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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 2000
Page
9
Lisa Haiss recounts a sister’s Michigan wedding from dawn hair appointments to the limo songs and a triumphant bouquet catch. The narrator, now back in Texas, hints at her own upcoming nuptials and reflects on family memories.
Odessa City Council approved the first reading of a 1.86 percent water and sewer rate increase to fund operations and capital improvements for 2000 2001, with bills rising about 29 to 79 cents for water and 27 to 67 cents for sewer. A property tax hike of 2.28 cents per 100 value was also approved, raising the rate from 63.71 to 65.99 cents per 100 by next year.
Tax consultant and part time English teacher Bob Mobley of Monahans has earned the 2000 Exemplary Electronic Return Originator award from the IRS, making him the first Texan to win in three years. He e files at least 100 returns with 90 percent electronically and first-time acceptance on most. A plaque will be awarded August 17 in St Louis.
A six member jury heard testimony in the punishment phase as Shawn Alan McDougal 20 of Crane admitted murder in the death of his former girlfriend Melanie Cadena 18. Autopsy showed asphyxia and blunt force trauma with pattern injuries on the neck. The trial moved to sentencing as autopsy photos and crime scene evidence were shown.
Texas House Speaker Pete Laney will stay home while about 250 Texas delegates travel to Los Angeles for the national convention. Laney has not endorsed Al Gore and says Bush’s presence on the presidential ballot does not affect his decision. He has not attended recent conventions and has worked closely with Bush since early in his tenure.
Broadcasters across the Ohio area report the Aug. 1 court order forcing crediting of The Blade for newspaper originated news won’t change their practice as they rarely reuse newspaper stories. Some station operators warn it may push more state and national content and fewer local reports. Mike Lawrence, co host, comments on compliance and industry impact.
A photo captures an alligator floating Tuesday on the 40 acre Brazos Bend State Park lake in Needville. The reptiles draw crowds as a popular feature at the park located about 50 miles southwest of Houston.
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