Longtime West Texas lawman Brookshire dies at 79
O. A. Bob Brookshire, who served as Ector County Sheriff for 16 years and spent 45 years in law enforcement, died Saturday at Hospice House. Ector County and Odessa mourned a trusted figure praised as a people person and noted for broad support and a long public career.
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Bob” Brookshire
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Ratliff Ranch to Close for Major Renovations in Odessa
Odessa officials seek city council approval to close Ratliff Ranch Golf Links from Nov 1 to Aug 2007 for major upgrades after purchasing the course. Steve Patton, director of parks and recreation, says the project will yield a quality municipal course rivaling others in the state and area.
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Colligan Golf Design
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al Otto
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Odessa American names Laura Dennis new editor
Laura Dennis a 20 year Odessa American newsroom veteran becomes editor succeeding retired John Kerr. OA Publisher Patrick Canty praises her as seasoned journalist and newsroom manager with deep local roots and commitment to better serving readers and expanding access. See EDITOR Page 8A.
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Odessa teens seek summer work before school ends
Odessa students brace for summer as Ector County ISD ends nine months of school. High school sophomores Amber Villa and Callye O'Reilly search for jobs to fund cars, clothes, college, or family needs, eyeing spots at local eateries and service venues.
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Odessa High
Big Daddy's Grill & Bar
Meet the Coaches at Permian Booster Final West Texas Jazz Party
Permian football booster event ends today featuring a final program and the West Texas Jazz Party. Notable coaches and supporters gathered for the fundraiser and community celebration.
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West Texas
Oilfield Boom Lifts Profit and Pace for Service Firms
The oilfield expansion boosts demand for service industry businesses, creating higher profits and a hectic work pace. Industry players report rapid growth, tighter schedules, and expanding client rosters as drilling activity rises across regions.
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