Road work to upgrade FM 1788 in Midland area
A Texas Department of Transportation project to rehabilitate and rebuild a four mile section of FM 1788 also known as State Highway 349 between SH 191 and I 20 will begin later this month. Jones Brothers Dirt Paving Contractors of Odessa won the $6.9 million bid. The work adds a continuous left turn lane north of Loop 40 and improves road safety amid heavy oil field traffic. Expect lane closures and delays with access to businesses preserved. Speed limits will run 45 mph in most areas with an 11 foot width restriction. the nine month project aims to boost safety and travel.
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Share a Pint Blood Drive Opens Donor Draw for $50 Card
A Share a Pint blood drive offers donors a chance to win a $50 gift card through a drawing. For more information contact Susan Thornton at 640-2347 or email stornton edhd.
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Wiretapping deadline extended in Trump Tower inquiry
The Justice Department asked for more time to back up President Trump’s claim that his predecessor wiretapped Trump Tower during the 2016 election. The House intelligence committee gave a March 20 deadline for evidence, with potential subpoenas if not met.
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Texas winery keeps dream alive as owner goes semi retired
John Solla started Homemade Wines in a small Texas winery on University Boulevard after a long love of crafting wine. He makes about 40 wines and bottles thousands monthly, with sweet fruit varieties leading in popularity and Tavola di Cesare, a dry peppery red, named for his father. Texas Country Reporter filmed March 3, spotlighting his intimate operation and contented, semi retirement.
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Texas Burger restaurant damaged by overnight fire
Odessa Fire/Rescue responded to a Monday early morning fire at 1507 N JBS Parkway damaging much of the Texas Burger restaurant. Firefighters found heavy smoke and later identified spontaneous combustion of soybean oil soaked rags as the cause. The building was unoccupied with no injuries reported. Crews worked for hours to extinguish flames and hot spots through the morning.
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Odessa Fire/Rescue Division
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Odessa
Jbs Parkway
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