Miles for Money Bikers Aid Local Miracle Network Ride
Odessa firefighters launched a local fundraiser that grew into a one day bike event. Participants rode up to 100 miles, with $10,000 raised from sponsors including Odessa American and Lowe's Marketplace. Organizers aim to reach $200,000 via the ride and a telethon.
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Children’s Miracle Network
Odessa
West
Texas
Steve Pollock
Pollock
Odessa American
Bank One
Lowe's Marketplace
PowerAde Drinks
Radisson Hotel
Lowe's
Grandview
Eighth Street
Gardendale
Midland International Airport
Highway 385
David Gardner
Permian Basin
Gardner
Richard Raymond
Charlie Smith
Lisa Tidwell
Graduation dream comes true for teen in Odessa
Alfonso Perez Jr. grew up poor and salvaged a discarded 1967 encyclopedia set from Blackshear Magnet Elementary. With help from teacher Margarita Hernandez and local supporters, he pursued academics and now, at 18, aims to succeed. The community backing includes former principal Gilbert Vasquez and Odessans who pledged assistance.
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Alfonso Perez, Jr
Blackshear Magnet Elementary School
Odessa
Larry Beckner
Pleasant Farms
Gloria
Perez
Permian High School
University of Texas of the
Permian Basin
Blackshear Magnet
Alfonso Perez Jr
Margarita Hernandez
Alonso
Gilbert Vasquez
Hood Junior High
Vasquez
Changes to American On Line survey protocol begin now
Beginning today the American On Line survey changes. This week it drops to a single question with more background. The survey starts on Sunday instead of Monday and responses will be accepted by telephone InfoLine fax or e mail through Thursday.
Thousands march for children at Stand for Children rally
Tens of thousands packed Washington D C for a Stand for Children event at the Lincoln Memorial with about 200000 attendees. Marian Wright Edelman urged commitment to no child behind and a just government while conservatives framed the gathering as anti big spend. People along the Reflecting Pool and Memorial Bridge joined as children and adults carried flags and marched toward the Washington Monument. Jessica Micinski a Girl Scout from Beulah Michigan emphasized the need to invest in the nation’s future.
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Washington
U.S. Park
Lincoln Memorial
Mit
Marian Wright Edelman
The
Children’s Defense Fund
America
Washington Monument
Memorial Bridge
Potomac River
Jessica Micinski
Beulah, Mich
Midland voters defeat $110 million school bond measure
In Midland on Saturday a $110 million school improvement bond was defeated as 44 percent supported it and 56 percent opposed it. Voters cited concerns over cost and spending details while supporters urged district needs for new schools, repairs, and updated facilities amid low turnout of about 24 percent.
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Washington, D.C
Midland
Mark Kimball
Citizens For Fiscal Responsibility
Kimball
Gary McCright
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