Odessa donor adds 250000 to Wagner Noel Center drive
Odessa businessman John Bushman donated 250000 to the Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center Founders Campaign at UTPB. KOSA-TV anchor Tatum Hubbard presented the check to UTPB President David Watts as community leaders push for at least 50000 from long-time supporters. Billingsley notes opportunities remain to name portions of the facility as donations continue before the June 30 deadline.
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Day of Prayer Luncheon Held After Virginia Tech Tragedy
Odessa hosts a National Day of Prayer luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Odessa Country Club. Mayor Larry Melton organized the event with Rev. Neal Jeffrey of Prestonwood Baptist Church as keynote and First Baptist Church praise team providing music.
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Ward County jury awards oilfield worker 6.5 million
George Coley, injured December 31, 2003 when an 800 pound casing pipe crushed his left elbow, wins 1.58 million in compensatory damages and 4.92 billion in punitive damages against Big Dog Drilling. Attorneys say supervisor never read safety manual and operation restarted before tending to Coley. Coley plans to donate some punitive funds to charity. Big Dog plans to appeal.
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Odessa to Build Major I 20 Overpass Connecting JBS Parkway
A two year effort by the Texas Department of Transportation and Odessa city officials will add a $24.6 million overpass at the seventh exit, connecting JBS Parkway to Interstate 20. Construction is set to begin next week, rebranding eastbound arrivals with Odessa Next Exits signage.
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Texas Senate Passes Limited Journalist Shield Law
The Texas Senate approved a shield law 27 to 4 despite strong prosecutor opposition. Supporters say it protects reporters from compelled disclosures, while critics warn prosecutors may seek alternative sources. The measure aims to preserve journalistic confidentiality and limit forced testimony in court proceedings.
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