Local Teacher Jones Found Dead After Search Efforts
The body of a Bush Elementary School PE teacher Jones was found after a tip led sheriffs on horseback to a scene near Jefferson Street. An autopsy was ordered. Witness described a suspect vehicle with torches in its bed and a broken window.
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Couple sues Cornwell over novel based on daughter's death
A Virginia couple sues Patricia Cornwell and Macmillan alleging All That Remains mirrors the death of their daughter Annamaria Phelps and her fiancé's brother. They claim autopsy details were obtained from an unsolved case. The suit seeks unspecified damages.
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Strait Carter top CMA Award nominees
George Strait and Deana Carter lead the CMA Awards contenders with five nominations each at a news conference at the Grand Ole Opry House. Nominees include Garth Brooks, Vince Gill, Alabama, Diamond Rio, and Tim McGraw. The winner will be announced in September on CBS.
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Tax credit may cushion workers' hours and family time
Lourdes Garcia, a 36 year old single mother in Hialeah Florida earns 8.75 an hour as a supply clerk and 20 weekly for Saturday office cleaning. The child tax credit could let her cut back hours and spend Sundays with her three children ages 15 11 and 9. She notes working leaves little time for her kids and worries about meals with fatigue.
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UPS substitutes drivers as postal limits curb parcels
UPS spokesman Ken Shapero says substitute drivers from varied roles may fill gaps while the postal service limits daily parcel deliveries. Hunter notes customers won’t notice due to mute arrangements and standing freight accounts. Odessa Postmaster Guadalupe Ramirez says operations are smooth and shows four parcel limits for noncommercial senders.
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Neighbors form watch to deter crime on Cumberland and Verde
Sandra You block captain on Cumberland Road says Neighborhood Watch unites residents to curb crime and drug dealing. Munro Shintam on Verde Avenue reestablished the watch after new families moved in, emphasizing protecting babies and seniors as a public statement against crime.
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Lotto Texas and Pick-3 Numbers Update
Up-to-date information on Lotto Texas and Pick-3 numbers is available by calling 580-4636 and entering NOTE. Winning numbers are unofficial until verified by the Texas Commission. The TLC office is in Odessa at 4682 E University Blvd. and can be reached at (915) 368-5243.
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Guam Crash Leaves Survivors At Scene Of Ruin And Smoke
A military jet crashed near Anderson Air Force Base Guam causing a fuel line rupture and an aviation fuel spill after the aircraft reportedly snagged a pipeline. Officials say no fire or distress call occurred prior to the crash. Navy officials stopped fuel flow, and survivors were pulled from the wreck with aid from local governor Carl Gutierrez. An 18 member NTSB team led by Greg Feith arrived to investigate.
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Odessa American Classified Ad Rates And Policies
Contact details for ads and the classifieds department are listed along with circulation rates and terms. The paper reserves the right to reject ads and is not liable for errors or omissions or for failure to publish. Rates shown for mail subscriptions and various plans.
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