Grants fund creative classroom projects across districts
The foundation reviewed 72 grant applications this fall, funding 25. Teachers cheered as the Prize Patrol awarded nearly 75 thousand dollars to schools including San Jacinto and Odessa High. Grants support arts education and safety initiatives, requiring teacher initiative to secure funding.
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Perryman
Foundation
Linda Lentz
San Jacinto
Jane Kirby
Denise Vree
Evonne Marruffo
Harbour
Odessa High
Sally Carlton
Carlton
Elizabeth Somers
Cheryl Cunningham
Janice Rabenaldt
OHS
Rangers Teach Girl Scouts Wilderness Rescue Tactics After Accident
Haase’s aid team and rangers coordinated an emergency rescue on a trail. Troop 302 led by Melinda Willett met EMTs on scene and used a litter to evacuate Haase a mile to a lodge, then to an all terrain vehicle to trailhead. She was taken to Midland Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haase
Bryant
Melinda Willett
Willett
Midland Memorial Hospital
Sarah
Alisha Haase
In4Life Christian Hip Hop Concert at Odessa Center
The southern California band In4Life brings a gospel rap show to the Oneighty Youth Center at 8828 Andrews Highway Friday at 7 p.m. The free event kicks off a monthly Friday night series for junior high and high school students, with a non worship format.
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Amy Grant
Michael W. Smith
In4Life
Oneighty Youth Center
Amy
Michael
Jesus
Mom
Dad
Derrick Killam
Odessa
Andrews Highway
Ning
Killam
Hallowed House offers Christian alternative to seasonal haunts
Hallowed House at Fannin Terrace Baptist Church in Midland draws thousands in its fifth year. Volunteers from 25 Permian Basin churches present a walk through drama with scenes on premarital sex drugs and alcohol showing consequences. Admission is 5 with reservations required. Performances run evenings with shifting casts to handle crowds of about 4000 over two weekends.
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Midland
Hallowed House
Vickie Bucy
Bucy
Fannin Terrace Baptist Church
Permian Basin
Trens
E. Texas
Ruth Swimm
Hobbs
Seminole
Uvalde
Colorado
Residents fret as Falcon Lake water stays at record lows
In Zapata, residents recall falcon dam promises amid the driest, longest drought since 1953. The lake runs low, tourism and lodging suffer, bass fishing wanes, and a 1944 water treaty dispute with Mexico leaves Falcon Lake far from capacity while communities seek state action and long term relief.
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Judith Zaffirini
Gilberts
Looma
Mexico
Falcon Lake
Capaci
Campaign Finance Totals For Local Races Mentioned
In the report Telemundo TV paid $438 to La Lay Radio and $300 to producer Steve Johnson. Janis Morgan raised $4,666 and spent $11,347 in district clerk race, opponent Donna Thomas took in $5,997 and spent $7,403. Lange, incumbent JP, reported $2,300 in, $5,881 out, while Gee showed $600 in and $2,354 out.
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Telemundo TV
la Lay Radio
Steve Johnson
Janis Morgan
Donna Thomas
Lange
Gee
Blotter entries list property incidents on Adams Avenue and East 52nd Street
Police log shows property incidents occurring in the 2700 block of Adams Avenue during late January into February and in the 2100 block of East 52nd Street from October 20 to October 22, detailing time frames and locations of the events.
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Adams Avenue
East 52Nd Street
UTPB official pushes for event center funding
Watts argues a UTPB event center should rival Angelo State University’s facility. He notes UTPB lacks funds now to build or expand, and urges increasing enrollment to boost state funding under the allocation formula.
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Angelo State University
UTPB
Eee
Watts
Police News Roundup in Odessa Details Suspect Profile
Odessa police report a suspect in crimes against victims, described as a white male aged 27 to 32, about six feet tall, 200 pounds, with dark hair and eyes and a dark goatee. At the time of the incident, no further specifics are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
TxDOT Launches Roads Survey For Future Traffic Planning
TxDOT begins a roads survey using handheld computers to collect data on traffic from drivers. The project aims to develop computer models to forecast future traffic demands and improve planning.
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Txdot
Odessa forum set on transit plan as opponents invited
Matt Squyers director of public works says Odessa plans a 10 route transit system to link the city with nearby areas. A public forum for supporters and opponents is scheduled 4 to 6 p.m. November 6 in City Council Chambers City Hall 411 W Eighth St. Call 335-3244 for details.
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Odessa
Matt Squyers
City Hall
Eighth St
Department of Public Works
Fragmented Record of Campaign Contributions and Expenditures
A garbled OCR list details numerous campaign contributions from individuals and groups, listing amounts from $8 to $1,300.57 and expenditures including advertising, printing, and supplies. Totals repeatedly appear: contributions totaling $5,488.40, then $11,253.90, and expenditures near $1,977.18 with loans and multiple vendor items across Midland and Odessa areas.
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Todd
Lee Hadden
Keony
Anita Kornegay
Onais Mote
Thomas E Rodman
Barnes
Bobby” Giang
Richard P. McKeel
Jason Leach
Gove Asnen
Sue Sete
Ard Nix
Abilene
Mary Sue
Howard Eer Dee
Jospeae County
Republican Men's Clubr
Trepac
Texas Association of Realtors
Austin
Ant Tame
OSS
Sime
Sotens Ryman
Pat
Ron Crain
Josh Parr
Jase
Hunt Advertising
Home Depot
Pomian Tome Ok A Wal
Tomareca Ees
Oy Dams
Pace
Lanch
Alien
Diem Milter
Edwards
Thomas Horsch
Daves
Midland
Aenne & Howe
Jimmie Dunn
Crakey
Gardendale
Thomas So
Permian
Barre
Jim Jordan
Aotice
Port Terry
Sanohanes
Tee Sensome
James Goates
Gene Kirby
Bill
Janette Lisenbe
Steve Ballew
A & Midland
Ann Jance Tae
Odessa American
United Pouta’ Service
Yaad Paneer
Gena
Asea
Cashway Bee
Tame Ector County
Civcl
KGEE
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Carlos Rubinstein
U.S
Zapata County
Rio Grande Valley
Ciro Rodriguez
OPD
Votes Unlimited
Liberty
N.Y
Home
Barnes Sign Co
Lamar Advertising Mixtiang
Juan Garcia
Ae Ee Hee Midland
Sign Co
Oa Ae Midian
McCreefees
Manuals
Odessa Amercan
Wal Mart
Lateretin
Semetein Des Alexander
Tiner Govely Gomennute Tien
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