Graduation festivities attract grads from Page 1A
Students and organizers discuss a joint post graduation celebration with plans for prizes from gift cards to Rosa's and tech gear. Shelton and Adkins share anticipation for the event as they prepare for Texas A&M and future teaching careers. Projections at Permian and OHS Project Graduation aim for about 25,000 dollars each, funded by parental support and chamber letters.
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Odessa High seniors plan Project Graduation bash and fund drive
Odessa High School organizers say a food committee will feed about 500 people with burritos and snacks while fundraising for Project Graduation continues. The event aims to host around 700 students with prizes like TVs and microwaves, and includes casino night, games, and sports. Volunteers note the economy trimmed the budget and donations come mainly late, with seniors like Taylor Neal and Fernando Duran excited yet anxious about life after graduation.
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Abbott and Cruz vie for Texas influence at the Cleveland convention
Abbott heads to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland with Texas delegates and committee positions aimed at shaping the party platform. Cruz backers push for conservative social values including bathroom policy, while Abbott urges unity to defeat Hillary Clinton and says he will vote for the Republican nominee.
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Paxton Defiant In Fraud Case Back In Court
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton fends off questions as a fraud case returns to court. He faced investors tied to Servergy Inc where funds were steered toward a high tech startup. Paxton’s remarks at the state Republican convention precede Ted Cruz’s headlining speech.
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