Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
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🏘️ Community
Ector County ISD invites families to attend a free Special Services Resource Fair today from 6 to 8 p.m. at New Tech Odessa, where organizations + including High Sky Children’s Ranch, West Texas Opportunities, Texas Star Medicaid, Permian Care and Legal Aid will offer resources, food trucks, and door prizes.
🎓 Education
Three Midland College students earned early admission to the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth through the Primary Care Pathway Program, which skips the MCAT requirement.
🏛️ Government
Extreme cold from a winter storm froze underground water lines in Airline Crossings, causing a temporary water service disruption with declining pressure Tuesday night; crews remain on site to restore service as temperatures warm.
🏥 Health
The Ector County Health Department issued a health alert after confirming 12 Legionnaires’ disease cases and 2 deaths among residents, with a significant increase reported in late December and early January.
🏈 Sports
Midland Legacy girls and boys teams beat Odessa High at the Chaparral Center Wednesday after a winter storm delay.
The girls swept the season 62 to 24 while the boys rallied on a 22 to 2 run for a 55 to 47 win; both teams will play Friday.
The City of Odessa began updating Sherwood Park ball fields yesterday by adding clay to improve ball bounce & roll, making the fields safer and more enjoyable for athletes.
The improvements aim to support a strong season for local sports.
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