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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 2011

Page

6

Soldier John Paul Castro remembered for service and baseball ties

John Paul Castro, a 25 year old Andrews native and U.S. Army sergeant, died in Iraq after an IED blast. He earned an Overseas Service Ribbon and two Purple Hearts, with one injury occurring during an Iraq IED incident and another from shrapnel. Survived by wife Delia, daughter Natalia, and step son Kamren, his death follows Cpl Bevel's earlier loss in 2007. The family recalls his competitive nature and love for baseball. Memorial planned in Andrews before burial in Tennessee.

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Drought Could Drag On Across Nine States

Weather experts warn an extreme drought gripping nine states may continue for months. Texas and western Louisiana are in the worst category, with further parched conditions across Arizona New Mexico Colorado Kansas Oklahoma Arkansas and Florida. May offers the last chance for relief amid ongoing wildfires in Texas New Mexico and Florida.

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