Salvation Army Fundraising Banquet Honors Odessa Heroes
The Salvation Army of Odessa hosts a fundraising banquet at 6 30 p m on August 1 at the MCM Grand Hotel and FunDome to honor local volunteers and leaders. The event supports meals shelter Christmas aid and other Odessa services with table sponsorships and individual tickets available. For information call 332 0738.
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An Evening with Jim White at Midland Horseshoe Pavilion
Centers for Children and Families hosts the 16th annual An Evening with Jim White from 7 to 10 p.m. Aug 11 at the Midland Horseshoe Pavilion. The event features a VIP hour, dinner by Mac's BBQ, guest speaker, live auction, music by Thomas Craig Elliot, dancing, and a sneak peek at silent auction items. Stephanie Horn at 570-1084 for details.
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Odessa Mexico Initiative faces funding clash at budget workshop
Odessa Development Corporation members faced ongoing problems with management recordkeeping and results in the Odessa Mexico Initiative two years in. They voted to increase funding while budgeting 25,000 for an headhunter to replace volunteer chair Raymond Chavez and questioned the pace of hiring an international director to lead development efforts. Betsy Triplett Hart urged more transparency and professional guidance.
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City to consider pet spay rules and cruelty provisions
Odessa officials prepare an ordinance to require spaying and neutering dogs and cats and allow misdemeanor citations for inadequate care. The draft, by Assistant City Attorney Vanessa Ramirez, outlines exemptions for breeders and traveling pets and plans to codify state cruelty laws into City Code. The Odessa City Council will discuss the proposal next month based on Animal Control advisory recommendations.
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Ex-District Attorney Smith Enjoys Being Judge
John W. Smith longtime Ector County district attorney for 13 years remains noted for his calm, steady temperament as he serves on the bench. Born Johnny Wayne to siblings, he recalls rough days in law and his Vietnam service as a radioman with the Navy Mobile Riverine Force in 1968. See Page 5A.
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