Clean sweep Plumber turns to making brooms, walking sticks
A plumber pivots to crafts, turning skills to broom and walking stick making as a life change. He leverages steady hands and local demand, creating a small workshop focused on practical, handmade cleaning tools and sturdy walking sticks. The shift reflects adaptability and entrepreneurial spirit.
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Midland man shot dead after knife incident at store
Midland police say Patrick Calanchi 28 ran through a storefront window while holding a knife during an arrest attempt. Two officers fired, Calanchi died at Midland Memorial Hospital. Officers Earp and Box on paid leave. Texas Rangers to lead separate probe.
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Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang feeds Black Horse regiment at Fort Irwin
The Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang served free barbecue to soldiers and families at Fort Irwin California as part of a welcome home for the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment also known as the Black Horse. Retired Gen Jimmie Leach and Col Jim Reed joined volunteers including Spec Lena Burney and other veterans to help offset combat stress with a hometown Texas meal despite light rain.
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Chuck Wagon Gang
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Black Horse Regiment
Jerry Hensley
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Iraq
Jimmie Leach
Col
Jim Reed
Rockport
Texas
Jerry
Chuck, Wagon Gang
Ken Brodnax
7Th Armored Cavalry Regiment
OA Introduces Select TV Guide to Replace Preview
The OA unveils Select TV a redesigned larger easy to use guide replacing the smaller Preview format It incorporates reader recommendations from focus groups aims to reduce glitches that trimmed programming details and enhance planning for viewing choices Thank you for reading the OA.
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Two-man family protection unit fights Odessa domestic violence
Odessa's dual officer Family Protection Unit tackles up to 180 cases monthly and monitors over 100 sex offenders. Detectives Cpl. Kelly Cecil and Cpl. Kenny Taylor lead efforts to urge victims to press charges amid fear and retaliation.
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Kenny Taylor
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Odessa
City Maintains Track Of Over 100 Registered Sex Offenders
City officials continue to monitor more than a hundred registered sex offenders within municipal limits, updating rosters and coordinating with law enforcement to ensure compliance and public safety.
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