Odessa seal coat project to seal about 19 miles of streets
Odessa begins annual seal coat work contracted to Ronald R Wagner Co. covering about 19 miles of city streets. Work may close each street for about an hour and then reopen. Drivers urged to slow to under 20 mph and use alternate routes while parents keep children away from work zones. Streets include Tanglewood Oakwood University Boulevard Grandview JBS Parkway 52nd Street Eastridge Billy Hext Golder and more with work set through July 31. Local residents should park away from active sites and follow posted guidance.
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Permian Basin Genealogical Society Meeting Tonight
The Permian Basin Genealogical Society meets at 7 p.m. in the Lincoln Tower residence ballroom at 311 West Fourth Street. Randy Ham of the Ector County Library will discuss the library’s upcoming 75th anniversary and future plans, with contact Barbara Wilson at 432-332-8221.
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Local Vet Tries Vacation That Helped Nicaragua Animals
Odessa veterinarian Andy Schwarz joined World Vets International Aid for Animals in June to perform vaccinations, spays and neuters in Granada Nicaragua. The trip, arranged by Angel Animal Clinic owners Becky and Jeff Battershell, marked Schwarz first vacation since 2010 and included a rare penile amputation procedure. World Vets, founded in 2006, aims to fund and run international veterinary relief programs.
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Improvements at Salvation Army Lodge and thrift store
Salvation Army Lt. Jon Contreras describes recent improvements at the Army Lodge including refinished floors painted walls and new tables and a big screen TV in the dining area. Future plans cover lodge offices and the thrift store.
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Salvation Army shelter renovation aims to shed stigma
Lt. Joe Contreras leads repairs to the Salvation Army shelter to improve image and comfort as more people seek services. A bedbug incident in July 2010 prompted renovations including metal bed frames and covered mattresses. A $1,900 JCPenney donation funded a wall repaint to pearl white and space-saving kitchen updates.
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Bicycle safety on the road shared by motorists and cyclists
The piece urges mutual responsibility for road safety in West Texas, noting bicycles as roadway vehicles and calling for at least a three foot passing space. It cites 2010 U S bicycle fatalities as a reminder to reduce deaths through prevention and awareness, with contact details for ORMC and regional perinatal centers.
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