Elvis Still King of Rock as Poll Shows Wide Lead
ABC News poll of 1,023 adults taken Aug 7–11 finds Elvis Presley named greatest rock star by nearly 40 percent, far ahead of rivals at single digits. Jimi Hendrix at 4 percent, Lennon Mccartney Jagger Springsteen Clapton and Michael Jackson at 2–4 percent. Nine in ten say Presley left lasting cultural impact. Public split on fandom. four in ten view him as a good role model, while nearly six in ten disagree.
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Amber Alert Network Groups Texas Officials to Speed Kidnapping Alerts
Odessa police say a statewide Amber Alert is intended to unify local agencies for faster information sharing when children are abducted. Gov Perry activated the network in Texas, linking DPS TLETS, broadcasters and law enforcement to issue alerts within 200 miles and coordinate media coverage.
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Speech Therapy Sparks Wins for Stroke Patients
A new speech therapy program helps stroke patients regain talking abilities. Children enjoy summer activities while photographers capture scenes of activity and motion along the river. ECISD partners with ATPB to offer gardening services and plants for landscaping projects this year. River trip recommendations praise paddling the Missouri River and note a safe, scenic option for floating the Big Muddy.
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Peter Jackson urges Kiwis to donate organs amid low rates
Wellington film director Peter Jackson told Woman's Weekly that New Zealanders must donate kidneys livers and hearts to save lives. He cites one of the world's lowest organ donation rates and the case of 11 month old Katie Tookey needing a liver transplant within five years.
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Rising law enforcement costs in Ector County budgets
In the latest Ector County budget release, police and sheriff departments seek higher funding to cover rising salaries, overtime, training, and equipment costs. Officials warn budgets may strain public safety while pursuing efficiency measures and potential tax adjustments.
County Officials Clash Over Sheriff Budget Pressure
County Commissioner Wilmer Ray laments law enforcement costs draining funds from services for residents while Sheriff Donaldson defends police as serving the public. Judge Jerry Caddel notes rising costs and jail revenue from Bureau of Prisons inmates, warning against major cuts without community impact.
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Abilene Woman Abducts Infant Then Returns It
Paula Lynn Roach were pulled over in Quanah after a nursing home tip. Roach claimed she hadn’t planned the abduction and asked officers about her baby, while her mother believed the infant was her granddaughter. Roach faces up to life in prison if convicted.
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Restatement Tests Auditors After Reviewing Complex Credit Cards
Restatement arose after new auditors reviewed accounting for complex credit-card contracts. The SEC lag delayed posting of results, while CFOs who falsely certify company reports could face prosecution and prison.
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Odessa American contact and delivery information
The Odessa American lists its address at 222 E 4th Street Odessa Texas 79761 and provides mailing and contact details. It notes paper missing line and office phone numbers for local and out of town readers with hours of operation and weekend availability.
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Classified Advertising Rates and Procedures
AnOdessa American classifieds page lists contact methods for ads including classified fax, mail, and email, and provides subscription options with rates for daily, Sunday, and weekend services. The notice warns that no portion may be printed without permission.
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Post Office goes batty
Hollywood report spans multiple topics from the PGA at Hazeltine to a bear market remark and a White House economic summit in Waco. The piece references Martha Stewart, Elvis memorabilia investments, new stamps, and a Pentagon briefing. It blends politics business and pop culture in a rapid, satirical style.
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Eleven San Francisco gang members claim gun rights under Ashcroft ruling
Eleven alleged Big Block gang members filed in June claiming a constitutional right to carry guns based on John Ashcroft's May 2001 declaration expanding Second Amendment protections to individuals. The jury trial continued as the judge refused to dismiss the gun charges in July 2002.
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