We Are Not Envious of Other Places on the Fence
Ken Brodnax laments regional stereotypes about the Permian Basin and argues locals overestimate flaws elsewhere. He highlights local scenery, occasional bizarre news from Austin, and stubborn impressions of violence, urging readers to value the area’s quieter strengths.
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Texas
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Lamesa
Austin
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Hippie Hollow
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Students honored for excellence at ECISD awards
The ECISD recognized 37 Odessa High Permian High and Career Center students for academic and vocational excellence at Holiday Inn Centre. Larry Edwards emceed while Roy Benavides and board members attended.Each student received a personal video and noted teachers and sponsors supported the event that began in 1990.
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Ector County Independent School District
Odessa High
Permian High
Career Center
Larry Edwards
Holiday Inn Centre
Christopher Castonguay
OHS
Noel
Susan Castonguay
Chris Castonguay
David Smelser
Permian
Stephanie Berg
Parks Methodist Retirement Village
Roy Benavides
Tomas Berdoza
Cathy Cree
Berdoza
MCH recovers missing thirty thousand dollar colposcope
MCH employees recovered a missing thirty thousand dollar colposcope found in an exam room at the hospital on West Fourth Street after a weeklong search. Police say the investigation is closed, and the unit will be donated to an outlying facility starting a forensic program.
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Portrait and Verse Artist Sally Bolton Creates Bible Text Panels
Sally Bolton, known for Western-figure portraits, paints Bible verses on walls and canvases. She recently completed three canvas panels for the Magical Kingdom pediatric unit at Hospice House in Odessa and decorated rooms in Temple Baptist Church nursery where she works part time. Her art blends faces and words inspired by scripture.
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Sally Bolton
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Odessa
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