Baylor baton star leads twirlers toward nationals
The article profiles Baylor feature twirler Mattison catching attention after 15 years in the sport, alongside two local teens Lyndzie Allbright and Hali Tavarez earning spots to compete at Notre Dame nationals. It highlights their coaches, ambitions, and first experiences traveling, auditioning, and performing with baton routines.
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Tavarez
Torres
Lyndzie Allbright
Hali Tavarez
Mattison Torres
Notre Dame University
Meet the Twirlers from Texas Colleges and High School
Mattison Torres a 19 year old Odessa High graduate and College Miss Majorette of the Southwest is a featured Baylor University twirler and second year feature in the Baylor Golden Wave Band coached by Janice Jackson Seamonds. Lyndzie Albright an 18 year old Permian High graduate is Beginner Miss Majorette of the Southwest and a Texas Tech freshman majorette with coach Marlene Sandforres. Hali Tavarez a 10 year old Reagan Elementary student is Beginner Miss Majorette of Texas, with coach Marlene Sand Torres.
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Baylor
Mattison
Ucla
Michigan
Permian High School
Babes
Lyndzie Allbright
Hali Tavarez
Notre Dame
Allbright
Permian High
Texas Tech
Mattison Torres
Odessa High
U.S
Baylor University
Baylor Golden Wave Band
Matt
Marlene Torres
Janice Jackson Seamonds
Conway, Ark
Lyndzie Albright
Southwest
Texas Tech University
Pamela
Mark Mounts
Mike
Kristi Albright
Marlene Sandforres
Reagan
Texas
Melanie
Manual Tavarez
Marlene Sand Torres
Texas abortion law sparks court challenges and protests
Governor Perry signed the measure banning abortions after 20 weeks and regulating abortion drugs, prompting anticipated constitutional challenges. Bishop Pfeifer backed the bill, while opponents including Cecile Richards warned it would curb women's health access. Wendy Davis’s 12 hour filibuster drew nationwide attention before a second special session approved the law. The fight moves to courts as activists rally at the Texas Capitol.
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Posada
Michael Pfeifer
Diocese of
San Angelo
Perry
Pfeifer
Texas
Cecile Richards
Planned Parenthood Action Fund
Legisla
Wendy Davis
Davis
Senate
Associated Press
Odessa group eyes funds for economic growth from sales tax
Odessa Community Development will decide on an $45,000 budget boost at the Aug 8 meeting. The money comes from a 25 cent sales tax approved by voters and must go to agencies for economic development. OHCC director Puga called the potential funding a disappointment but said they will continue to work. City Manager Richard Morton outlined the rule.
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Odessa
Richard Morton
Puga
OHCC
ODC
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