West Texas Spotlight by Bill Modisett
A Midland column by Bill Modisett celebrates colorful West Texas places and people, capturing local character and atmosphere as the region shines on a Thursday edition.
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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 2015
Page
2
A Midland column by Bill Modisett celebrates colorful West Texas places and people, capturing local character and atmosphere as the region shines on a Thursday edition.
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Odessa audience is invited to submit notices of honors awards donations milestones retirements and parties to Good News at P O Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 Photos may be included for consideration For more information call 333 7775.
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ECISD Trustees honor Yvonne Espinoza, a 25 year veteran with 23 years on the district police force, as a World Class Leader in Education for September. She serves as elementary rover, mentor to officers and staff, and a champion of student success through strong communication with principals teachers and parents. The award aligns with ECISD’s 2009 mission to foster world ready learners and innovative, resourceful schools.
Edward Villanueva from Dallas Fort Worth nurtured his music early with a drummer father and a first drum set at nine. At fifteen he joined Tejano groups while studying sound and business at South Plains College. Now touring with Josh Abbott Band, he has shared stages with Gary Allan Eric Church Luke Bryan Eli Young Band and Pat Green. The band’s 44 chart single boosted indie country exposure ahead of a 2012 album release.
Jack Black discusses the appeal of the Goosebumps franchise and the real life monsters that inspired the popular book series. He hints at the thrills audiences can expect next Sunday during the family friendly release and promotional appearances.
The 1965 Lobos posted a perfect 10 0 regular season record before falling to Linfield Oregon in the NAIA semi finals. Zana Slaughter and her son John David attended on behalf of head coach David Slaughter and family. Juan Luna of Odessa named Farmers Insurance championship agent for exceptional service. Odessa American marks 75 years with daily historical stories July 20 to Oct 2. Baylor chemistry masters awarded to Thomas Ray Dunnam.
New Mexico outlook shows Hobbs partly cloudy with thunderstorms and highs around 70 list. Ruidoso faces cloudy skies with thunderstorms and highs near 60 and lows near 45. In 1743 Benjamin Franklin began collecting weather reports to chart hurricane paths, becoming a pioneer in meteorology.
The Odessa American provides newsroom contacts for News and Sports and a detailed customer service line. Subscription rates are listed plus ad placement numbers and hours. Administrative contacts include publisher Patrick Canty and editor Laura Dennis with fax and phone lines.
On October 5, 1947, President Truman delivered the first televised White House address on the world food crisis. Notable anniversaries include Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon completing the first nonstop Pacific flight in 1931, Earl Warren becoming US chief justice in 1953, and other events such as the Diary of Anne Frank stage opening in 1955, the Guildford pub bombings in 1974, the Challenger spaceflight in 1984, Mapplethorpe obscenity acquittal in 1990, Seamus Heaney Nobel prize in 1995, and a 1999 Paddington collision deadliest in London.
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