Flores Overcomes Odds Amid New Tech Odessa Graduation
One of 61 candidates for New Tech Odessa’s second graduation on June 5, Flores plans UT Permian Basin as backup while pursuing pharmaceutical science or a performing arts path. He overrode middle school bullying through singing, writing songs, and strong friendships, with support from family, teachers, and aspiring nurse friend Haylee Ann Hill.
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Lady Gaga
Katy Perry
Chris Brown
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Bowie Junior High
Haylee’ Ann Hill
Hill
Kylee Millican
Memorial Day events across West Texas honor fallen service members
Veterans from WWI to Korea gatherings fill the day with flag ceremonies at Ector County Cemetery and VFW Post 4141 in Odessa. Speakers include Vietnam veteran Judge John Smith. The West Texas Patriot Guard Ride to Remember draws up to 700 motorcyclists from Permian Basin to Andrews County, culminating at the Texas Fallen Soldiers Memorial Wall with wreaths.
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Ride to Remember honors veterans with ceremony and ride
A Veterans Memorial ceremony opens at 9 a.m. Monday at the Permian Basin Vietnam Memorial on Wright Drive near the airport, followed by a ride at about 9:30 a.m. The Odessa Midland event includes free entry with a suggested $5 lunch donation. Odessans may visit the wall 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
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Shade Tree Sale
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