Design unveiled for performing arts center
June 25, 2008
BY GEOFF FOLSOM

A look Wednesday at the design of UTPB's new performing arts center Wednesday started with a tribute to the man who helped make it a reality.

After a moment of silence for the late State Rep. Buddy West, who helped secure tuition revenue bonds for the project, a conceptual design for the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center was unveiled at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin Center for Energy and Economic Diversification.

Odessa’s ‘Buddy’ served admirably

THE POINT — Our longtime state representative leaves a long legacy of public service.
June 25, 2008

Perhaps the name said it best. Our state representative for the past 16 years wasn't the sort of guy who favored titles or even formal names. He was just "Buddy." And the fact that he went by his nickname suited his political style perfectly.