Spring training dreams clash with duties in Odessa
Ken Brodnax recalls his urge for Florida spring training, the pull of Houston Astros camps, and a Chicago Cubs fantasy draft, but obligations and memories, including his late father, keep him in the Permian Basin. Baseball remains a unifying, reflective force across generations.
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Andrews Wins 1.25 Million EDA Grant for Tech Center
EDA grants 1.25 million to Andrews to build a 17,000 square foot technology and workforce center on the Glorietta Elementary site. The project, supported by City Manager Glen Hackler and Congressman Randy Neugebauer, will host continuing education, distance learning, and nurse training programs while attracting business and reviving the local economy. Land donated by the Andrews School District, with city and county matching funds, and a fall construction start are planned. Dee Dee Wallace named to lead the new economic development effort.
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Odessa Council Grants Boost for OPD and OFD Funds
Odessa City Council approved 100000 in donations for the Odessa Police Department and Odessa Fire Department at a 6 pm meeting. Fire equipment purchases and breathing apparatus funding from the Texas Division of Emergency Management were also authorized, along with selling land to Ector County ISD for 51835 and declaring Mayor Melton re elected.
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Recount in Dunn Bowen election slated for today
Precinct 3 Republican commissioner's court primary recount to be held today in the county annex break room. Gerard Lee Bowen faces a 77 vote deficit after March 9 counts, with decision expected around 2 30 p m. Bowen paid a 700 fee and four Elections Office staff plus two Republican judges will conduct a two to three hour recount using tally sheets. Dunn led 1181 to 1104. winner meets Democrat Barbara Graff in November. Ballots stored in vault for 22 months per state law.
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Teel Bivins set for Senate confirmation hearing
Former Texas state senator Teel Bivins of Amarillo is slated to appear before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee in Washington, D.C., for his nomination as ambassador to Sweden. He plans a thorough prep, cites Sweden as a key trading partner, and notes issues from Guantanamo detainee status to bilateral trade. He describes life changes and family details amid his candidacy.
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