UT Permian Basin to Break Ground for Engineering Building
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 11 a.m. on the Midland campus near the CEED Building. The three story facility will house mechanical petroleum and aerospace engineering programs plus research labs. Construction begins late April with completion projected for April 2019 and occupancy for Fall Semester 2019. ON THE WET www.utpb.edu
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Odessa Beauti ful Trash Off Set For April 8 At Noel Heritage Plaza
Keep Odessa Beautiful hosts a Don’t Mess with Texas Trash Off at Noel Heritage Plaza on April 8 beginning at 9 a.m. Volunteers register online through April 6 or at the event. Bags and gloves provided. Bulky items accepted free at Citizen Bulk Item Drop Off Center 814 W 42nd St. Center hours listed.
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Man accused of grab and brush holdup at McDonald’s
Groves police say Gevondis Demond Joseph dressed in a leopard robe and mask, armed with a hairbrush, robbed a McDonald’s in Groves Texas at about 5 am Thursday. After a brief chase, the 29 year old Port Arthur man was arrested and charged with aggravated robbery.
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White House pushes for a make or break vote on health care
President Donald Trump demanded a decisive House vote to repeal Obamacare after negotiations collapsed amid conservative and moderate resistance. Budget director Mick Mulvaney told lawmakers negotiations were over and urged a vote tomorrow, with Speaker Paul Ryan reiterating the promise to repeal and replace the law.
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Odessa High students lead IB diploma projects and events
Odessa High School students in the International Baccalaureate program organize ventures as part of creativity activity and service requirements. Coordinator Mary Neff says proposals are online reviewed, approved, and reflected on throughout the senior year. Twenty eight students participate, with projects including Amnesty International and ecology clubs continuing from prior efforts.
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Odessa considers additional funding for old firehouse renovations
Odessa City Council weighs another 614000 for renovations to the former fire station behind the police complex to add an elevator stairs and a new entrance as part of a vehicle storage training facility. The project already includes a 1.35 million phase to finish the vacant building for SWAT crime scene vans and command trailer with completion expected in June. The same Fehr's Metal Building Construction firm is expected to get the bid.
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Easter prep ideas: eggs baskets and crafts
With Easter approaching, explore creative ways to prepare on the Life & Times page. Learn decorating techniques, basket ideas, and simple crafts to celebrate the holiday with family and friends.
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