Odessa area grass fire scorches 12000 acres near Cottonwood
A Friday night grass fire north of Sunset Apartments in Odessa burned about 12,000 acres and was extinguished by 4:15 a.m. Weather conditions likely caused the blaze, possibly sparked by lightning. Multiple fire departments responded. no injuries or structures damaged. Highway 385 briefly shut to visibility concerns.
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Jalisco's roots grow as family runs Odessa eateries
Maria and Juan Gonzalez built Jalisco's from a nine month struggle on Murphy Street and Grant Avenue to four Odessa restaurants. Their son Manuel notes the family atmosphere drives 30 workers, 17 of whom are relatives, and emphasizes treating staff well. The business thrives on strong family ties and communal cooking values.
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FAMILY FAVORITES: Enchiladas and Jalisco's restaurant story
The piece highlights enchiladas with beef chicken cheese or shrimp and fiery Chile Verde and Chapala fried catfish from Guadalajara. It details a family run business in hard times with Maria and Juan Gonzales keeping the venture alive and planning expansion for more restaurants with their children.
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ECISD Eyes Savings While Vexed By Higher Fuel Costs
ECISD officials say extracurricular transport will remain intact but face tight budgets. Transportation chief David Morris cites efficient routing and a five minute idle limit as key fuel-saving measures. He warns a $600,000 rise strains next year’s budget and could affect purchases like computers and books.
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Electrician dies at Dallas Cowboys stadium construction site
An Arlington man Timothy Mackinnon, 45, died when he touched a high voltage line while testing electrical work on the Dallas Cowboys stadium project. He was on a ladder wedged against the stadium wall. coworker and fire crews responded. Mackinnon worked for JMEG Electric, a subcontractor to Manhattan Construction. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. local time with emergency services arriving shortly after.
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California set to legalize gay marriages tomorrow
California counties mobilize for a surge of same sex weddings as a state Supreme Court ruling takes effect at 5 01 p m. City and county officials deploy hundreds of volunteer commissioners extend hours and staff to issue licenses and perform ceremonies across San Francisco San Diego and Los Angeles counties with West Hollywood preparing to deputize council members for early ceremonies.
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