Amaya Basin marine dies in Iraq amid family grief
Amaya Basin resident named Robert Arsiaga died in Sadr City last week while a Odessa family, still grieving, delivered two Marine flags to the Carpenters. One flag will fly outside their home and the other will be buried with Amaya. Cristi and Julie Ryan, Odessa twins, recall Amaya as fun loving and kind, noting he wore the Marine goal with pride. Amaya joined the Marines in 2000 and served with 3rd Battalion 4th Regiment, returning from Iraq in May 2003 and rejoining in 2003 for a second deployment. His awards include the Combat Action Ribbon and the Presidential Unit Citation.
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Bush Seeks more troops for Iraq in election year address
President Bush said General Abizaid asked for at least 10 000 more troops in Iraq and pledged decisive force to protect troops. He noted war and peace topics dominated an hourlong address as Kerry urged a new course and broader international involvement in Iraq reconstruction.
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Memorial services for Daniel Amaya spread across Odessa and El Paso
Daniel Amaya will be remembered in two ceremonies today at Odessa High School and First Baptist Church. The 8:30 a.m. event at the high school flagpole includes a Junior ROTC color detail and a flag-raising in his honor. A 10 a.m. service at First Baptist Church will present his Purple Heart to his family. Burial is planned at El Paso National Cemetery with graveside services expected Monday. Amaya’s remains arrived in Dover, Delaware, Tuesday on the way back to West Texas.
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Texas leaders debate school finance and possible referendum outcomes
In Austin, state lawmakers seek consensus on public school funding amid Governor Perry's proposed plan. Senate hopeful Seliger aims to protect local control while reducing tax burdens. Perry touts measures to cut property taxes and boost school funding, facing hurdles like constitutional amendments and partisan dynamics. The piece notes property wealth disparities, district caps, and calls for bipartisan focus in upcoming special sessions.
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County court wrestles with self funded benefits plan reform
Dinorah Jimenez of the insurance department explained the sign and release process for plan participants and providers, with audits and GRI information delays clogging claims. Commissioners debated moving to a risk pool, while Bryant urged solving the problems to preserve employee benefits and avoid privacy violations.
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Odessa American contact and subscription details
The Odessa American provides contact numbers for news sports and editorial offices and outlines advertising and subscription options. It lists mailing addresses in Odessa and sets rates for carrier and mail subscriptions with various term options.
New Mexico Road Runner Cash Numbers Drawn
The New Mexico Lottery results show Road Runner Cash winning numbers for Monday April 12. Pick 3 and Pick 4 style digits listed as 2 10 21 24 27 19 and 6 8e1 indicate game draw outcomes.
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Texas Lottery Daily Draw Shows 410 21 28 32 Numbers
Texas Lottery results for Tuesday April 13 reveal draw 410 with numbers 21 28 32 87 and bonus 9 etc Jackpot listed at 725000 with reference to unuautelottery.org.
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