Ragtime big musical review by Odessa teacher
Odessa American reviewer Ronald Bennett praises Ragtime for its large scope and period variety, noting its diverse cast and strong performances. He highlights characters such as Coalhouse, Mother, Father, Emma Goldman, Evelyn Nesbit, and the ensemble’s emotional range, urging locals to experience the show.
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Ronald Bennett
Evelyn Nesbit
Mother
Emma Goldman
Lisa Barnett
Barnett
Hilary Evitt
Odessa American Contact and circulation information
The Odessa American provides phone and fax numbers for news sports and editorial pages along with publishing hours and subscription rates. It lists addresses for the newspaper and a toll free/out-of-town option and details ad departments and weekend hours.
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Odessa
Israeli theater plans one time screening of The Passion
Tel Aviv Cinematheque negotiates with Mel Gibson's company for a single showing of The Passion of the Christ in Israel likely within months. The move follows U S debates on Jewish responsibility for Jesus crucifixion and Vatican reiterations.
Gas prices rise as AAA Texas notes regional variations
Gas prices vary across Texas with Dallas averaging 1.706 to 1.707 a gallon for regular unleaded while Houston sits near 1.679. Spokesperson Rose Rougeau cites high crude oil prices and global demand as factors and warns further increases ahead. AAA Texas’ daily watch lists Austin San Marcos Beaumont Corpus Christi Dallas Fort Worth Galveston Houston San Antonio prices and recent records.
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Dallas
Houston
Energy Information Agency
Texas’ Gas Watch
Austin-San Marcos
Beaumont
Corpus Christi
Fort Worth
Galveston-Texas City
San Antonio
Vatican restricts lay sermons in Mass worldwide
The Vatican issued a directive barring lay people from delivering sermons or preaching during Mass. Commissioned by Pope John Paul II, it clarifies that only priests and deacons may read the Gospel and deliver the homily, with lay participation limited to other liturgical roles. The move aims to curb liturgical abuses amid priest shortages in the United States and Europe.
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Vatican
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Europe
John Paul II
Francis Arinze
Congregation For Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments
Kerry Catholic row over abortion rights and Communion
Kerry faces pressure from Cardinal Arinze over Catholic politicians who back abortion rights. Bishops weigh Communion eligibility as US Catholics show divided views. Kennedy defends separation of church and state while public opinion varies by parish attendance and ethnicity.
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Francis Arinze
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Arinze
David Wade
Steve Schmidt
Jodie Brown
American Life League
Frances Kissling
Catholics For A Free Choice
USA
Edward) Kennedy
Barbara) Mikulski
Patrick) Leahy
Congress
Sen
Edward Kennedy
Massachusetts
Kennedy
Pew Research Center
Williams eyeing top 10 pick after record season
Odessa star Williams rewrote UT receiving records with 241 catches for 3,866 yards and 36 TDs. He traveled to New York with family, trained in Tempe, and impressed scouts at pro days as NFL draft day approaches. He aims to fulfill his brother Lloyd Hill’s dream and elevate Odessa’s draft legacy.
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San Diego Chargers
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Detroit
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Hill
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Odessa High
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Texas Lottery
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Odessa American
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John Kerr
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