Billboards welcome Family Dollar to Odessa
Three billboards greet a new Family Dollar distribution center in Odessa. A temporary sign at Interstate 20 and John Ben Shepperd Parkway is to come down today while two longer lasting signs remain at 2524 Andrews Highway and 512 East Eighth Street. The initiative involves the Odessa Development Corporation, with contributions from Fairfield Inn, Lamar Outdoor Signs, and Clear Channel radio.
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Fairfield Inn
Wesley Burnett
Odessa Chamber of Commerce
Odessa Development Corporation
Andrews Highway
Eighth St
Dianna Juarez
Lamar
Clear Channel
Guy V. Speck
Odessa
Family Dollar
John Ben Shepperd
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Richard Babcock of Texas grew a colossal 159‑pound watermelon named Big Bertha since May after planting ordinary seeds. The vine stretched nearly 30 inches, with a 50‑inch waistline, born from friendly competition with his brother in law.
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Richard Babcock
Odessa
Babcock
Nicky
Big Bertha
Texas
Jack
West Forming Texas Child Porn Task Force
State Rep Buddy West announced a task force to combat child adult material in Texas. The panel includes legislators state agencies and nonprofits, aiming to meet in September and strengthen laws. Odessa Republican West says the effort will use state lawmaking bodies to confront this issue with tougher measures and enforcement. Virginia Donaldson founder of Permian Basin Citizens for Decency supports the move and notes long collaboration with West.
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Buddy West
Texas
West
Virginia Donaldson
Permian Basin
Citizens For Decency
Buddy
Donaldson
Fox cancels Texas trip strains USMexico ties
AP reports Vicente Fox canceled his Texas ranch visit amid criticism of his closeness to President George W. Bush. Critics say the move weakens Fox's leverage in Washington while strengthening his domestic political position. The piece notes Fox faces a hostile Congress and blockages on his proposals, with travel friction cited as part of the broader tensions.
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Mexico City
U.S
George W. Bush
Vicente Fox
Texas Ranch
Fox
Washington
Congress
United States
Millions Struggle After India Floods Ravage Assam Village
The Brahmaputra floods devastate Assam’s Sootea village in India’s northeast. Arun Kalita and his wife and four children survive in a tarpaulin shelter, relying on government aid as homes wash away, schools vanish, and widespread homelessness follows intense rainfall and flooding.
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Kamini
Swapan
Gauhati
India
Assam
Nepal
Bangladesh
Lahorighat
Brahmaputra
Arun Kalita
Sootea
Kalita
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Paul Zoeller
Amelon
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