Early voting centers open across county through today
County Courthouse Annex and branch sites operate 7 AM to 7 PM for early voting today. Locations include MCH Primary Care West, West Lake Hardware, Odessa College Sports Center, and Family Health Center. Call 4324984030 for details. Republican runoff voters total 657 with 114 today. Democratic runoff total 160 with 6 today.
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Gasoline up 6 cents to $2.05 across Texas
AAA Texas reports a statewide average gas price of 2.05 per gallon, up six cents from last week, with Dallas highest at 2.13 and San Antonio lowest at 1.97. Nationwide average climbs to 2.26 as drivers pay 45 cents less than a year ago.
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Texas approves 62.6B water plan to boost reuse and aquifer pumping
Texas Water Development Board unanimously approves a 62.6 billion plan for 5500 strategies to meet projected 73 percent population growth to 51 million by 2070. Conservation favored, treated toilet water supply to rise sevenfold, with direct and indirect reuse projects in Big Spring Wichita Falls and El Paso guiding future water sourcing.
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Law enforcement honors fallen officers memorial service held
A cadre of law enforcement members from the Permian Basin gathered Thursday to remember and honor their fallen colleagues during a somber memorial service. Odessa Police Department Ector County Sheriff's Office and other agencies paid tribute to officers who died on duty last year and in years past at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Local officials spoke of the ultimate sacrifice as hundreds attended including relatives. Police Chief Tim Burton and Sheriff Mark Donaldson highlighted the dangers officers face, noting the service during National Police Officers Week.
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Permian Basin
Odessa
Time capsule unearthed at LBJ Elementary celebrates school history
LBJ Elementary School on Amber Drive unearthed a time capsule buried when the campus opened. Heidi Turner, now a fifth grade teacher and original staffer, watched memorabilia including drawings notes and a cassette recording emerge as about 200 people gathered in the cafeteria. Turner recalled memories and tears of joy while reconnecting with former colleagues and students.
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