Mexican folk dance teacher draws families to studio
Odessa instructor Puertas teaches Mexican folk dances from about 15 regions to a mixed-age group, from 5 to 40s. Students range from Cristela Velasquez’s family to Odessa High School teens, performing in colorful costumes after months of practice and festivals like Cinco de Mayo and Diez y Seis.
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Texas
Mexico
Puertas
Ojinaga
Chihuahua
University of
Odessa
Jalisco
Land
Cristela Velasquez
Esteban
Cavazos
Ector
Velasquez
San Sebastian
Alberto
Leonel Lujan
Odessa High School
Lujan
Esteban Puertas
Ector County
Cinco de Mayo spirit in Texas and Puebla history
The piece explains Cinco de Mayo beyond fiestas, noting the 1862 Puebla battle led by Gen Ignacio Zaragoza that halted French forces and became a symbol of freedom and unity. It highlights Texan ties to Zaragoza, his birthplace in Goliad, and how Cinco de Mayo honors heritage for Mexican Americans and readers in Texas communities.
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Cinco de Mayo
Bertha Garcia
Ector County Independent School District
Ignacio Zaragoza
Puebla
Mexico
la Batella de
Garcia
Zaragoza
Bahia del Espiritu Santo
Tejas
Goliad
Monterrey
Texas
Spain
U.S
Napoleon III
Mexico City
Serenata en el Pueblo comes to Odessa College lawn
A day of Mexican music and tributes unfolds across Odessa with Mariachi Estrella performing at multiple city sites. The event includes visits to City Hall ECISD Administration Building American State Bank Odessa American La Margarita Fiesta Mexicana and more venues through 4 PM with food and performances by local officials and groups.
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Odessa College
Mexico
City Hall
W. Eighth St
ECISD
N. Sam Houston Ave
American State Bank
N. Grant Ave
the Odessa American
E. Fourth St
Fiesta Mexicana
la Margarita
S. Grant Ave
Cinco de Mayo festival parade and concerts planned in Odessa
In Odessa near Eighth Street and Sam Houston Avenue, organizers expect floats horses and cars in a parade with four prize categories. Ballet folklorico dancers perform for students, a Fiesta Mexicana lunch at La Margarita, and Mariachi Estrella tours 13 locations serenading officials and residents.
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Eighth Street
Sam Houston Avenue
Carol Uranga
Hispanic Heritage
Uranga
Cinco de Mayo — Ballet Folklorico
Odessa High School
Permian High School
Nine figure damages eyed in music group dispute
Lawyers say a musical group seeks compensation for profits from Vokal Clothing tied to Nelly line, with potential seven or eight figure damages. Attorney Michael Santucci notes no accounting yet to quantify losses amid multi million dollar year 2002 sales.
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Orlando, Fla
Michael Santucci
Fort Lauderdale
Vokal Clothing Co
Nelly
Santucci
One killed in morning Odessa crash injures two others
A 76 year old South Carolina man, Robert Garverick, died at the scene in western Odessa after a two vehicle collision on Interstate 20 near FM 1936 exit. His wife Velvet Garverick was hospitalized in stable condition. Jerry Smith, 48, of Odessa was treated and released at the scene. Garverick’s Tahoe collided with Smith’s Dodge pickup, sending the Tahoe into the median and rolling into westbound traffic. Both Garvericks wore seat belts. Smith did not.
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South Carolina
Odessa
Robert Garverick
Elgin
S.C
Ector County
B.J. White
Velvet Dean Garverick
Medical Center Hospital
Jerry Smith
Department of Public Safety
Eric Gray
Robert Gary
Erick
Smith
Garverick
Garvericks
Derby set to spark record bets at Churchill Downs
Hollywood report notes Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs with twenty thoroughbreds racing and no clear favorite as bookmakers predict a record betting haul. Also mentions Bill Clinton promoting a memoir in June and various political and cultural snips from the week.
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Hollywood
Churchill Downs
Louisville
Texas House debates broad tax plan with gaming revenue aim
A Texas House committee advanced a finance package proposing caps and rate hikes. Motor vehicle and boat sales taxes would rise to 7.75 percent, an amusement ticket surcharge would apply to entertainment items, and legalized video gambling at racing tracks could generate about 1.5 billion in state revenue. Rep Vilma Luna criticized the proposal calling it a skunk while noting differing views ahead of full House action.
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Rick Perry
Vilma Luna
Corpus Christi
Luna
Texas Lottery Winning Numbers Report
Friday April 29 draws list PICK 3 results with numbers 8 1 9 for the day and 5 7 as the night payout, indicating a 5 cent play option. The display shows 5 2 6 13 23 34 as winning numbers for the prior draw with the latest results highlighted.
New Mexico Lottery Road Runner Cash 3 Draw
The New Mexico Lottery reports a Road Runner Cash 3 draw with numbers 11 12 19 22 29 for a Monday game. Specific date not provided due to placeholder text xx.
Odessa American contact and subscription information snippet
The Odessa American lists contact numbers for news sports bridal and ads, office hours, and subscription rates. It includes addresses in Odessa Texas and mentions holidays, with partial rate details and service lines for different departments.
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Paul Zoeller
Fifth Street
Grant Avenue
Eighth St
Albertsons
H.e-B
42Nd St
Samb&Club
John Ben Shepperd
Wal-Mart
Freedom
Tom Sizemore
Pete Rose
Bristol, Conn
Peter
Ich
Rose
ESPN
Sizemore
Oliver Stone
Buffy’ Star
Los Angeles
Buffy the Vampire
Slayer
Nicholas Brendon
Nacogdoches
Argus Hamilton
Bill Clinton
White House
General Motors
Saudi Arabia
Ahmad Chalabi
U.S. Senate
John Kerry
George Bush
Ann Arbor
Laura Bush
Dick Cheney
Senate
Vietnam
Iraq
Ianh
Comedy Store
Hamiton.com
Texas Lottery
New Mexico
Elena
Odessa American
E. 4Th Street
P.O
Patrick Canty
John Ker
Fox
Oaoa
Mall
Martin Luther King Jr
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