Community leaders discuss Hispanic outreach and leadership growth
Breakfast attendees ask community boards to seek higher office to amplify voices. Speakers include Rachel Stone of Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce praising youth service and education advocates like UTPB professor Yolanda Salgado noting Hispanic underrepresentation in higher education. Danita Maldonado of BLAZE stresses broader Hispanic participation in Odessa groups and business outreach.
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Rachel Stone
Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Stone
UTPB
Yolanda Salgado
Salgado
Danita Maldonado
BLAZE
Odessa College
Odessa
Maldonado
Fiesta West Texas opening ceremonies schedule at Ector Coliseum
Schedule for May 2 5 p.m. opening ceremonies at Ector County Coliseum with contact Andrea Quiroz. May 3 parade on Grant and Clements streets ending at McKinney Park with float fees $5 to $20 and awards after. Also May 3 1 p.m. fundraiser round robin at McKinney Park. May 4 noon Low Rider Car Show at McKinney Park.
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Fiesta West Texas
Ector County Coliseum
N. Andrews Highway
Andrea Quiroz
Grant Avenue
Clements Street
Crane Avenue
McKinney Park
W. Pool Road
Call Luz Costa
Southside Baseball League
Call Juliet Carrera
Cavalgata Trail Ride and Charreada at 2741 Berry St
At 1 p.m. 2741 Berry St hosts a Cavalgata Trail Ride and Charreada with calf roping rope tricks mutton busting music mariachi and folklorico. Tickets 10 dollars for adults 5 for students call Nick Hernandez 337 2189 for details. May 5 and related events include LULAC Hispanic Heritage Fiesta Luncheon at La Margarita 1301 S Grant Ave with city notices and awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Hernandez
Berry St
Jesse Porras
la Margarita
S. Grant Ave
Odessa
OHS Mariachi
Viva Mexico Folklorico
Cristina Duran
Fort Worth veterinarian accused of keeping animals for transfusions
Texas officials suspended Dr. Lucien Tierce’s license after he admitted plans to euthanize pets but kept five animals alive in cages at Camp Bowie Animal Clinic for months. A former client reported a dog was kept for transfusions while organs in jars and drug litter bordered the clinic. Tierce, jailed on animal cruelty charges, was released on $10,000 bond as investigations continue.
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EL Paso
Texas
Fort Worth
Lucien Tierce
Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Camp Bowie
Tierce
Nicole Oria
Mother's Day shopping expo benefits Ector County Angels
Odessa hosts a Mother's Day shopping expo to aid the Ector County Angels group. The event runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 10 at the Moose Lodge on N. Dixie Boulevard. More than 25 vendors from Scentsy to Tupperware to Younique and Mary Kay will attend. Door prizes will be awarded through registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ector County Angels
Odessa
Moose Lodge
N. Dixie Blvd
Scentsy
Younique
Mary Kay
Office Gridlock in Ector County Medical Examiner Role
Bland and officials clash over how the medical examiner's office should operate in Ector County. Committee findings push for mandatory autopsies with the district attorney, while resignations and structural issues threaten stability as Redford and Acreman seek a workable plan and deputy positions. Budget talks follow with a May 23 initial request deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Bland
Carroll Carpenter
Redford
Ector County
Acreman
Simmons
Odessa prayer event highlights government and faith
Lino emphasizes shared values between overseas visitors and Texans during Odessa National Day of Prayer luncheon held by Mayor David Turner. Speakers include Pastor Byron McWilliams and Greg Morris, who adds humor as they reflect on coexistence of government and religion and the role of the Ten Commandments.
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Lino
America
Congress
Odessa
David Turner
Moses
Mount Sinai
Byron McWilliams
First Baptist Church
Greg Morris
Shepherd Bay Ministries
Morris
Turner
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