Friday Night Lights sparks hometown race reflection
Gene Powell Jr. reflects on the film and Bissinger book at Odessa’s El Paso Avenue porch while recalling local racism and a 16 year old nephew targeted by a racist call. He notes prior experiences in Shreveport and Indiana, and questions how much longer the community can ignore racial tension as reading interest grows.
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Buzz” Bissinger
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Bowen seeks Precinct 3 recount in Ector County
Bowen initiates a recount request after losing the Precinct 3 Republican primary by 77 votes to David Dunn on March 9. The $700 fee, not yet paid, could finance a hand recount expected mid week if Bowen proceeds, with deadlines and cost details provided by county officials.
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Ector County Commission
David Dunn
Ector County
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Odessa
Taylor County
Abilene
Wilmer Ray
Unrelated warrant turns up meth lab in Odessa
Odessa men Kevin Renfro and Johnny Hines Jr. were arrested on state charges of methamphetamine possession and possession of chemicals with intent to manufacture methamphetamine after an investigator serving an unrelated warrant found a meth lab at 2416 W 13th St. Renfro faces additional gun possession charges as a felon. Both are first degree felonies.
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Ector County District Attorney's Office
Police official equates scouting with success
Odessa deputy chief A. D. Orren addressed 35 people at the Friends of Scouting Luncheon at Alliance Hospital praising Scouting as a life changing experience. He recalled his ownCM unable to afford membership as a youth and earning money mowing lawns to join, linking merit badges to career choices. He urged investment in youth while noting the Buffalo Trail Council’s drive to raise 45000 for Ector and Andrews counties.
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Ector
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Buffalo Trail Council
Kyle Womack
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Dagger Faulkner
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