Hispanic voter turnout costs Abalos seat in District 2
Abalos, a 16 year school board member, was defeated by newcomer Renda 233 to 136 in District 2 a heavily Hispanic district. Turnout overall was only 10 percent, with many Hispanics cited as not voting. Abalos urged Hispanics to educate themselves on issues and elect candidates who listen.
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Sharon Wilson
Ector County
Hispanic Leadership Institute
George W. Bush
U.S. Census Bureau
U.S
League of Women Voters
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Saint aids in house sales become local legend
In a tale of faith and real estate, residents from Otero to Barnett share how St. Joseph statuettes and kits helped move properties. From Puerto Rico to Florida suburbs, homeowners recount prayers, hidden statues, and a joking belief that saints speed closings amid empty lots and quick sales.
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Lezama
Huetta Barnett
St. Joseph
Kay Avenue
Barnett
Galindo
Education Foundation Eyes Doobie Brothers Benefit Concert
The Education Foundation plans a Doobie Brothers charity concert to raise at least $50,000, building on prior appearances by Willie Nelson and Wynonna Judd. Boles praised the band and the show, noting the effort invested in planning the event.
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Boles
Education Foundation
Willie Nelson
Wynonna Judd
Odessa Education Foundation grants $160,000 for students
The Odessa Education Foundation announces a $160,000 contribution to support students of all ages in Odessa. The grant aims to fund programs, scholarships, and resources to expand learning opportunities across local schools and community centers.
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Odessa
Ex-Dynegy executive Jamie Olis denied appeal bond
A former Dynegy Inc. finance executive, Jamie Olis, had his request for an appeal bond denied by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The court ruled he had not shown the appeal would likely reduce his sentence after his 2001 fraud scheme conviction for disguising a loan as cash flow.
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