Safe zones and events in Odessa area and NTO updates
This week’s safe zones cover East Loop 338 blocks 2700 to 4200, West Eighth Street blocks 1000 to 2200, and North Grandview Avenue blocks 2700 to 4200 with police patrolling school zones and enforcing crosswalk and school bus laws. A Lightning film at Sibley Nature Center noon today features NWS reps. Bug Camp signups run for June to August. New Tech Odessa hosts an eight day project tail end with Friday project shows, NTO Art Show Thursday at 5 pm, and Walk for Waggoner Friday. details at sibleynature center and ectorcountyisd.org.
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Perry calls special session in Texas after adjournment
Gov. Rick Perry called a special session as the Texas Legislature adjourned their 140th day. The 30 day session will tackle redistricting maps and other conservative priorities, with Lt. Gov. Dewhurst urging abortion limits gun bills and school choice. Sen. Kirk Watson urged waiting for court rulings, while Perry hints at a broader agenda and possible 2016 plans.
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Basin remembers those lost in war Memorial Day events
The 14th Annual Ride to Remember began at 9 a.m. with riders lining up at the Vietnam War Memorial in Midland before a ceremony honoring fallen soldiers. Organizer Wild Bill McNeil has led the event since 1999, drawing more than 500 cyclists, veterans, and families for a tribute that includes flags, anthem, a prayer, and a wreath. Air Force Veteran Ray Hart, riding for four years, says the ride from Midland to Odessa and Andrews is a powerful display of respect as planes fly over from the Commemorative Air Force Museum.
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Obama leads Memorial Day honors at Arlington and Atlanta park
President Barack Obama laid a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery and spoke of ongoing war as Americans gathered at memorials to honor fallen service members. In Atlanta, veterans from World War II to Iraq dedicated a new veterans park, with Lt. Col. Rick Lester describing the event as a reminder of freedom.
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