Texas lawmaker breaks gavels crafted by inmates in session
Texas Rep. Kenneth Sheets, 5 feet 5 inches, presided over the House as he broke six walnut gavels made by Texas prison inmates during the 140 day session. Most gavels were sold to the Legislature for 38 dollars each, raising funds for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and contributing to a 5 million dollar annual market.
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Stop Dieting Madness and Start a Balanced Plan
A practical start to weight loss emphasizes portion awareness after each meal. You can adjust by eye and aim for steady progress without overeating or underfeeding. Consistent healthy habits boost energy, curb sugar cravings, and help you look leaner as body fat decreases.
Chocolate Almond Quinoa Bars Recipe
Bars from Page 1B provide a 12 bar plant based snack. Ingredients include almonds flax seeds quinoa dates almond butter and dark chocolate with salt. The method to toast mix process press bake and cool yields bars that store up to two weeks at room temperature.
Obituary of Shirley Shafer Glass in Odessa
Shirley Shafer Glass of Odessa died June 1 2015 after a brief illness born July 25 1935 in Flower Mound Texas She taught sixth grade at Gale Pond Alamo Elementary for 38 years and volunteered with Pink Ladies Juliet s Globe Theater Beta Sigma Phi She is survived by daughters Shari Glass Robyn Miller and Brad Miller grandsons Craig Kaylene Ben Blair sister Ann Pearson brothers William Ardean Ronnie and many relatives Memorials may be given to Meals on Wheels of Odessa or Immanuel Baptist Church Arrangements by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home
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Herman Lee Glass
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Texas State College For Women
Denton
Texas Woman's University
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Alamo
Odessa Medical Center
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Rayburn Burgess
Mesquite
Mike
Vicky Dvoracek
Box 15
General Fund
Sunset Memorial
Whataburger trims breakfast hours amid bird flu egg shortage
Whataburger will serve breakfast from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. on weekdays and 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. weekends, down from 12 hours daily. The change, tied to Midwest avian flu outbreaks, aims to ensure supply to all locations as USDA reports cost to poultry producers and rising egg prices. CEO Bob Krause notes supplier shortages and difficulty finding new suppliers.
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Whataburger
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Midwest
Taco Bell
Dunkin’ Donuts
IHOP
Bob Krause
Midwest Poultry Services
Krause
House Burger Recipe with Chuck and Sirloin Mix
A home style house burger combines ground chuck and sirloin with Worcestershire sauce and mustard powder for a meatier flavor. Prepare ahead up to a day, grill 8 to 10 minutes, top with cheese if desired, rest 5 minutes, and serve on buns with toppings.
Death notices from Odessa and Andrews list multiple obituaries
Wanda Ruth Smith 86 of Odessa died June 1 2015. Memorial service set for 2 p.m. Friday at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Survivors include sons Johnny Smith Jr Travis Smith and daughters Mikki Smith Moore Karlus Smith Hamm eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Ruben Martin Del Campo 77 of Andrews died May 30 2015 in El Paso. Services pending with Odessa Funeral Home. Alvis Grayson 95 of Odessa died June 2 2015. Arrangements by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
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Wanda Ruth Smith
Sunset Memorial Funeral Home
Jimmy Braswell
Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home
O’donnell
Johnny Smith Jr
Travis Smith
Mikki Smith Moore
Karlus Smith Hamm
Andrews Ruben Martin del Campo
Andrews
Sierra Providence East Medical Center
el Paso
Odessa Funeral Home
Alvis Grayson
Sunset Memorial Gardens
LaJean Hambright
Midland teen Christopher Cole Austin dies at 15
Christopher Cole Austin of Midland died Sunday May 31 2015 in Lubbock. The funeral arrangements are with American Heritage Cemetery and Funeral Home of Midland.
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Odessa Woman LaJean Hambright Dies at 85
LaJean Hambright of Odessa died at age 85. She is survived by relatives in the Odessa area. Funeral arrangements are pending with local funeral home.
Mildred Mozelle Lockard Dies at 94 in Odessa
Mildred Mozelle Lockard, 94, of Odessa, died Monday, June 1, 2015, in El Paso. Funeral arrangements are with Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
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Odessa
Mildred Mozelle Lockard
el Paso
Frank W. Wilson
Odessa American Death Notices Policy Clarified
The Odessa American outlines free death notices for residents or former residents within its 21 county circulation area. Notices for extended family or those outside the area may be published with content limits.
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Odessa American
Ex BP executive Rainey on trial over 2010 oil spill
New Orleans jurors heard opening arguments in the case against former BP executive David Rainey. Prosecutors say he manipulated early spill estimates to fit government figures and lied to federal agents, while defense contends his figures were the best possible under pressure and there was no motive to lie. The trial day ended with the judge indicating likely Friday deliberations.
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David Rainey
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Kurt Engelhardt
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