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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1997
Page
9
A reader criticizes glamorizing photos of both adults and children arguing that real childhood moments matter more. The column notes Friday appearances by Laura Dennis and invites reader email comments.
Five ECISD campuses received top marks on the state report card for 1 percent or less and 94 percent attendance or higher. Schools must meet TAAS subgroup pass rates, low dropout rates, and minimum group percentages to rank, with Stokes noting no districtwide deficiencies in reading writing or math.
Lifeguards at Odessa four pools perform rescue training scenes in a Baywatch style drill. An unconscious young woman receives care as a tense bystander is restrained while lifeguards coordinate emergency response and calm the crowd. Dean Woodson Park Pool leads a team in the drill.
Tim Turner, a former Exxon and Phillips Petroleum employee, launched a campaign for Texas land commissioner. He criticizes the office for spiraling growth, ethics and efficiency concerns, and backs reducing the office’s size and budget. Mauro, a Democrat, is considering a run for governor.
World Breast Feeding Day will be observed today by 20 Permian Basin WIC Clinics offering information and educational events for pregnant women and breast feeding mothers. Judy Hardin says clinics help enroll women in prenatal or child health services.
Odessa Utilities will resume using a chloramine disinfectant in the city water supply. Residents will notice only a slight change in taste and odor, with the chlorine taste becoming less noticeable. City officials switched to a free chlorine residual on June 25 due to difficulties maintaining chlorine residuals caused by nitrification. the issue was addressed by reducing ammonia added to the water.
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