New Permian band director inspires optimism among students
Whitaker, named to lead the Permian band, says he plans to honor tradition while guiding a year of change. Drum majors Keri Lynn Lucas Adela Navarrette and J. P. Gonzales praise his energy and ability to connect with students as the band prepares for a football season centered on the Four Freedoms theme.
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Whitaker named new band director at Odessa high profile post
Weary with tradition yet eager for progress Permian band member Jeremy DeWinter praises Whitaker as a capable leader who helped Monahans succeed. Whitaker plans to make Odessa his home long term and calls the position a pinnacle in a career as he aims to move the band forward with his teaching style.
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Warrant Arrest On Campus In Child Indecency Case
On July 12 a 13 year old was arrested on the UTPB campus for marijuana possession after a search of Marvin’s apartment on Penbrook Street. The boy said he spent the night there and was given marijuana and alcohol. he woke with the man touching him. Marvin and two other youths were found in the apartment during the warrant search and are not listed as victims or suspects. The 13 year old was interviewed and is not being charged.
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Reece Mitchell Drowns At Odessa Pool In 2011
The Odessa American reports Reece Isaiah Mitchell was pulled from the bottom of a pool around 7:48 p.m. on Oct 21 2011. CPR was performed but he died shortly after at the hospital. The boy was part of a large family. he attended Milam Elementary and Rainbow Christian Day Care. Harper has a prior nonviolent drug conviction in Ector County 2009 resulting in three years probation.
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Colorado student linked to Batman theater shooting dies in trial
A Colorado man formerly in a neuroscience program withdrew on June 10 after studying psychiatry faculty. He allegedly opened fire at a Batman premiere, killing 12 and wounding 58. Investigators discussed a notebook in a package, but agencies gave conflicting or unconfirmed statements. Authorities evacuated the Aurora apartment complex and found ammunition and explosive materials as the gunman stockpiled before the attack.
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