TxDOT starts first signals in 12-county Odessa District
Traffic signals are in full operation on West Highway 385 and FM 1787 as the initial work under a 3.1 million contract. The project will add more signals across the 12 county Odessa District, financed to improve traffic flow and safety. Jacob Ford reports for American News Traffic Lights.
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Acrobats wed on tightrope during Houston circus show
In Houston at NRG Stadium during a Ringling Bros. performance Mustafa Danguir and Anna Lebedeva wed 30 feet above the arena. The ceremony featured a camel arrival, a horse for the bride, and both climbers exchanging rings before the crowd.
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Pink the Basin raises awareness on affordable mammograms
Tobar notes funding supports screening, exams, ultrasounds, cyst aspirations and image guided biopsies for a four member family. Casarez explains past reluctance but now learns mammograms hurt less than expected. Lina Saldivar of Family Health Clinic says many women cannot afford screenings and urges early detection and self exams. Odessa Regional Medical Center's Tasa Richardson says the nonprofit aims to ensure financial barriers do not deny mammograms.
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Pink the Basin funds mammograms across the Permian Basin
Pink the Basin board led by Mara Barham promotes early detection of breast cancer through funded mammograms and diagnostics at CRMC Medical Center Midland Memorial Permian Regional Medical Center and Reeves County Hospital District. In 2014 705 patients used funds rising to 809 in 2015 with education expanding outreach to doctors clinics and the public.
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Laura Bush Health Initiative
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ATB Fundraiser for Permian Basin Honor Flight
A cross fundraiser at Cpl. Rays Coffee at 3 Faudree Road Suite A raises money for the Permian Basin Honor Flight. Doors open 6 30 p.m. each painter contributes 35 dollars. Visit blushandbrushTX.com events cross fundraiser open 2 public for details.
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Lead found in state home water in Texas
Toxic lead levels were detected in drinking water at state funded homes for disabled Texans but residents were not tested for lead poisoning for a month after discovery. Of 548 residents tested, 96 percent were under two micrograms per deciliter. 14 had two to four and seven had five to 10.
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Odessa Deaths Honor Local Residents This Week
Multiple Odessa residents are reported dead with funeral and memorial details. Lionel Armendariz Cabezuela died at 44 in Odessa with a July 28 Mass at Holy Redeemer. James Bristol Phillips, 88, had a July 26 service at Crossroads Fellowship. Ida Ilean Polk, 88, was laid to rest July 29 at Acres West and Rose Hill Gardens. Aiden Matheu David Velasquez, 4 months, died July 22. funeral at St Mary’s with burial at Ector County Cemetery Los Angeles Babyland. Lee Damen Boney, 23, death reported July 24 with services pending.
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Crossroads Fellowship
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Rose Hill Gardens
Ector County
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St Mary’s Catholic Church
Hilary Shedioha
Ector County Cemetery
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Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home
Lee Damen Boney
Frank W. Wilson
Obituary of Millie Gallas Stuckey of Midland
Millie Gallas Stuckey 68 of Midland died July 24 2016 after long Midland ISD career. Born April 14 1948 in Kermit Texas to Al and Ruby Gallas she grew up in Kermit and graduated from Kermit High School in 1965. Survived by sons James Floyd and Jon Floyd, daughter Dana Floyd, grandchildren Garrett Floyd Danielle Dunlap, great grandson Abraham Ortega, parents Al and Ruby Gallas, sister and brother in law. Burial at Monahans Memorial Cemetery after 10:30 a.m. funeral at First United Methodist Church. Visitation July 27 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Harkey Funeral Home. Burial under Harkey Funeral Home care.
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