Death toll in Afghanistan reaches five hundred US service members
The AP tally shows at least 500 US service members killed in Afghanistan and surrounding regions as violence spikes. Civilians total deaths at least 600 this year through July, with 128 killed by US or NATO forces. Overall US troop fatalities reach 92 this year amid a rising insurgency and calls for more troops.
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Area sales tax rebates show broad gains across Permian Basin
Odessa nears a record as more than a dozen Basin communities post tax rebate totals. Alpine reports 94574.93, Andrews 355098.34, Big Spring 680541.13, Fort Stockton 319841.29, and Wink 15218.48 with varied up and down percentages in the latest figures.
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Arrest of McLaughlin Triggers Community Shock in Kermit
FBI served a federal arrest warrant on McLaughlin Thursday afternoon with local police assisting. Williams noted residents expressed shock as a small town learns of the arrest. McLaughlin was taken to Midland for safekeeping and is expected before a federal magistrate to discuss bond in coming days. Details of the FBI tip remain sealed in a federal search warrant.
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Winkler County News
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Backpacks raise aid as church plans local pack distribution
The congregation prepares gift backpacks with spiritual support and free haircut certificates to children. Ten groups will distribute Saturday at 10 am in the North Jackson to East 10th Street corridor, funded by $12,000 in member donations. The mission emphasizes serving their neighborhood.
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Mayors Discuss Regional Cooperation Toward Odessa Growth
Perryman and Melton outlined joint efforts on water supply development especially on 191, drilling permits, and public transportation. Odessa Chamber president Boutin praised the dialogue and urged continued collaboration to translate funds into action.
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Anti Bush Legacy Tour to Stop in Odessa Today
The national Bush Legacy Tour arrives at the Ector County Courthouse in Odessa at 11 a.m. today. The bus a mobile museum of Bush failures will host speeches opposing Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and Senator John Cornyn.
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Ector County
Grant Ave
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Kay Bailey Hutchison
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Say Cheese Summer Scrapbook Photo Contest Opens
Time’s winding down to enter our 2008 family vacation photo contest. Submit online in the vacation photos gallery at www.vapa.com/share/galleries by Sept. Voting runs Sept 4 to 11. Prizes include a digital camera for first, a digital photo frame for second, and a $25 gift card for third.
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