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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 2010

Page

4

Harp Student Dazzles Class With Self Composed Pieces

Rasura lifts an adult-size harp in a classroom and plays his own songs while tapping to the beat. ECISD harp teacher Megan Metheney emphasizes showing students real musicians who can make a living from their art.

Rasura Megan Metheney

Eritrean man pleads guilty in global smuggling ring

Samuel Abrahamey Fessahazion, 23, of Eritrea, admitted in a Houston court to conspiracy and inducing illegal immigration for pay. He helped move up to 24 Africans and others from Dubai and South Africa through Brazil and Latin America into the United States, dropping 11 counts as part of a plea deal.

Houston Africa U.S South Central America Mexico Samuel Abrahamey Fessahazion Eritrea Fessahazion United States Lanny A. Breuer Peter Bray East Africa South Africa Dubai United Arab Emirates Brazil Midland Monahans Travis Adam Whiddon Whiddon

Midland fire chief retires after 25 years of service

Midland Fire Department seeks a new chief as Fire Chief Russ Conley retires after a 25 year career at the department. His retirement reception runs today from 2 to 4 pm at Central Fire Station 1500 W Wall St. Conley began with the department in 1984 and became the sixth paid chief in March 2006. Fire Marshal Jeff Meiner will serve as interim chief.

Midland Midland Fire Department Russ Conley Central Fire Station Wall St Conley Jeff Meiner

Odessa Links honors partners at annual luncheon

Odessa Links recognized community members at a luncheon for work with partner organizations and volunteers. Police Lt. Art Fuentes, Zeke Perales, Joe McBride, Dorothy Reyes and others received honors for service to Odessa Links and nearly 300 partner groups.

Odessa Links Links Andrea Quiroz Quiroz Art Fuentes SWAT Odessa Fuentes Erika Chavez The Homeless Coalition Zeke Perales City of Odessa Doug Herget Merita Sandoval Joe McBride Scott Anderson Dorothy Reyes Zeke Chavez Relay For Life Lisa Cline Odessa Police Department Odessa College

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