Early morning Odessa crash injures three including infant
Three people were transported to Medical Center Hospital after a one vehicle crash at the intersection of South Grant Avenue and West Ada Street in Odessa around 4 a.m. An 18 month old child was later moved to a Lubbock hospital. No names or citations released. The cause is under investigation.
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Friday Night Lights 25th Anniversary Panel in Midland
Buzz Bissinger and Peter Berg join former Permian star Roy Williams and 1988 Panther Lloyd Hill for a Sept. 15 panel at Yucca Theatre Midland. Proceeds go to Midland County Public Library Foundation with tickets at 125 dollars including a signed edition and concessions. Reserve via MCPLF at 432-688-4345.
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Hungary eases border checks allowing normal train travel for migrants
Hungary allowed asylum seekers to use standard train services to move toward Western Europe, relaxing visa checks after thousands gathered at Budapest station and on a highway. Germany and Austria, under pressure, agreed to take the busloads as an exceptional measure, but warned Hungary must manage the flow.
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Immigrant flow tests EU and US asylum policy
The United States and European Union seek a joint approach to immigration while Austria faces ongoing migrant influx. On Sunday thousands rode cross border trains to Austria, bypassing border walks and showing migrants carrying recent Budapest tickets. See MIGRANTS Page 6A.
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West Odessa Volunteer Fire Seeks Equipment Maintenance
A West Odessa volunteer fire group posts an equipment maintenance update via Facebook, sharing a link and inviting community support. The notice highlights upcoming maintenance needs and the help sought to keep fire response gear in service.
Fire chiefs and volunteers fund West Odessa VFD costs
Jimmy Ellis, fire chief, spent at least 3500 out of his pocket last year to support West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department. He says fighter gear and maintenance rely on donations from volunteers, noting bunker gear weighs 70 pounds overall. Volunteer Sean Dixon adds he gives back to his community, highlighting local ties and personal motivation.
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National champs headline Odessa's 1980s end
Odessa celebrates a year of notable events including Permian High School football’s 5A state title 28 14 over Aldine and ESPN naming the team the best high school squad. The region faced a 112 degree July heat wave and a record cold minus 2 degrees in December. Deputy Tim Hudson case navigated through overturns and later life sentence. Rodeo star Ty Murray, native of Stephenville and former Odessa College rider, becomes first to win both collegiate titles.
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