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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 2013

Page

9

Fort Hood survivors prepare to testify against Hasan in court

LILLINGTON, N.C. Survivors of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting prepare for Maj. Nidal Hasan to stand trial. Alonzo Lunsford Shawn Manning and Kathy Platoni recall trauma, two bullets each, and fear lessons as Hasan represents himself in a wheelchair. Manning vows composure while Lunsford vows to confront the attacker.

Lillington N.C Alonzo Lunsford Kathy Platoni Shawn Manning Fort Hood Army Texas Maj Nidal Malik Hasan Hasan Taliban Gression Manning Afghanistan Lunsford U.S. Army Memorial Fort Hood Lacey Wash

Local teen Savannah shines in town Idol tryout

Kristi l describes Savannah as naturally musical with early piano and guitar start. The Permian student, active in Cross Roads Fellowship worship and Black Magic, wowed judges after singing Adele's One and Only in round one, advancing to round two among seven contestants.

Kristi Savannah Cross- Roads Fellowship Black Magic Permian Sara Bareilles Adele

Savannah Young Eyes American Idol Austin Auditions

Savannah Young, winner called by Fox stations, heads to Austin for American Idol tryouts amid strong talent and supportive family. Co host Charles Smith notes local contestants may gain front of line advantage. Wagner Noel venue drew about 75 in attendance. Family praises Savannah’s calm readiness as she travels with Fox 24 covering costs and hospitality. Video of her CrossRoads performance linked online.

Savannah Fox Charles Smith KPEJ Wagner Noél Smith Fox 24 Austin Kristi

Helicopter Crash Kills Two Men Near Big Spring Texas

The Big Spring area saw a helicopter crash killing two subcontractors from Tur lock California and Moscow Idaho. FAA records list the helicopter as owned by Haverfield International Inc. WETT confirms ongoing investigation and safety reviews as the NTSB notes a helicopter crash in Big Spring.

Odessa Stanton Big Spring FAA Haverfield International Inc Gettysburg Wind Texas Austin Wayne Morton WETT National Transportation Safety Board

Odessa Tank Farm Maintains Multi-Tank Water System

Odessa maintains three water storage tanks on JBS Parkway Oakwood Drive and 53rd Street Dawn Avenue and Rainbow Drive. The 3 million gallon tank dates to 1980 and was refurbished in 2011 while the 2 million and 1 million gallon tanks built in 1960 and 1982 were refurbished in 2012. Monthly inspections occur and annual reviews are conducted with a February 2011 drain valve replacement noted.

Odessa Andrea Goodson Jbs Parkway Dawn Tower

Appeals stay in Gonzales murder case sparks funding dispute

The filing details hours of work by experts and jail staff for a federal appeal evaluation, seeking $5 390 beyond a $7 500 district award. It notes past rulings on psychologist bias and Gonzales’s 2009 death sentence, and cites the Texas Habeas Assistance and Training Project.

Federal Appeal Cunningham Carl Stewart U.S. Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit Gonzales Walter Quijano Federal Appeals Texas Habeas Assistance and Training Project

Snelling Affirms ACA Compliance and Principles for Staffing

The American Staffing Association adopts a Statement of Principles on the Affordable Care Act. It commits members to compliance in letter and spirit, aiding clients with ACA demands and costs, avoiding improper practices, and informing employees about new rights and obligations before 2014. Staffing firms connect millions to jobs daily and emphasize flexible work as a career path while pledging ongoing government collaboration and prudent policy evolution.

American Staffing Association ASA ACA Snelling

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