Odessa approves lone bid for city pools contract
Odessa City Council awarded a two year contract to COM Aquatics of Midland to operate the Floyd Gwin and McKinney pools and Sherwood and Woodson Family Aquatic Centers after only one bidder submitted an offer. The deal matches last year’s terms with a one year option.
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Odessa
Parks and Recreation
Steve Patton
COM Aquatics
Midland
Floyd Gwin and McKinney Pools
Sherwood and Woodson Family
Odessa council actions outline several zoning and code changes
LaDoyce Lambert of Odessa was appointed to the Midland Odessa Urban Transit District Board. Lambert received support from District 4 Council member Brandon Tate. City leaders approved ballots for May 3 elections, revised the 2002 International Plumbing Code, and allowed maintenance staff to obtain plumbing permits. A public hearing approved Mike Johnson’s Retail 1 zoning on .689 acres at Rocky Lane Road and Highway 191. Nearby residents protested traffic noise and odors. The council also voted to sell tax delinquent properties, amended nuisance removal fines to up to 2000, reduced aquatic center rental fees, and extended Main Street Odessa funds deadline to April 30.
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LaDoyce Lambert
Odessa
Midland-Odessa
Brandon Tate
Lambert
Bowie and
Hood
Norma McClure
Sharon Wilson
Mike Johnson
Rocky Lane Road
Highway 191
Johnson
Todd Black
Rocky Lane
Fitch Ave
Hudson Ave
College Ave
Barrett Ave
Dobbs Ave
Bunche Ave
Lions Club Roses Fundraiser Aims for Local Charities
Odessa area Lions Clubs offer 12 red roses for 15 dollars per dozen with home delivery through April. Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels West Texas Food Bank United Way Salvation Army Harmony Home and vision and Texas Lion's Camp for diabetic and handicapped children. The program, begun in El Paso, spans the Permian Basin and has raised funds in past years.
Court sentences couple in child adult material case
In Midland, Alva Upchurch and Johnnie Ramirez received 12.5 year prison terms for sexual exploitation of a child. Each faces three years of supervised release and $1,708 restitution. Upchurch admitted to supplying adult material featuring her daughter under 13 to Ramirez. Ramirez admitted possessing the materials after a July police search based on an anonymous tip.
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Midland
Andrews
Kevin Frye
Royal Furgeson
Alva Upchurch
Johnnie Ramirez
Upchurch
Ramirez
United States
Glenn Jackson
Jackson
Odessa Assault and Vandalism Reported in Local Area
An Odessa man says he was attacked with a hammer at 5:35 p.m. Monday in the 400 block of South Lee Avenue. A vehicle sustained $3,500 in damage from scratches on both sides between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Monday in the 4200 block of John Ben Shepperd Parkway Bowevard.
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South Lee Avenue
Odessa
John Ben Shepperd
Bowevard
Red Cross seeks monthly care packages for Odessa troops
Odessa Red Cross seeks toothpaste towelettes toilet paper deodorant razors shaving cream candy non melt and flea collars in shoebox size for sand era troops. Donations labeled outer list items and safe. deadline 2:30 p.m. today. next shipment Monday. Maj Barney Welch notes morale impact and home support while Parks emphasizes Pentagon marking rules.
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Odessa
The
Red Cross
Parks
Air Force
Barney Welch
Welch
Homeland Security Division
Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission
America
Pentagon
Roses for Lions Club fundraiser set with delivery
One dozen roses cost 15 dollars including delivery with delivery dates April 10 14 and 12 orders open until April 12. Call Lynn Money or Downtown Lions Club numbers to place orders. Last year downtown club sold 1100 dozen roses and all Odessa area clubs earned about 16000 dollars. Lions say Rose Day brings immediate joy as members deliver them.
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Lion's Club
Lynn Money
Lion’s Club
Crane
McCamey
Iraan
Fort Stockton
Rankin
Lubbock
Odessa
Lion’s
Tiner
Finer
How To Help Troops Through Local Red Cross Drive
The American Red Cross of the Southwest seeks personal items for overseas troops. Donations accepted at 102 E Second St Odessa. Include toothpaste moist towelettes toilet paper deodorant safety razors shaving cream non melt candy and flea and tick collars. Pack items in a shoebox with a full item list. Deliver by 2 30 p.m. Friday to meet this month’s shipment deadline.
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The
American Red Cross of the
Red Cross
Second St
Odessa
Memorial rally by Midland veterans group at Permian Basin Memorial
The Memorial committee with KWEL AM and the Permian Basin Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee host a pro America rally from 10 to noon on Saturday at the Permian Basin Vietnam Memorial. John Philbeck states the group from Midland supports God country president and troops. Call 349-8529 for information.
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Kwel-Am
Permian Basin
Midland
Texas
John Philbeck
Call
Sunday Holiday Opening Prohibition for Businesses
A report notes that city leaders discuss restricting primarily Northside businesses from opening on Sundays and public holidays. Proponents cite cultural norms and worker rights, while opponents warn of economic impact on small firms and customer inconvenience.
Hours Limited to 10 A.M. to Midnight Weekdays and Saturdays
A notice states hours are restricted from 10 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Saturday, outlining the new operating times for the establishment. The policy targets daily access within the specified window and aligns with the latest regulatory or corporate directive.
Judge Caddel Lets Matter Await Future Meeting
Judge Jerry Caddel said the matter will be addressed at a future meeting, signaling no immediate action and a pause for additional review before a formal decision.
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Jerry Caddel
NYSE moves to delist HealthSouth amid fraud charges
The New York Stock Exchange said it would delist HealthSouth Corp and suspend trading as the SEC files civil charges accusing the company of overstating earnings by 1.4 billion dollars since 1999 in a scheme led by founder Richard Scrushy. HealthSouth seeks a market for its stock while facing court actions and forensic audits.
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Birmingham
Ala
New York Stock Exchange
HealthSouth Corp
HealthSouth
Securities and Exchange Commission
Richard Scrushy
West Texas
Midland
Kale
the Stock Exchange
SEC
Scrushy
Exchange
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Horse bones found at MCH construction site
Workers at an Odessa Medical Center Hospital area unearthed part of a skeleton on Friday. Police confirmed the jaw and teeth indicated the bones were not human.
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Mch
Medical Center Hospital
Renee Earls
Odessa
OPD
Paul Shepherd
Criminalistics
Shepherd
Metro Homicide
Crimes Against Persons
Earls
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Permian Basin Citizens For Decency
Virginia Donaldson
Bobbie Harris
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Playmates Cabaret
St. Eighth St
James Macy
10Th St
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Woodson and Sherwood Family Aquatic Centers
Main Street
Fourth St
Suite 103
Michael Marrero
Lions Club
Lion’s Clubs
Lion's Rose Day
NYSE
Julie Breaux
Texas Tech Auditorium
4Th Street
Mathew HO
M.D
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Spirit of Women
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