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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1997

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Share Your ELVIS Memories for Odessa American

Readers are invited to share Elvis Presley memories in a tribute feature marking the 20th anniversary of his death on Aug 16. Send memories or letters by Aug 9 to Elvis Letters c/o The Odessa American PO Box 2952 Odessa 79760 for inclusion in a commemorative story.

Elvis Odessa

Budget bills pass with little pain for most

AP reports deficit cutting aims to require sacrifice but early signs suggest Clinton plans to sign both spending and tax measures with limited immediate impact. The administration weighs political constraints as it moves toward final approval amid legislative pressure.

Washington Pan cl Peesidaen Catoni and Ciadereen Clinton Tilawere

Voters to decide tax plan rate in upcoming amendment election

The Ector C Independent School District and Jay Witten face changes to salaries and budgets depending on Proposition 1. If approved, homeowners gain a higher homestead exemption from 5000 to 15000, reducing taxable value and saving about 140 annually for the average homeowner. State funds would reimburse ECISD around 3 million, while failing the measure could force budget cuts and salary adjustments. Local officials and residents express cautious support, noting the broader economic impact on district employees and budgets.

Ector C Independent Jay Witten ECISD Goodman George “Bud Buddy” West Odessa Roland Foster

Monahans Turns Out for Old West Celebration

Pete Paulson, who left car sales eight years ago to pursue the stagecoach business, anchors Monahans Old West festival. He recalls training as a farrier and his lifelong love of horses as his family’s stagecoaches helped shape the event.

Monahans Pete Paulson Monahens Butterfield Paulson Farrier School Pat Ter Ee Gene

Truck Crash on I 78 Shows Heavy Toll on Drivers

On Interstate 78 in New Jersey a loaded 40 ton tractor-trailer struck a passenger car as a Ford Explorer veered off, injuring Lillian and Peter Cash. The crash follows concerns from industry groups about road risks and costs.

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