Uniforms at Nimitz Junior High Proposal Splits Parents
Odessa American reports Nimitz Junior High parents vote on a proposal for standard attire next year limiting clothing to khaki or navy pants skirts shorts and white navy or gold polo or oxford shirts with tucked in shirts. Assistant principal Beth Littlejohn frames it as a way to improve the learning environment and reduce referrals while critics argue it strips personal expression and may force transfers for religious objections.
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Purse snatchings in Odessa linked, police seek suspect
Odessa police say three purse snatchings between April 29 and May 4 appear connected. Victims, all women in their 60s and 70s, were robbed in parking lots in daylight. A white male, 18 to 23, about 6 feet tall, brown hair, 170 pounds, fled in a blue car. Police urge tips to 333 3641 or Crime Stoppers 333 TIPS. Citizens advised to stay aware, walk with others, and seek help from staff to reach vehicles.
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Top graduates named at Odessa and Permian high schools
Odessa High School and Permian High School announced their top seniors for the year. Lillian Chau is Permian valedictorian and Johnny Tran is OHS valedictorian with Christina Leavitt and Ryan Ferguson named salutatorians. Chau and Tran are active in academics and extracurriculars and plan to attend Texas universities on state scholarships.
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Alpine's longtime mayor dies after a life of civic work
Bill Sohl, 77, a former Alpine mayor and aeronautical engineer, died of cancer. He helped run water and sewer projects, expanded roads and parks, and donated land for a middle school. Known as Grumpy for nickname yet praised for big heart and forward thinking. Services at First Presbyterian Church in Alpine at 3 p.m.
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