Bethany Lewallen’s Sweet 16 charity birthday to aid Make-A-Wish
Bethany Lewallen, diagnosed with MELAS, will celebrate her Sweet 16 with a fundraiser titled Bethany's Sweet 16 Wishes for Wishes to support Make-A-Wish. The Lewallens invite donations of items for wish bags and backpacks, and funds to grant wishes for West Texas children. Bethany, who communicates by eyes and sound, remains community-focused and donor-driven despite prognosis.
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Clinton and Sanders Clash Over Middle Class and Foreign Policy
The debate featured Clinton arguing against backing away from the system that built the middle class while Sanders pressed for stronger action on foreign policy. Clinton dismissed Sanders as untested on gun control, and Sanders criticized the Iraq war as a major policy error while opposing future American combat troop deployments.
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Shooting death under investigation in West Odessa
A 33 year old man, Jimmy Edward Porras, was shot to death near an RV park on Al turas Avenue around 1 25 a m Tuesday. Deputies found him dead at the scene after a woman directed them to the body. No arrests have been made and the body was sent to Tarrant County for autopsy. Porras was a former Marine who served in Iraq and recently separated from his wife Vanessa Porras, who spoke emotionally about him. The investigation continues with neighbors reporting a loud argument prior to the gunshot.
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Odessa
Tarrant County
Kindness acts replace cupcakes at credit union event
The credit union marks International Credit Union Day with acts of kindness instead of in branch freebies. Officials say the cooperative spirit motivates employees and benefits communities, with more than 57 acts anticipated and many proposed by staff.
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Wyman
Random acts of kindness light up Odessa as volunteers buy treats
Wyman notes the difficulty of crossing people off the donors list while union officials say the acts are a massive undertaking. Odessa loan officer Elvira Maida plans to join again, likely returning to a donut shop to buy treats for patrons. Maida recalls thank you cards and says the acts make her feel wonderful and surprised recipients.
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Odessa
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Maida
Chicago
Hispanic Heritage Excellence Awards set for Oct 16 in Odessa
The Hispanic Heritage of Odessa invites reservations for the Hispanic Heritage Excellence Awards banquet to honor volunteers and businesses. Vickie Gomez Scholarship at UTPB nursing program and Richard Abalos Scholarship at DC will be presented. Oct 16 6 30 PM to 12 30 AM Premiere Ballroom Odessa. Eddie Austin to perform. call 432 664 4044.
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UTPB
Richard Abalos
W. University Blvd
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Sonia Ramirez
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