Train tour educates Odessa students on railroad safety
Young students from Blackshear Elementary rode a Union Pacific train from the Odessa depot to Monahans learning safety rules at rail crossings. Union Pacific official Steve Martchenko explained how trains operate and the rail system’s role in commerce while children observed the car interiors, whistle signals, and track mechanics. The trip contrasted with the return by school buses as officials eye potential Amtrak service through Midland Odessa to boost local economy.
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AIM High
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Odessa Housing Consortium Gives Away New House
The Odessa Housing Consortium hosted a house giveaway drawing with local and state officials present. Winners must meet income and residency qualifications, be first-time homeowners, and live on the property after ownership. if disqualified, another drawing will be held.
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Odessa
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Escape charge for Borders after jail break in Ector County
Borders fled from a jail area on Clifford and Mable streets. Sheriff Carl Watters spotted her near a pool hall after radio traffic, leading to a 10 minute foot chase ending on East May Street. She was already charged on a grand jury indictment for possession of morphine and an unrelated unauthorized vehicle use, with bond set at 25,750. She now faces escape, a third degree felony, with potential 2 to 10 years and up to 10,000 dollars fine if convicted.
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Borders
Young Broadcasters Eye School News Telecast
Andrews explains the project blends Gale Pond Alamo focus with broader school topics. Elementary anchors present brief news spots on uniforms cafeteria issues and sixth graders’ worries about junior high. The kids also produce weather reports and voice overs of Cowboys and Jackalopes highlights for KOCV telecasts at 5 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday.
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Theft at Big Country hits $3,700 from safe
A safe at 1409 E. Seventh St. was burglarized with $3,700 taken between 4 p.m. Oct. 17 and 2 a.m. Oct. 30, according to local police reports filed with the sheriff.
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