Thai prime minister acquitted of ethics breach, retains post
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s highest court on Wednesday acquitted Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha of breaching ethics clauses in the country’s constitution, allowing him to stay in his job.
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Burritos for the Basin
As a thank you to the people of Andrews for all of their support in helping us
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DR. ISLAM: Saying happy holidays to your gut
I love this time of the year. The lights, the decorations, the sounds of music … I love it all. And most importantly, I love the food. I am a sucker for turkey, peach cobbler, mashed potatoes, stuffing; it is all awesome.
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Odessa woman offers custom cotton candy
Earlier this year, Nicole Carey and her husband Andrew were out celebrating her birthday.
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Mayor claims tax issue is mixup
Mayor David Turner says federal tax records that indicate he owes the IRS $1.1 million in unpaid payroll taxes were caused by a paperwork error that “has been taken care of.”
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County donates $700,000
Local non-profit groups had been having an even tougher time than usual with the COVID-19 pandemic’s playing havoc with fundraising, so they were ecstatic over the Ector County commissioners’ recent donation of $700,000 in leftover money from federal CARES Act appropriations.
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Starbright Village opens this week
Even COVID the Grinch couldn’t steal Odessa’s Christmas this year.
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DeArmond assumes leadership
The Rev. Cliff DeArmond grew up attending the Latter Reign Worship Center and its Christian school and then became its pastor after serving as youth minister.
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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Permian's Workman heads group of 10 ECISD All-District honorees
Permian freshman Jade Workman earned Newcomer of the Year honors as the full District 2-6A all-district volleyball team was released Monday.
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Mysterious silver monolith disappears from Utah desert
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A mysterious silver monolith that was placed in the Utah desert has disappeared less than 10 days after it was spotted by wildlife biologists performing a helicopter survey of bighorn sheep, federal officials and witnesses said.
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Family, officers ask public for help
More than a year after the shooting death of a 42-year-old Odessan, the Odessa Police Department is still searching for the gunman.
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Spok Rated as #1 Secure Healthcare Provider Communications Platform for the Fourth Consecutive Year
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Olympic fans from abroad may have health tracked by app
TOKYO (AP) — A mobile app could be among the measures used to track the health of fans from abroad if they are permitted to attend next year's…
Israeli lawmakers take a step toward new national elections
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel took a major step toward plunging into its fourth national election in under two years on Wednesday as lawmakers — sup…
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Pompano Beach Arts presents Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department is proud to present the 3rd Annual Exi…
People magazine reveals its '2020 People of the Year'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — People magazine has named George Clooney, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Selena Gomez and Regina King as the “2020 People of the Year.”
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PET OF THE WEEK: May
May, a 2-year-old female Heeler mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt May or a…
PET OF THE WEEK: Wilbur
Wilbur, a 2 year-old male potbelly pig, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Wilbu…
GOOD NEWS: MC grad credits school background, faith for success
MIDLAND “The drive and purpose for many people who go to school are to make it big,” Emma Avampato said. “My desire is to love …
GOOD NEWS Swearing In
New Odessa City Councilman Steve Thompson was sworn in the morning of Nov. 20 by Ector County 70th District Judge Denn Whalen i…