Experts warn of Obamacare scams
Experts warn open enrollment for Affordable Care Act health insurance brings confusion and scam risks for under 65 with subsidies. Local agents note vulnerable seniors and residents receiving calls demanding personal data or penalties, a practice BBB reports.
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Mike Avery
Health Exchange
Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Tyler Patton
BBB
Better Business Bureau
Patton
Health Insurance Marketplace overview and warnings
A brief digest lists what the Health Insurance Marketplace is and links to warnings from BBB FTC and Massachusetts AG about discount medical plans. An LA Times columnist reviews prescription discount cards and related concerns.
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Hispanic Heritage Month events kick off Odessa area
The start of Hispanic Heritage Month features a series of events including Fiesta Reina Beauty Pageant at 6 p.m. Wednesday at 20/20 Salon and a Ventura/Mariachi Youth Summit by Ector Junior High. A parade, concerts, and a black out planned for the Permian Odessa High game at Ratliff Stadium are noted, with contact details for more information.
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McKinney Park
OC Mariachi
Ector Junior High
Marimwachi Las Coronelas
Ratliff Stadium
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Permian High
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Panther
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Hybrid Sunz brings Church roots to Permian Basin Fair stage
Hybrid Sunz a 7 to 15 year old band started as a Sunday worship group at Christian Church Zion showcases a fusion of Christian roots with classic rock and blues. Glen Warner 15 leads guitar and vocals Tabaetha Scott 13 sings, Josh Blevins 7 bass adds metal edge in covers from AC DC to Led Zeppelin with originals by Josh and Alex Blevins. They opened just after 11 with I Love Rock n Roll as part of a busy fair schedule at the Covered Arena and Wells Fargo Music Stage.
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Glen Warner
Josh Blevins
Tabaetha Scott
Alex Blevins
Hybrid Sunz
Permian Basin Fair
Ector County Coliseum
Christian Church
Permian Basin Fair and Exposition
Adele
AC/DC
Foster the People
Pat Benatar
Led Zeppelin
Josh
Glen
Thefts take toll on Odessa
Heather Stewart, 24, describes a violent robbery at Smoker's Outlet on North West Street after her manager Theodore Martin was shoved to the floor and money demanded. Police say Odessa robberies rose through 2010s with hundreds of incidents yearly.
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opEssa
Theodore Martin
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