Elian debate sparks cafe confrontation and rambling talk
In a quiet afternoon at the Crawl On Inn, Bubba accosts Nas with politics about Elian and immigration. The dialogue veers to media hype and child abuse issues, criticizing public discourse while tangling with pop culture references. Ken Brodnax notes his column appears on Tue Thu Sun.
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Bubba Gravelhauler
Crawl On Inn
Sory
Nas
Princess di
O.J. Simpson
Bubba
Elian
United States
Cuba
Library leans into the 21st century with $280000 grants
Odessa County Library moves from a dusty card catalog to a computerized system with $280000 in grants. State TIF funds will fund automated check in and check out, statewide search, and twice weekly book delivery. Gates Foundation grant may add a Windows NT learning lab with ten computers, two Spanish units, and staff training.
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the Times
Emil Ciallella
State Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund
TIF
Texas
Junior League of
Odessa
Ciallella
Bill and Susan Gates Foundation
Microsoft Corp
Seattle
Homes for the holidays light project under way on Tom Green Street
David Hess drills a hole to mount an outdoor light by the back door of a house at 1406 North Tom Green Street as part of a holiday lighting effort. The work focuses on installing exterior illumination to enhance curb appeal for the season.
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David Hess
Tom Green Street
Scott Tidwell
Volunteers Repair Nine Homes in Community Drive
About 25 volunteers from Christmas in April aided nine homes Saturday. At 2509 N Kay St, Tracee Haddock’s house received a roof, door and window replacements, painting and bathroom remodeling. Organizers seek more homeowners and volunteers for next year’s projects.
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Everal Houses
Tracee Haddock
N. Kay St
Haddock
University Boulevard
Kevin Wilson
Kay Street House
Wilson
Mistrial in Texas soccer assault case over head clash
A judge declared a mistrial after jurors deadlocked over a December incident at Meyer Field near Klein involving Oscar Peralta, 20, a Mission resident. The misdemeanor assault charge stems from a game where Keith Martin was knocked unconscious after a collision and Peralta swung at him. Peralta remains jailed on a $25,000 bond amid possible deportation and legal defense notes from the Houston Chronicle report.
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Houston
Oscar Peralta
Mission
Meyer Field
Klein
Houston Chronicle
Brett Podolsky
Peralta
Mission High School
Rio Grande Valley
West University
Keith Martin
Martin
William Martin
the Chronicle
Harris County
Veracruz
Laura Dennis Named Odessa American Managing Editor
Laura Dennis, a 14 year OA veteran and former assistant managing editor, is promoted to managing editor overseeing the news department including sports photography design and features. Publisher Bill Salter praises her dedication and talent while noting she will serve as a more visible OA management representative. Dennis began at the OA in 1986 and has led city editing since 1997, continuing her weekly Local & State column.
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Laura Dennis
Odessa American
Dennis
John Kerr
Laura
Bill Salter
Ogggeht
The
Oas
Saragosa
Jessica McClure
University of New Mexico
Kit Dennis
City Pipe & Supply
Zac
Casey
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