Odessa American details state law fight for public access
The Odessa American reports the entity has spent 112,138 dollars of taxpayers funds to defend or enforce a public access right under state law, emphasizing the public's right to see basic records and the ongoing efforts to maintain transparency.
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ECISD reports daily COVID counts amid statewide totals
The report notes Ector County numbers are not updated daily with ECISD daily cases listing 1 student and 0 staff. National totals show 28,355,420 confirmed cases and 510,777 deaths. Visit disks.state.tx.us or the CDC site for details and view the ECISD COVID-19 Dashboard at tinyurl.com/yontptuq.
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Booster Pfizer shots offered at Ratliff Stadium drive thru
OOTP R Leela Medical Center Hospital to administer second Pfizer doses at a Ratliff Stadium drive thru from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday for those who had their first Ratliff dose. Pre registration not required with vaccination and ID card. First doses or alternative timing at Odessa Regional Medical Center with appointment via 432-582-8549.
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State extends COVID testing into late March at Floyd Gwin Park
The state extends the testing window through March at Floyd Gwin Park located at 1015 N County Road West. Examinations run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saliva tests are offered to anyone age five and older with or without symptoms. Results are emailed within two days. Pre register at doc health testing or call 267 362 5207 or text DOCSTX to 41411.
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Trump calls for GOP unity at CPAC in Orlando
Former President Donald Trump urged Republican unity at CPAC in Orlando while repeating false claims about the 2020 election. He criticized President Biden, framed himself as the party’s undisputed leader, and hinted at remaining in the GOP despite talk of a third party.
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Odessa Code Enforcer’s Kindness Reframes City Service
Darlene Mays, a longtime Odessa code enforcement officer, shifted from fining ailing residents to helping them. She befriended a lonely elderly man with a dilapidated yard and a wall hole, guiding him into a city home program where he thrived until his death. Her approach reflects a broader ethos she shared with colleagues about aiding the elderly and disadvantaged.
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Trisomy Awareness Month notes from Odessa CNO Carol Cates
Guest column by Carol Cates Odessa Regional Medical Center Chief Nursing Officer reflects on loving nursing while facing medical risks for loved ones. She explains trisomy disorders, defines chromosomes and tripled pairs, and cites CDC birth frequencies for Trisomy 13 18 and 21. See CATES Page 5A.
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Frozen foods feature and National Nutrition Month note
March marks National Nutrition Month and National Frozen Foods Month emphasizing smart freezer use. The piece highlights finding a good recipe in Wednesday's 0A and guides readers to explore frozen options for meals like chicken and waffles.
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