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Lee is in ...
Lee fans can address all gift baskets to 1800 E 42nd St., Odessa, attention Permian football program.
Speaker: Cashflow, ad-buys, tell the tale come election time
Barack Obama likely will raise $1 billion to run for president in 2012, the media drank "the Obama Kool-Aid" in reporting the 2008 presidential race, and the temper of the times does matter when people vote, said author and political science professor Ken Goldstein.
Midlanders get taste of Thanksgiving at Feast of Sharing
Looking across the table as his 3-year-old grandson tackled a mound of mashed potatoes, Silver Dutchoven said H-E-B’s seventh annual Feast of Sharing came at precisely the right time.
MASH works to stock blood banks, food pantry
In hopes of filling the needs of the community during the holiday season, the West Texas Radio group is asking citizens to come out today to donate food or to give blood.
MARC officially changes name
MARC announced Friday it’s officially dropped its previous name in hopes of recognizing its clients as people first, rather than by their disability.
Fort Hood's wounded still face fight
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Founders, students, dignitaries to turn out for SWCID anniversary
BIG SPRING -- The dedication of a $1.15 million technical training center at Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf kicks off the campus' 30th anniversary celebration at 12:30 p.m. today.
MC holds scholarship recognition dinner
Midland College held a Scholarship Recognition Dinner Thursday to recognize students who have received scholarships from three Bank of America -- administered foundations/trusts: Hahl Proctor Charitable Trust, Stinson Foundation and Slough Foundation.
Murder investigation goes into 2nd month
It's unusual for a murder to go unsolved for very long in Midland, but detectives say they need help from the public to close one case now a month old.
Show of Support organizes troops' warm welcome
When soldiers are taken to the 7th annual Show of Support Hunt for Heroes banquet Nov. 19, organizers hope West Texans will fill the sidewalks to offer their thanks.
Nation grieves, waits for answers
FORT HOOD — Military officials were starting Friday to piece together what may have pushed an Army psychiatrist trained to help soldiers in distress to turn on his comrades in a shooting rampage that killed 12 people and wounded 31 in Texas.
Economist: Midland, Odessa economies most unique in nation
ODESSA — Amarillo Economist Karr Ingham studies the economies of a variety of metropolitan areas throughout Texas and the nation.
Obama laments 'horrific outburst of violence' at Fort Hood
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Thursday called a mass shooting at a Texas Army base "a horrific outburst of violence."
Police arrest teens for home break-in, schools put in lock down
ODESSA — Three juveniles were taken into custody Wednesday after they broke into a home in northwest Odessa and the homeowner followed them after they fled the scene, police said.
City's '09 traffic death tally: 13 and counting
March and October have been the bloodiest months this year on Midland streets and highways, and increasingly reckless driving in the midst of burgeoning traffic has prompted city officials to launch a safety campaign.
Sponsors, volunteers gear up for Feast of Sharing
The chance to grab that first slice of holiday pumpkin pie will come Friday when H-E-B works to bring Midlanders together through its seventh Annual Feast of Sharing.
Marathon running teacher pleased with accomplishment
Fresh off the accomplishment of finishing the New York City Marathon, Shella Arnwine says she wants to do it again — and get her time under five hours next time.
Spin-a-thon supports Type II Diabetes prevention
Midlanders are being asked to hop on a bike, step on a treadmill or simply get moving Saturday in hopes of raising awareness of type 2 diabetes and cumulatively burning 180 million calories worldwide, said the area’s Gold’s Gym manager.
Hospital unveils new radiology tools
New equipment in Midland Memorial Hospital’s interventional radiology department should give patients faster treatment time and their doctors clearer images.
Military plane crash-lands at airport
Midland emergency crews responded to a military airplane that had trouble landing Wednesday afternoon at Midland International Airport.
Midland voters approve 7 of 11 state amendments
Just more than 10 percent of registered voters in Midland played a role in determining whether the proposed amendments would be added to the Texas Constitution.
Francis wins Andrews ISD board spot
ANDREWS — Peter C. Francis won an open seat on the Andrews Independent School District board in Tuesday’s election with 373 votes.
Lubbock police arrest suspect in Midland shooting
A 37-year-old man suspected of shooting the manager at Yorkman’s Detail Shop on Oct. 20 remained in jail Tuesday after being arrested in Lubbock on Monday.
Admitted killer says crime part of feud
In a case resulting from an alleged murder that will be tried in two weeks, a 30-year-old Midland woman said earlier this year that she had no remorse after pleading guilty to capital murder and accepting a prison term of life without parole.
Value Place prepares to celebrate arrival in Midland
VALUE PLACE has opened its doors at 4712 W. Loop 250 north, the 35th location in Texas.
Dongying delegation gets glimpse of technology at MC
As part of a seven-day swing through the United States, including stops in New York, Washington and Los Angeles, a delegation from Dongying, China, visited Midland College, among other Tall City sights.
Final Local Election Night Results
A final count of the night's election results. Please visit "Local News" for more details on these and other races.
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