Proof of a soul found in a family grief
Gene Powell recalls a daughter's question about the soul amid a family funeral in Sunset Memorial Gardens. He honors Amber Jones and her late husband Royce, Rosie and Bobby Jones, and their long connection from Thanksgiving meals to Mission Dorado Baptist Church, asserting belief in the soul and the enduring impact of loved ones.
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Rachel Savannah Jones
Amber Jones
Royce
Amber
Rachel
Sunset Memorial Gardens
Rosa Ellen Jones
Mrs. Jones
Bobby
Mr. Jones
San Angelo
Siuce
Edwina
Edwin
R.J
Powell
Sharon Denning
New Mission Dorado Baptist Church
Rosie Jones
Ray
Jones
Admitted killer testifies in his defense in Odessa
Joe Ramon Sr testifies at 161st District Court with about 15 Odessa police officers present describing his life leading to killing his wife Estela Jan 18. He says he wants the truth to be known and outlines moves, work pressures, and family tensions that followed years of strain.
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Odessa
Vic Sikes
Joe Ramon Sr
Traviand
Ramon
161St District Court
Eam Canon
Estela
Sul Ross State University
Npr
Texas
Permian
Technology grants boost ECISD class tech access
ECISD received grants enabling expanded technology use in classrooms. The district now has broader device access for students, aiming to raise digital literacy without imposing heavy costs.
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To Infrastructure
ECISD
Ector Theater to Host Community Concert
The United Methodist churches sponsor a 6 30 p m community concert at the Ector Theater 500 N Texas Ave The Rev Kevin Bushart pastor says the high energy band uses talents for ministry and aims to appeal beyond a narrow audience Bushart recalls hearing them two years ago at a youth event in Sacramento NM and notes a planned trip to Abilene See RHYTHM on Page 38
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Ector Theater
Texas Ave
The
United Methodist Churches of
Kevin Bushart
St. Luke's United Methodist Church
Bushart
Church
United Methodist
Sacramento
N.M
Abilene
West Texas Winds to play season debut
West Texas Winds prepare for their season debut with coach Naomi Watts guiding the squad. Details point to coverage on page 28 under the debut play and lineup notes.
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West Texas Winds
Episcopal Diocese Convention Opens With Worship in Odessa
The Northwest Texas diocese gathers for a weekend convention at St John’s Odessa with an evensong Friday at 7 pm and exhibits at the Holiday Inn from 6 pm. Vendors include books, wooden objects, silver crosses, jewelry, cards, and prayer beads by Sister Brigit Carol. A Sunday 10:30 am service is planned.
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St. John's Episcopal Church
Odessa
Northwest
Texas
Eric H.F Law
Deaderick
St. John's Episcopal
Episcopal
Holiday Inn
Sondra Hubble
St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church
Hubble
Brigit Carol
Coleman
Wallis Ohl
The
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