Market Street job fair moved to Oct 16–17 at Saint Barnabas
Quick hits: the Market Street job fair times moved to 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 16 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 17 at Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church, 4141 Tanglewood Lane. The Albertsons Market store is converting to Market Street and seeks 200 workers to support expanded food service bakery and in store dining space plus Starbucks and Living Well. Walk-ins welcome. apply online at marketstreetunited.com/careers. United.com on the net.
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Odessa Farmers Market Vol. Last Event Saturday Morning at Medical Center
The final Odessa Farmers Market of the season runs 9 am to noon Saturday at Medical Center Hospital corner Second Street and Golder Avenue Odessa. More than 50 vendors offer produce eggs honey jelly breads beef dog treats and more as a community health and local economy effort. The market promotes healthy eating and supports local farmers with fall harvest activities including face painting a puppy parade pumpkin decorating live music free health screenings and cooking demos. A collaboration between Medical Center Health System and West Texas Food Bank serves regional needs to feed the hungry.
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Medical Center Hospital
Corri Rohner
Second Street
Golder Avenue
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Texans weigh bid for House speakership after McCarthy exit
Two Texas lawmakers Mike Conaway and Bill Flores are weighing bids for the House speakership after Kevin McCarthy withdrew. Both lawmakers stayed active in the House crowd and stressed party unity as Texas GOP aides privately confirmed the potential bid. Flores said he was hearing encouragement to run while Conaway avoided comment.
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Basin BBQ Blowout Opens Under Rainy Skies
Grilling competition heats up downtown as rain falls during the Basin BBQ Blowout. Competitors including Jim Breaux of Pemco Equipment and Gus Ortega start at 5 a.m. using oak wood and umbrellas to steady smokers through the wet conditions. The pair work on chicken, wings, brisket and ribs amid wet weather challenges.
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Winners ribs on the grill at Barn Door and Odessa event
The barbecue results list First Place at The Barn Door with brisket and Second/Third places for Prosperity ak Ba Musket Ball Group, plus an “OTHER” division led by Odessa Country Club followed by Odessa Pumps under large umbrellas.
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Odessa Country Club
BHP Billiton
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West Elementary dedication honors Rep. Buddy West
Friends and officials gathered at West Elementary School, named for late Rep. George E. Buddy West, to celebrate its opening funded by the district bond. West’s widow Shirley attended with family as dignitaries spoke and music played at the Ector County ISD campus dedication in Odessa.
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Buddy” West
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