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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 2016
Page
2
A column chronicling West Texas charm by Midland journalist Bill Modisett, transporting readers to historic spots and the notable people who shaped the region. Thursday column explores colorful locals, places, and memories that define West Texas.
Lottery snapshot shows numbers 19 32 34 35 16 for Pick 3 Night 420 and Pick 3 Day 547 on Sunday August 13. No further context or participants provided in the readable text.
The Austin road in Circle C Ranch Metropolitan Park honors Police Officer Donald E. Carpenter, killed in the line of duty during a 1964 burglary response. About 70 attendees included Officer Bobby Sides, Carpenter’s daughters, and city officials. Carpenter died two days after being shot at age 28 after a five year service.
The report notes mostly sunny skies in New Mexico with a high near 87 and a low around 60. Ruidoso will be partly cloudy with isolated storms and a high near 77. A historical fact states Odessa Midland had its heaviest one day rainfall of 5.32 inches on August 24, 1934.
The OA NASCAR page traces the latest chase in the sport as leaders press their advantage and rivals rally. Key drivers and teams maneuver through laps, with strategic moves shaping the playoff hunt and podium prospects at the latest event.
Gardening tips from Texas Master Gardeners an educational service organization. Discover more on the Life & Times page. Sunday Go features coast to coast tailgating recipes including Windy City grilled doughnuts and Saint Muffaletta. Harry Connick Jr. also returns to televisions.
Angela Doran, a former Odessan now in Austin, had a vibrant Walgreen parking lot yellow bush photo chosen for Apple’s Shot On iPhone 6s campaign. Doran, a professional photographer and Permian High School graduate, shared the tale on her blog and Instagram, noting the global billboard placements and international publications.
The Odessa American lists address details and contact numbers for newsroom departments, customer service hours, and advertising, with policies on acceptance and liability for ads. It includes subscription rates and general newsroom contacts for News Sports Life & Times Editorial and classifieds.
On August 15 various events are noted including Hirohito announcing Japan’s surrender in 1945. Other milestones mention Macbeth’s death in 1057, Sistine Chapel consecration in 1483, Fort Dearborn battle in 1812, Panama Canal opening in 1914, Rogers and Post crash in 1935, The Wizard of Oz premiere in 1939, DuMont debut in 1946, India independence in 1947, and The Beatles at Shea Stadium in 1965.
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