Axe Women Show Brings All Girl Axe Contest To West Texas
Alissa Harper founder of Axe Women recalls forming the all girl show after meetups in college and a Las Vegas trade show invitation. The event features underhand chopping cross cut sawing axe throwing hot sawing and leg rolling as two teams compete while crowds cheer. Harper says the act is fun and hard work and serves as a role model for girls across the country. Brian Henry, Maine born now Texas resident, praises the show as entertaining and impressive.
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Axe Women Loggers of Maine Attract Local Fans At Fair
After shows, many girls approached the Axe Women to celebrate role models in the sport. The team emphasized accessibility and empowerment while teaching log rolling to children. The fair runs with 14 additional performances before closing Saturday.
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Annex taxes concern Sivalls as city eyes annex plan
Sivalls Inc owner Dick Sivalls warns annexing 2200 E Second St would force costly building updates. City Manager Morton says annexed firms face no stricter codes than state rules while Desert Paving head Roger Clayton fears four more miles of roads would strain city maintenance. 2014 annexes planned with 2015 2016 candidates. public hearing set for Sept 23 with initial approval possible Oct 14.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff at McKinney Park
The annual Hispanic Heritage month begins at 7:30 a.m. Monday with events at McKinney Park at Pool Road and South Crane Avenue. The program runs 8 a.m. featuring Liliana Marquez, emcees Gerardo Arzate Norma Grimaldo and a prayer by Commissioner Armando Rodriguez. Special guests include Odessa Police Chief Tim Burton Odessa Fire Chief Roger Boyd Mayor David Turner State Representative Tryon Lewis Congressman Mike Conaway and Bill Webster Medical Center Hospital CEO. An awards presentation and ribbon cutting by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce closes the ceremony.
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Dallas County Rejects Video Jails Visits Plan
Dallas County commissioners rejected a three year plan for video visitation at the county jail while still pursuing some form of video chats. The plan would have cost ten dollars for a twenty minute visit with a potential twenty five percent commission on calls, but personal visits would remain an option.
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City approves budget with parks boost and downtown plan
The council approved a budget totaling about 185.8 million with a 3 percent city employee raise and over 1.7 million added to Parks and Recreation for one time spending. Parks funding includes a 76 thousand dollar parks superintendent salary and projects such as a Comanche Trails Park playground and Sherwood Park upgrades. Restrictions remain on a downtown convention center while officials pursue a revitalization master plan aimed at a potential city hotel and convention center. City managers expect some projects to start before mid 2015 as Main Street Odessa plans proceed.
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