CNBC Profiles Andrews Texas Boom Sees Growth Boosted by Oilfield Interest
Andrews Texas gains attention after CNBC aired footage focusing on the city’s growing economy driven by oilfields. City Manager Glen Hackler says the three minute feature highlighted investment by both public and private sectors and noted potential future developments near Andrews such as high temperature reactor discussions and a large enrichment facility nearby. Local business owners welcomed the exposure and see it aiding future recruitment and investment.
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Spirit Fountain debuts at Ellen Noél as 20th anniversary tribute
Odessa's Ellen Noél Art Museum unveils a 9 foot Spirit Fountain by Jesus Morales to mark its 20th anniversary. The rose granite sculpture will be installed today and open to the public through early August, with Morales to unveil it in person.
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GOP and Dems chase Hispanic vote on immigration reform
Democrats and Republicans in Dallas told Hispanic officials they will court Latino voters in November by pushing immigration reform. Both parties see the bloc as pivotal for House and state races, amid Bush urging action. Some Republicans oppose offering paths to legal status for undocumented immigrants.
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Desert Reel aids local film talents with festival and workshop
Local filmmaker Sean Stringer found success at Desert Reel, with his film Unnoticed gaining distribution in 18 European countries and the New York producer becoming his agent. Desert Reel chair Chad Durham notes the festival promotes indie films and local talent, adds a student competition, and runs November 2 to 5 with a workshop on November 4 led by industry pros.
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Odessa arrests two for cocaine and heroin possession
A 42-year-old Odessa man was arrested on possession of cocaine in the 200 block of Wabash Avenue. Willlie Thurman, 221 Wabash Ave., remains in jail on a $15,000 bond. A 50-year-old Odessa man was charged with possession of heroin in the 1300 block of North Jackson Avenue. Gary Collins, 1301 N. Jackson Ave., released on a $15,000 bond. A Midland woman reported theft of a $6,900 pewter colored 1999 Cadillac Sedan DeVille in the 4500 block of North Texas Avenue. An Odessa man reported five guns stolen from his residence in the 2100 block of Nabors Lane.
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Death notices from West Texas list four local obituaries
Odessa variant Clarence Edward Watkins aged 49 died June 17 2006 at Medical Center Hospital with memorial services pending. Survivors include his mother Faye Watkins and brothers Thomas Watkins and Johnny Graham. Also noted are Jose Cruz Acosta 74 Pecos and Jewel Inez Chappell 88 McCamey and Pete Kager 81 Odessa with services pending or held at local funeral homes.
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Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home
Dennis Wolf obituary from Wink Texas 1944 2006
Dennis James Wolf 61 lifelong Wink resident died June 19 2006 at home in Wink Texas He was born July 1 1944 at Rattlesnake Bomber Base Pyote Texas and married Gerry Brewer July 1 1961 in Wink He served as fire chief and fire marshal in WVED and led Permian Basin Fireman's Association He is survived by wife Gerry two sons Charles Dallas Robbie Wink mother Dorothy two brothers Gary Virginia Glenn two sisters Laura Linda Eva three grandchildren and 16 nieces He was predeceased by father Lewis and son Joe Funeral services were June 22 2006 at Wink High School Auditorium with Rev Beth Harrington Pallbearers were Wink Volunteer Fire Department Memorials to Joe Wolf Scholarship Fund PO Box 637 Wink TX 79789 Services were entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit.
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