Pastor whose child was shot at Texas church runs for office
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas pastor whose teenage daughter was among more than two dozen people killed in a mass shooting at his church in 2017 said Sunday that he will run as a Republican next year for a seat in the state Legislature.
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Texas Commission On The Arts And Texas Cultural trust now accepting applications for 2020 class of Texas young masters
AUSTIN Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) and Texas Cultural Trust are now accepting applications for the 2020 class of Texas Young Masters, a joint initiative that provides exemplary Texas-based arts students in grades 8-11 with the financial help needed to pursue advanced study in the areas of visual arts, literary arts, music, theatre, dance, musical theater, folk arts, and media arts.
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Midland County Fair
The Midland County Fair will celebrate its 10th year Aug. 22-25 at the Midland County Horseshoe Pavilion, 2514 Arena Trail, Midland.
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Special guest speaker the Rev. Janie Kelley
The Unity of West Texas, 210 E. 12th St., will have a special guest speaker the Rev. Janie Kelley at during morning worship services at 11 a.m. Aug. 25.
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Celebrating the Rev. Windsor Archie and family, Leatrice and Ashleigh
Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, 1615 E. Murphy St., will celebrate the second anniversary of the Rev. Windsor Archie and family, Leatrice and Ashleigh at 11 a.m. and at 3 p.m. Sept. 1. Special guests will be the Rev. A.A. Kuykendall of Waco and the Rev. T.J. Roerson of Texarkana, and the Rev. Samuel Buhl of Odessa.
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Fundraiser luncheon
Belmont Baptist Church, 806 N. Belmont Ave., has scheduled a fundraiser luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 25 after worship services benefiting the children's ministry. The menu will include meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, and banana pudding. Visit tinyurl.com/yyydwhl4.
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The Destructores Mexican Rodeo, Jaripeo En La Sangre and El Recodor
La Hacienda Event Center, 12610 Highway 191, Midland, has scheduled The Destructores Mexican Rodeo, Jaripeo En La Sangre and El Recodor Aug. 25. Doors open at 2 p.m. Visit www.haciendamidland.com.
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“Felice House: Face West” Exhibit
The Museum of the Southwest, 1705 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, has scheduled the exhibit “Felice House: Face West” through Sept. 8 in the Marian Blakemore Kennedy Gallery.
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All Hands On Deck! Show
Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 N. FM 1788, Midland, has scheduled All Hands On Deck! Show at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 25. Box office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Call 552-4452 or email at info@wagnernoel.com. Tickets available at 800-514-3849 or at www.wagnernoel.com.
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Comanche Springs Rodeo
The Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce has scheduled the Comanche Springs Rodeo Aug. 23-25 at the Pecos County Coliseum, Fort Stockton. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23, 10 a.m. Aug. 24 and 3 p.m. on Aug. 25. There will be a rodeo queen pageant, rodeo parade (10 a.m. Aug. 24 starting at Zero Stone Park), Mutton Bustin and a free concert featuring The Honky Toners and The Whiskey Brothers. Adult advance tickets are $10. Tickets at door are $12. Kids advance tickets for ages 6-10 are $4 or at the door $5. Kids 5 and under are free. Visit tinyurl.com/y4zq6qlk.
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Celebrating the Rev. Windsor Archie and family, Leatrice and Ashleigh
Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, 1615 E. Murphy St., will celebrate the second anniversary of the Rev. Windsor Archie and family, Leatrice and Ashleigh at 11 a.m. and at 3 p.m. Sept. 1. Special guests will be the Rev. A.A. Kuykendall of Waco and the Rev. T.J. Roerson of Texarkana, and the Rev. Samuel Buhl of Odessa.
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Woman charged in connection to double shooting in West Odessa
Press release via Ector County Sheriff's Office:
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Man charged with federal offense of bank robbery
A 55-year-old man has been charged with a federal offense after he reportedly robbed a bank in northeast Odessa.
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Man wanted in 2017 fatal shooting arrested near Houston, transported back to Ector County
An Ector County Sheriff’s Office official said over the phone on Wednesday afternoon a 22-year-old man that was arrested in connection to a 2017 fatal shooting arrived at the Ector County Law Enforcement Center on Tuesday.
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Man, boyfriend charged with breaking into sister’s house
A 27-year-old man and his 24-year-old boyfriend were arrested after they reportedly broke into his sister’s house and assaulted his brother-in-law.
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Former Ector County detention officer charged with exposing himself to an inmate
A former Ector County Law Enforcement Center Detention Officer was arrested Thursday after he reportedly started to masturbate as an inmate got dressed.
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Driver accused in twin deaths indicted
A 36-year-old Midland woman was indicted by an Ector County Grand Jury in connection to the deaths of 6-year-old Odessa twins Mya and Mia Coy.
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Police looking for man connected to robbery at Target
The Odessa Police Department is searching for a man that reportedly threatened another person to pay for his merchandise at Target.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Permian scrimmages against Lubbock-Cooper
LUBBOCK The Permian Panthers finished up their fall camp portion of the season with a scrimmage against Lubbock-Cooper Friday at Pirate Stadium.
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PHS student arrested
A 17-year-old male Permian High School student was arrested Friday by Ector County ISD police on multiple charges.
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ECTOR COUNTY RESTAURANT REPORT: August 9 through August 14
These are the food inspection scores for August 9 through August 14 performed by the Ector County Health Department. Violations dock points, with a perfect score starting at 100.
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