Democrats open convention in Los Angeles to lift Gore
Democrats gather in Los Angeles for a four day convention mixing policy and politics as they aim to reintroduce Al Gore to voters. The event seeks to distinguish Gore from Clinton and Bush while signaling a transition beyond the Clinton era and boosting Gore’s momentum. Clinton will deliver a farewell style address as Gore’s campaign gains pace.
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Dot-com layoffs drive renewed job searches in 2000s economy
As consolidation weeds out weaker dot-com firms, many workers laid off return to the job market. Industry observers note a surge in applicants seeking new roles, reflecting a cautious but persistent push for employment stability amid lingering tech-sector volatility.
ECISD Board To Meet Tuesday In Odessa
Ector County Independent School District trustees will convene at 7 p m Tuesday in the Administration Building at 802 N. Sam Houston. Agenda items include approval of 2000 2001 salary schedules budget and tax rate. University of Texas of the Permian Basin freshmen orientation runs Wednesday and Thursday in the student lounge with fall class registration available. admissions contact 552 2605. Tell Me A Story column misses today's paper due to technical problems.
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Balloon pilot fires burner at Rogue Valley Balloon Rally
Sacramento flyer Dale Cummings pilots the Queen Yellow Diamond during the Rogue Valley Balloon Rally in Medford Oregon as dawn light breaks over the course.
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Crosswalk safety drive as Odessa schools reopen
Ector County deputies and Odessa police patrol school zones to curb traffic during before and after school pickups. Dowling Elementary Principal Jeretha Lee urges parents to let staff guide students across crosswalks, noting near-miss injuries when children jump onto moving vehicles.
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Texas Democrats Poolside Welcome at Culver City Event
Texas Democratic delegates to the Democratic National Convention gather poolside at their airport hotel after an afternoon reception hosted by Culver City Democrats while other states enjoyed Hollywood welcome parties. The scene contrasts Texas delegates with others at LA gatherings.
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Texas
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Rare Perseid meteor shower lights West Texas skies
West Texas residents enjoyed a rare sky show over the weekend as the Perseid meteor shower coincided with an aurora borealis display. Astronomers described the Northern Lights as a once-in-a-generation sight for the region, with observers from El Paso to Hueco Tanks State Historical Park witnessing the glow and meteor streaks.
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Crowded highways spur births in traffic tale
In Atlanta a woman in morning rush hour screamed for her mother to drive faster as labor pains intensified. The scene moved to a suburban setting in Cumming, Georgia with a mother and child awaiting hospital arrival amid jammed highways.
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Three dead and one injured in Gardendale crash
A Sunday evening crash in Gardendale left three dead and one critically hurt. A 1988 Jeep Cherokee traveling west on Cottonwood Road ran a stop sign and struck a 1997 Ford truck on Hollyhock Road. The Ford spun, rolled, and its driver was ejected.
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