Ken Brodnax obituary memorial services announced
Funeral and memorial plans are set for Odessa American columnist Ken Brodnax. Graveside rites begin at 1 p.m. at Memorial Garden in San Angelo, followed by a public memorial at 2 p.m. Saturday in Deaderick Auditorium at Odessa College. Brodnax served 40 years as a sports writer police reporter and columnist for the OA.
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Odessa College
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Fire hydrant testing to run biannually in Odessa
Odessa Fire Department begins its biannual hydrant testing this month. Crews flush hydrants check flow paint and perform routine service while advising drivers to use alternate routes. For details contact Andrea Goodson at 432-335-4806 and visit www.odessa-tx.gov.
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Andrea Goodson
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Leadership grad Sgt McNeill completes Texas LE leadership program
Sgt Steve McNeill of the Ector County Sheriff's Office has graduated from the Leadership Command College at the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas. The program focuses on advanced command and management skills for law enforcement leaders.
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ECISD Eyes Job Plan Amid Budget Shortfall
ECISD officials met to finalize a plan addressing employment issues from Texas budget cuts. By week’s end an announcement is expected detailing consolidation of positions. The district faces up to 27 million in losses over the next two fiscal years, with retiree positions absorbed by current staff as a preferred alternative to layoffs. Changes will affect the Advanced Technical Center.
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Ector County Independent School District
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Advanced Technical Center
Shrimpfest 2011 Brings New Orleans Flair to Odessa
The Ellen Noél Art Museum fundraiser at Ector County Coliseum combines Cajun cooking and Louisiana decor in a Odessa tradition. Head chef Gabe Grewell says the event, now 25 years old, draws 1060 expected attendees with 24 sponsor tables and 100 plus silent auction items to support educational programs.
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Russell Kimble
Ector County Coliseum
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New Orleans
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Odessa
Gabe Grewell
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Les Reker
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Texans Stunned as Panhandle Fire Ravages Town
Residents weary and allowed to return to what remained after a Texas Panhandle blaze. Service spokesman Lewis Kearney and Fire Captain Bryan Barrow of Ector County VFD described the effort as frightening and unpredictable, noting fires differ and danger persists.
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Texas Panhandle
Lewis Kearney
Ector County Volunteer Fire Department
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