Odessa Chamber to honor 2017 Entrepreneur of the Year
The Odessa Chamber of Commerce will host a April 7 luncheon at the Odessa Country Club honoring Dr. Jayaram B. Naidu as Entrepreneur of the Year and announcing 2017 Business Hall of Fame inductees Lisa Crenshaw Nick Fowler Lonnie Lawrence and Ravi Shakamuri. Contact Lynn Van Amburgh at 333-7862 or lynnva odessachamber.com for tables or sponsorships.
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Rextac LLC
Orrex Plastics Company, LLC
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Ravi Shakamuri
Star Care Health Services
Lynn van Amburgh
Lynnva
Odessachamber
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Odessachamber.com
MS awareness event set for Friday in Midland
As part of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month an educational event is planned at 6 p.m. Friday at The Garlic Press 2200 W Wadley Ave Midland Dr Annette Howard from Houston will speak Registration is limited and RSVP required Call 866 703 6293 or email MSRSVP ahmdirect com for details
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Original Permian Basin Gun Show at Ector Coliseum
The Original Permian Basin Gun Show runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Ector County Coliseum Building 6 4201 Andrews Highway. Books knives ammunition reloading supplies blow guns coins pistol grips Army surplus and more will be for sale. Sponsored by John and Shirley Pokorny. from Staff Reports.
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Odessa College wins Rising Star Award for improvements
Odessa College earned the Rising Star Award after seven months of waiting, receiving 100000 dollars for improving student completion. San Jacinto College in Pasadena was also named a Rising Star, as Aspen Prize finalists include Broward College and Indian River State College. the prize honors student outcomes, earnings, access and success among 1000 public community colleges nationwide. Odessa cited higher graduation transfer rates, stronger postgrad wages, and a lower course withdrawal rate as key outcomes.
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Meet the Cat in the Hat reads at Odessa library week
Lynette Nickell announces a series of youth programs at the Odessa library scheduled throughout the week. Mark Sterkes notes the events cater to young readers and families, aiming to boost community engagement.
San Antonio business owner finds possible Mojo ring
Nathan Crowe, a San Antonio auto detailing business owner, found a class ring believed to belong to a Permian High School graduate. The blue gem ring bears the name Jason, Panthers, and engravings of a football player, gears, and wrenches. Crowe seeks the owner and can be reached at 210-383-8401.
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Texas Senate moves bathroom bill toward final vote
The Texas Senate advanced a North Carolina style bathroom bill to require public restroom use by birth sex, amid business opposition from Amazon and American Airlines and backlash from Lady Gaga and leagues. Lt Gov Patrick champions the plan, claiming safety and pushing for a final vote after hours of debate.
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Guitar hero builds guitars when not on duty
Odessa police Sgt. Craig Goodson spends patrol hours between calls crafting acoustic and electric guitars. He builds from scratch, blending police service with a hands on passion, revealing a musician maker behind the badge on the Life & Times page.
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