Odessa ready for 46th Deutschesfest

Are you a friend of Fest mascot Hilda? Have you heard? Hilda, the new Fest mascot, has her very own Deutschesfest T-shirt. But supplies are limited. You’ll have to scurry if you want one. Experience Quilts has them, and the proceeds go to the Chamber’s marketing efforts.

Hilda has not been traveling lately. She has stayed right here at home to oversee the last-minute preparations for the Fest.

The Chamber-sponsored bench-decorating contest has resulted in some fabulous looking benches scattered throughout the downtown area. The entry deadline was Wednesday. Three prizes will be awarded, a Pres...