Odessa Marine dies in Iraq prompts citywide support
Odessa family mourns Marine Cpl Daniel Amaya killed in action per Pentagon. Odessa home fills with flowers food and flags as neighbors share memories of the 22 year old Odessan. Stepfather David Carpenter expresses gratitude for the outpouring of love and community support.
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Pentagon
Marine Cpl
Odessa
Amaya
David Carpenter
4Th Marine Regiment
1St Marine Division
Carpenter
Iraq
Bush defends Iraq policy in White House address
President Bush, acknowledging tough weeks in Iraq, pledges more front line troops and decisive force if needed to restore order. He rejects Vietnam analogy, defends strategy, and maintains the June 30 power handover deadline while a U.N. envoy helps pick Iraqi leaders. Casualties rise and doubts grow as he delivers a 17 minute address with questions.
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Washington
Iraq
Bush
White House
Vietnam
Saddam Hussein
United States
U.N
U.S. Marines Prepare for Fallujah Fight Amid Najaf Standnear
A 2,500-strong U.S. force gathered Tuesday on Najaf’s outskirts to confront radical cleric Muqtada al Sadr. Marines expect further combat in Fallujah and say only a full battle will secure the city.
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U.S
Najaf
Muqtada al-Sadr
Fallujah
County approves insurance changes
Ector County Commissioners Court approved sweeping changes to health insurance claims processing. The measure shifts oversight to Group Resources Inc. the county's claims administrator, eliminating double handling between the insurance department and the county auditor's office. The 4-1 vote, with Judge Cadell dissent, takes effect immediately amid reforms after a former commissioner fell behind on premium payments without loss of coverage.
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Ector County Commissioners Court
Health Insurance Department
David Austin
Sioner
Barbara Graff
Precinct 4
Bob Bryant
Group Resources Inc
Simmons
Perry calls session on school finance reform
Gov Rick Perry called a special legislative session to start April 20 to overhaul the Robin Hood system of Texas school finance. He urged action to end the redistribution of property tax revenue, lower taxes, and preserve school funding while maintaining a pro business climate. State Sen Kel Seliger commented on the session.
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Austin
Rick Perry
Texas
Perry
Kel Seliger
Sunny Morning Winds Report
A brief weather note records sunny conditions with southerly winds of 10 to 20 mph. The day starts with a bright outlook and mild temperatures expected across the region.
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Awelly
OHS Legend Hayden Fry to Address Former Football Stars
Hayden Fry, famed OHS coach, will speak to a group of former school football players from the glory days attracting strong alumni turnout. The event showcases OHS football history and Fry’s enduring legacy in the program.
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OHS
Hayden Fry
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