Characteristics of Strong Families and Dinner Time Benefits
Elizabeth Buchanan notes ties and rituals foster closeness and commitment as families share meals. Busy schedules cut dining time, yet meals improve parent child talk, family connection, and reduce home stress. Studies show dinners boost emotional well being and positive behavior, while Carolina at Chapel Hill links religious involvement to stronger family ties in adolescents.
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Journal of Adolescent Health
Carolina At Chapel Hill
Obituary Gary Watson 76 Odessa Texas
Gary Watson 76 died May 6 2016 at his Odessa home after a long illness He was born February 12 1940 in Odessa to Florine and Terrell Watson He married Louise Boling September 2 1961 in Odessa They enjoyed 54 years of marriage and had three sons Dal Nolan and Zane Watson He worked 36 1 2 years with the Texas Highway Department retiring as Public Transportation Coordinator He loved running hiking and teaching Sunday School at First Baptist Church for 48 1 2 years He is survived by his wife sons daughters in law seven grandchildren and three siblings The family asks gifts to the Aphasia Center of West Texas or First Baptist Church Children’s Ministry Services at First Baptist Church Odessa May 9 with Sunset Memorial Gardens burial Visitation May 8 Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home
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Zane Watson
Odessa High School
OHS
Due Healty
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Odessa College
University of Texas At Austin
Louise
Texas Highway Department
Texas Department of Transportation
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Linda Watson
Midland
Nolan
Connie Watson
Lubbock
Zane
Stephanie Watson
Fort Worth
Melanie Watson
Julian
Wes
Will Watson
Luke Watson
McKnleigh Watson
Landry Watson
Jack Watson
Lucy Watson
Fort
Star Hospice
Carol
Terry
Sunset Memorial Gardens
Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home
Aphasia Center
West Texas
Thomason
First Baptist Church Children’s Ministry
N. Lee
Week of STAAR testing and campus events at area schools
May 9 to May 14 activities include STAAR math and reading retests for Blanton, Sam Houston, Burnet and others, with fifth and eighth grade science testing, AP exams, and campus events such as Spirit Day and library visits. Daily schedules show early announcements and closed campuses during testing periods.
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STAAR
Sam Houston
Death Notices Maria Trevizo and Emma Barriga Odessa
Maria Ines Mari Trevizo 57 of Odessa died May 6 2016 in Odessa Mass will be celebrated at 10am Wednesday at St Josephs Catholic Church. Burial at Ector County Cemetery Peaceful Garden arranged by Martinez Funeral Home. Emma Barriga 73 of Odessa died May 7 2016 in Medical Center Hospital services pending with Odessa Funeral Home.
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Mari’ (Rodriguez
Etery
Martinez Funeral Home
Odessa
Emma A. Barriga
Medical Center Hospital
Odessa Funeral Home
MCH calendar of events and wellness programs
MCH lists events including Baby Steps Tour at MCH Women and Infants Center May 25 from 10 am to 2 pm, and Sweet Expectations at the MCM Grand Hotel and PanDome. Also offered are WET skills courses with Red Cross certification, a May 21 Apache 10th annual Victory Run at Scharbauer Sports Complex in Midland, PATH program volunteering, fitness classes, and meal service coordinated by volunteers. Call 640-6000 or 335-6348 for details and registration.
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MCH Women and Infants Center
Mcm Grand Hotel
PanDome
American Red Cross
Midland Apache
Scharbauer
Champions Drive
Midland
Volunteers Needed for Lrisis Lente PATH Program at Shelter
The Lrisis Lente seeks volunteers for its PATH program to help shelter children through art classes fitness hour and a meal Sundays from 330 pm to 630 pm. Artists and fitness instructors are needed with background checks required and no violent offenses. Sign up now. May 19 Flight dates and July academy offered with contact Arieene Pearson and Dr Mark Rubin for details.
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Crisis Center
Arieene Pearson
Mark Rubin
Mrubin
Sulross Edu
Honor Flight Applications Open for Permian Basin
All veterans especially World War II and Korean Era participants are urged to apply for the Permian Basin Honor Flight spring mission. The program seeks eligible veterans to travel to Washington D C to visit memorials and reflect on service with support from volunteers and sponsors. Applications emphasize accessibility and inclusion for seniors and mobility needs.
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Permian Basin
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