Odessa College funding restored after scare in Texas House
Odessa College avoided cuts and potential closure as supporters pressed officials and lawmakers to restore funding. The college had faced possible up to 25 percent reductions, but recent actions and local advocacy helped secure nearly eight and a half million dollars in prior years, with plans for continued funding amid budget decisions.
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Odessa College
Odessans
Dalton
Legislative Budget Board
John Barton
LBB
Brian Akins Memorial Race Honors Local Racer
Racing friends organize a memorial race for Brian Akins who died in early January. Cheryl Akins thanks supporters as donations and emotional help flow to her family. The event aims to include newcomers and longtime racers, reflecting the couple’s love of racing and tight community bonds. Chris McGaha notes the event remains highly family oriented across the racing world. Desert Thunder Raceway hosts the memorial under the Texas Pro Stock series.
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Brian
Cheryl Akins
Akins
Chris McGaha
Neighbor Describes Tragic Odessa Roadside Death
Sherry Nelson was struck on a road in Odessa as neighbors recalled her kindness and daily routines. Fire units cleared a nearby trailer fire while investigators waited autopsy results to confirm time of death. Nelson lived alone with pets and had ties to a sister in Odessa, while her husband serves a prison sentence elsewhere.
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North Roundup Avenue
West Odessa
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Ellis
26Th St
Odessa
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Nelson
Ector County
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Sturdivant
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Snyder
The
Texas Tribune
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Animal Shelter
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Sewell
Sherry Nelson
Tripp Ave
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Odessa Chamber of Commerce
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Waxahachie
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Lewis
Texas House
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House
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Texas
Texas Prostock
Desert Thunder Raceway
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Junior Venegas
Heather Leiphart
KIA
KIA Motors
Gale Price
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