TxDOT Opens Public Comment Session On 2017 UTP
The Texas Department of Transportation schedules a public meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday to take comments on the 2017 Unified Transportation Program. People can attend in person at the Odessa District Office or join via WebEx using the provided link. Draft exhibits are online at tinyurl.com/IhSnaqk with district locations listed.
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Just Dance High Sky Squares Seek New Dancers
Permian Basin Square and Round Dance Association invites new students for modern western square dance lessons. Contact Ann Ewbank at 685-3226 or sunsetestate yahoo.com. Dances run 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the second Saturday monthly at the M S Arena 2800 W County Road 130 Midland.
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Odessa pool party and dive in movie at Sherwood Aquatic Center
The City of Odessa Parks and Recreation Department schedules a Happy Feet themed pool party and dive in movie at Sherwood Aquatic Center on Thursday. The event features music dancing contests prizes concessions and lockers. Admission ranges 2.50 to 4.50 with free entry for seniors and infants.
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Help for Homeless Arises Around Odessa Pastor
The Rev. Doug Herget, longtime pastor of Odessa Tabernacle Family Life Center, gains recognition for his homeless advocacy alongside his religious leadership. Further details available on the Religion page.
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Summit on race and policing prompts calls for accountability
Dozens of Odessans gathered at Blackshear Elementary Tuesday for a community policing summit. They urged greater officer accountability and stronger ties with residents while expressing grief over recent national violence that claimed officers and Black individuals. Public officials on a panel included Police Chief Tim Burton.
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Texas flag rises over downtown Odessa in 30 by 50 foot display
State Rep. Brooks Landgraf opened with a Texas pride line as a 30 by 50 foot flag was raised on a 100 foot pole in downtown Odessa. Jeff Russell of Paul Evans Carpet and Flooring described a $25,000 project tied to Odessa’s downtown revitalization plan and new development plans including a convention center and a city backed hotel on East Fifth Street. District Judge Sara Kate Billingsley explained the flag colors symbolizing loyalty purity and bravery. See FLAG Page 6A.
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Trump clinches GOP nomination in Cleveland bold night
Donald Trump wins the Republican nomination at the Cleveland convention capping a swift takeover of the party. He pledges a movement to go all the way while Melania’s plagiarism controversy lingers and speakers urge Clinton scrutiny. Trump’s family supports the bid as Paul Ryan signs on a cautious note.
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