By Gene Powell Jr., Odessa American, Texas Oct. 21--Almost five years after talk of building a cancer center began, hospital district officials actually turned dirt Thursday to start making the future home of the West Texas Cancer Center. "It's a proud day for Texas Oncology and U.S.

Aug. 21--If Big Spring's worst nightmare comes true, it could be something of a boon for Odessa. The West Texas VA Health System in Big Spring is facing possible closure by the federal Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services, or CARES, commission.