Moving to Odessa sparked new life and confidence
Lisa Haiss recalls a past shy nerd phase in Opis school and braces, then moving to college and Gulfport Mardi Gras, realizing moving to Odessa was the best decision. She credits new roommates and friends with rebuilding self confidence and starting over, ending with a note about her column appearing Wednesday.
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Odessa Hosts Texas Family Advocacy Conference bringing 600 delegates
More than 600 delegates from 12 state districts will converge on Odessa Sept 12 to 14 for the Texas Association for Family and Community Education conference at the Holiday Inn. Officials expect about 525000 in city impact with meals, shopping, gas, and tours. County Judge Jerry Caddel and Chamber leaders will open the event.
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Carolyn Cook
Tafce District 6
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Rick Canterbury
Jerry Caddel
Chamber
Jim Butler
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Wildfires trigger evacuations near Houston area
In southeast Texas a 300 acre wildfire near New Caney forced about 100 residents from their homes to seek shelter at a middle school. David Whitehead stayed to help his property with a garden hose. authorities reported 61 fires burning across 8,000 acres as hot, dry conditions continued to fuel spread. Kerrville area nearby also faced a blaze that kept 250 evacuees away from 300 homes and businesses as barbecues sparked flare ups. the fire neared Kerrville city limits before containment.
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Democratic HQ floor collapse injures party members in Laredo
A Labor Day ribbon cutting at Webb County Democratic headquarters in a donated 80 year old house ended with a 16 foot porch section giving way. About 400 onlookers and 10 officials suffered sprains, bruises and cuts as several judges and candidates were injured or hospitalized briefly. The house will be repaired and inspected before further rallies.
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Antonio Cosme
OC Art Space opens student exhibit area at Odessa College
Odessa College introduces the Student Art Space in Room 111 Senate Hall as a centralized venue for student artwork. Assistant professor Barry Phillips the Younger notes the gallery replaces a campus library site and aims to boost student engagement by keeping art viewing within the art instruction hub. Pieces by Jerry Roach and Jose Ramos join works by alumni through Sept. 14.
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