Pope John Paul II relic exhibit comes to Lubbock
Lubbock hosts a rare exhibit titled I Have Come to You Again as one of three U S cities to showcase Blessed Pope John Paul I artifacts. It runs Friday through May 31 at the Diocese of Lubbock Catholic Renewal Center 4620 Fourth Street with hours 9 am to 7 pm Mon-Sat and noon to 7 pm Sun. Tickets cost 15 for adults, 10 for seniors 60 and over and 10 for students. Contact 1-800-585-3737 or visit catholiclubbock.org for details.
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Temptations tribute to perform at Ector Theatre
The Legacy of the Temptations brings Motown magic to Odessa with a 8 p.m. Saturday show at the Ector Theatre on North Texas Avenue featuring classic hits My Girl Just My Imagination and Papa Was a Rolling Stone. Tickets are 25 and reservations are at 432 580-0898 and ectortheatre.com.
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Ector Theatre
North Texas Avenue
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Pontiff from Latin America Brings Joy to Bishop Pfeifer
Bishop Michael Pfeifer of the San Angelo Diocese expresses thrill and delight over the election of a new pope, praising his Latin American origin and welcoming the change for the global church.
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Cardinals name first Americas pope Francis from Argentina
Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope Francis becoming the first pontiff from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium. The 76-year-old chosen leader waved to a rain soaked crowd in St Peter's Square as cardinals concluded a five ballot conclave. Local church leaders in Odessa and San Angelo welcomed the historic result, highlighting its traditional yet non traditional significance.
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Panther Paws crowned national champions at San Marcos
Permian High School Panther Paws dance team returned to Odessa as national champions after winning at the Crowd Pleasers National Showcase of Champions in San Marcos. Coach Kristin Carter praised the team amid a grueling weekend with ten routines and late nights.
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Odessa
San Marcos
Kristin Carter
PHS
Permian High Panther Paws
Odessa to Seek Housing Funds From Block Grant Hearing
The Odessa Community Development Department held the first of three legally mandated hearings to invite residents to propose how Community Development Block Grant funds should be spent. A roughly 5 percent federal cut is expected this year, reducing the grant to about $759,606 from $799,585 last year, affecting public service and housing repair programs plus Main Street forgivable loans.
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Odessa
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Merita Sandoval
Salvador M. Guerrero
Sandoval
Main Street Odessa
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