Odessa Marine Daniel Amaya remembered by band director
OHS Band Director Bill Harden recalled Daniel Amaya as a friend and talented euphonium player who made all region and dreamed of being a Marine. Amaya deployed to Iraq, served on a second tour, and died in service. Family courtly faith and community support follow. Funeral plans set for Fort Bliss burial.
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First Baptist
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Perry plan on school funding faces court scrutiny and equity concerns
Former judge Scott McCown warns that the more aggressive the finance proposal, the higher the chance of Supreme Court strike down. Perry promotes 98 percent equity, arguing wealthier districts are excluded, while critics say super-wealthy districts could block any court-ordered equalization and concentrate tax revenue. Lawmakers weigh Perry’s plan as they seek to end Robin Hood style funding and reduce homeowner property taxes.
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Iraqi security shifts as al Sadr crisis deepens
In Najaf and Fallujah the US ally bloc presses to kill or capture Muqtada al Sadr while Grand Ayatollah Ali al Husseini al Sistani meets him to urge restraint. U.S. Lt. Gen Sanchez and Gen Abizaid warn of new senior Iraqi appointments and vetting overhauls to bolster security forces amid defections and training gaps.
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Pat Summerall Receives Liver Transplant in Jacksonville
Pat Summerall, 73, underwent a 2.5 hour liver transplant at St Luke's Hospital in Jacksonville after being flown from Dallas. Transplant surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Steers reported no complications and the broadcaster was described as stable post surgery by hospital spokeswoman Evelyn Tovar.
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Reba McEntire to Receive Johnny Cash Visionary Award
Reba McEntire will be honored April 21 with Country Music Television’s Johnny Cash Visionary Award at the Flame Worthy Video Music Awards in Nashville hosted by Dolly Parton. The award honors musical vision, innovative videos and initiatives.
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Clinton and Thongs Stir Capitol Hill Panel Scene
A fevered recap notes Bill Clinton arriving on Capitol Hill to brief the Sept. 11 panel, with tongue in cheek reference to a misremembered President's Daily Brief as underwear. Mel Gibson screens The Passion for inmates, while John Kerry headlines a Chicago drive stop that blocks the Kennedy Expressway. The White House plans to declassify the August 6 2001 brief amid alerts of Osama's plan to attack.
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Iraan Hospital District election set with eight nominees
Eight candidates filed for five seats on the newly formed Iraan Hospital District. Filing deadline is midnight Wednesday with ballot spots drawn Thursday. Election is May 15. The district will be named Iraan General Hospital District, and names include Don Jackson Paula Miller Carol Calvert Ricardo Barrera Lee Mann Denise Holly Carol Gentry and Michelle Kent. The district is updating titles and insurance to reflect the new status and has until September to finalize employee and building coverage. Link to changes from Pecos County to the hospital district is underway.
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Pecos County General Hospital
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Iraan General Hospital
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Sheffield
Paula Miller
Carol Calvert
Ricardo Barrera
Lee Mann
Denise Holly
Carol Gentry
Michelle Kent
Pecos County
U S seeks ex Iraqi officers to bolster Iraqi security
U S commanders in Baghdad plan to enlist former Saddam era officers to strengthen Iraqi security forces amid a rising insurgency. Gen John Abizaid notes many police and civil defense members faltered under pressure, as attempts to train Iraqi forces face failures and defections.
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Texas Lottery Cash 5 Numbers Drawn On Monday April 12
The Texas Lottery announces Cash 5 results for Monday April 12 with drawn numbers 5 15 25 26 33 and a Day Night 9 3 32 6 0. The New Mexico Lottery Road Runner Cash draws on Saturday April 10 show numbers 4 8 17 19 23 and extra digits 2 7 2 9 30 47 48, per wheellottery results.
Odessa American contact and subscription information
The Odessa American lists contact numbers for news sports and editorial desks, hours for customer service, and various advertising and subscription options. It provides mailing addresses and a website for readers to access services and rates.
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