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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 2013

Page

7

Weekly School Notebook Highlights May 20 24

A dense list of events across multiple districts with daily announcements field days performances concerts exist for Blackshear Burleson Gonzales Milam Reagan Zavala Crockett Ector Nimitz Odessa Christian Academy and OASCHOOLS. Activities include field days book fairs concerts choir and orchestra performances PTA programs GT classes Spirit Days and special observances.

Obituary: Tommy Wayne Allred of Odessa Dies at 59

Tommy Wayne Allred, 59, of Odessa, died Friday May 17, 2013, at Hospice House of Odessa. Services set for 3 p.m. Tuesday at Acres West Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating. He was born in Phoenix and worked as a roofer. Survivors include daughter Amber Allred of Odessa, son Tommy Allred of Odessa, brother Norman Westmoreland of Mineral Wells, sister Brigida Nordstrom of Farmington New Mexico, and twelve grandchildren.

Odessa Tommy Wayne Allred Hospice House of Acres West Funeral Chapel Jimmy Braswell Phoenix Amber Allred Tommy Allred Norman Westmoreland Mineral Wells Brigida Nordstrom Farmington N.M

Time for Yourself and Caring for Self

Sally Flores reflects on learning self care, homesickness, and family dynamics shaped by a nomadic upbringing. She discusses attachment style, balance between work and caregiving, and reaching for healthier habits while pursuing a counseling career.

Texas bill would overhaul water board and fund

The proposed bill would replace the Texas Water Development Board and its administrator, cut board members in half, and push a new 2 billion low interest loan fund for infrastructure. Gov. Perry and lawmakers pressed to finalize the measure as the 140 day session nears end. Speaker Joe Straus supports the revised plan to fund the state water plan and meet growing needs amid budget talks.

Austin Texas Water Development Board Rick Perry Texas House Senate Perry Associated Press Water Board State Water Board Melanie Callahan Billy Bradford Merry Klonower House Joe Straus Straus Erin Daly

Solar panel dispute in Flower Mound ends in settlement

A Texas suburb case between Jay Squyres and the Wellington of Flower Mound Residential Association over solar panels exposed flaws in a 2011 energy law. The suit centered on panel counts and residential appearance, with lawmakers weighing changes that would require majority resident approval for renewable projects. The parties settled with Squyres keeping 134 panels and agreeing not to install more. the dispute highlighted vague HOA rules allowing a single objecting resident to block renewable energy use.

Flower Mound Dallas Jay Squires Wellington Dallas Morning News Squyres Kaiba White Public Citizen White

Death notices for Ress Biggerstaff and Dorrina Reese

Ress Biggerstaff 96 of Mansfield died May 17 2013. Funeral is at Hubbard Kelly Chapel with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Survived by son Larry, six grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and more. Dorrina Ruth Reese 42 of Spicewood died May 16 2013. Services at Sunset Heights Baptist Church with burial to follow. Survived by mother Barbara Reese, father Vic Reese, son Zachery Fletcher, daughter Courtney Fletcher and brother Kirk Reese.

Mansfield Atha Auressa “Ress Dorrina Ruth Reese Spicewood Sunset Heights Baptist Church Jess Little Acres West Funeral Chapel Andrews Barbara Reese Odessa Vic and Mary Lou Reese Gardendale Nelda Norman del Rio Zach

Myrtle Louise Davenport Dies in Andrews at 79

Myrtle Louise Davenport, 79, of Andrews, died Saturday, May 18, 2013. Services are pending with McNett Funeral Home in Andrews.

Andrews Myrtle Louise Davenport Andrews McNett Funeral Home

Carol Lynette Brinlee obituary in Andrews Texas

Carol Lynette Brinlee 51 of Andrews died May 17 2013 in Andrews TX Funeral services May 21 2013 at 1 00am at McNett Funeral Home Chapel Andrews with Benny Henderson officiating interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens Odessa TX Pallbearers Steve Southern Benny Henderson Curtis Richardson EJ Grillo Alex Sanchez and Mark Neujar Honorary pallbearers Jeremy Lunceford and Pete Lashbrook She was born November 2 1961 in Odessa TX raised there married Billy Bob Brinlee on December 6 2001 She worked in safety sales in oil field for 15 years prior to her death Survived by husband Billy Bob Brinlee mother Mary Briones of Brady daughter Ashlie Ramos Midland son Pete Lashbrook Andrews stepsons Laurie Brinlee Elk City OK Rachel Penny Elk City OK siblings Debra Henderson Odessa Joel Curtis Brady Bobby Briones San Angelo and others The family thanks Dr Gibbons MD Anderson Kyle and Sonia of Hospice and all who offered support.

Andrews Carol Lynette Brinlee Heaven McNett Funeral Home Chapel Benny Henderson Sunset Memorial Gardens Odessa Steve Southern Curtis Richardson EJ. Grillo Alex Sanchez Mark Neujar Delbert Houston Ramsey Linda Ruth Ramsey Billy Bob Brinlee Andrews, TX Mary Briones Brady, TX Jeremy Lunceford Dallas, TX Ashlie Ramos Midland Jessica Lashbrook Pete Lashbrook Laurie Brinlee Rachel Penny Elk City Debra Henderson Joel Curtis Bobby Briones San Angelo Dr. Gibbons MD Anderson Kyle Sonia Hospice

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