Thursday funeral in Odessa. More than 150 mourners attended at First Baptist Church as teammates recalled his gentle giant nature and protective, inspirational character.

Permian Oklahoma Houston Oilers Hunt First Baptist Church of Odessa Houston Kevin Hunt Daryl Hunt First Baptist Church University of Oklahoma

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