Contamination debate over Los Alamos lab waste in Rio Grande
A Texas hydrologist reports low concentrations of explosives and perchlorate from Los Alamos reach the Rio Grande via springs over 60 years. Lab officials dispute rapid river contamination, noting groundwater travel times vary and asserting safety timelines. The Concerned Citizens for Nuclear Safety calls for cleanup and safer waste management.
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Los Alamos
N.M
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Texas
Rio Grande
George Rice
Rice
Concerned
Citizens For Nuclear Safety
James Rickman
Pajarito Plateau
County court tables budgets as Lea Taylor seeks staff hires
County Judge Jerry Caddel led budget hearings where the court tabled department budgets to review county finances. Lea Taylor asked to hire two full time employees to restore positions cut in 1999, while the court split 3-2, denying the two full time posts and largely funding the department at a reduced level.
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Jerry Caddel
Donaldson
Caddel
Lea Taylor
Taylor
Precinct 4
Bob Bryant
Lea
Bryant
Precinct 3
Barbara Graff
Deanna Rushing
Graff
Precinct 1
Freddie Gardner
Greg Simmons
Simmons
Gardner
Budgets Approved by Court and Reconvene at 10 a.m
The court approved budgets for several offices including Commissioners Court 73298, Precinct 1 50420, Precinct 2 50070, Precinct 3 50569, Precinct 4 50320. District Clerk 897918, County Clerk 780767, Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace 144157, Precinct 2 104074, Precinct 3 101215, Precinct 4 101215, County Treasurer 137411, Tax Assessor-Collector 890243, Health Department 815450, Records Management 118985. The court will reconvene at 10 am today.
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Commissioners Court
Health Department
Justice of the Peace
Odessans with Borger ties span city roles and oil links
Odessa figures such as Assistant City Manager David Willard and City Manager Richard Morton share a running joke about how many locals grew up in Borger or worked there. Willard lists Borger connections including YMCA Director Mike Neeley and Odessa College President Vance Gibson, noting Phillips oil plant ties draw residents between towns. Morton and Willard credit the oil industry with cross town ties and relocations.
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David Willard
Borger
Willard
Panhandle
Richard Morton
Who Knows Whom First
Richard
David
Morton
YMCA
Mike Neeley
Larry Melton
Richard Duke
Odessa College
Vance Gibson
Permian
Gene Mayfield
Odessa Development Corporation Board
Seldon Hensley
Phillips
Odessa
Najaf fighting persists as US advances and casualties rise
Explosions shake Najaf Old City amid ongoing clashes. militia presence wanes as some Mahdi Army fighters flee toward Sulaymaniyah. Militant and civilian casualty figures surface from Al-Hakim Hospital and medical officials. Nearby Baghdad and Fallujah see violence with unclear targets and disputed airstrikes. The crisis strains Iraq’s interim government and fuels international calls for intervention.
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al-Sadr
Najaf
Al-Hakim Hospital
Hussein Hadi
Sulaymaniyah
Iraq
al- Sadr
Muatada al-Sadr
Sheik Aws
U.S
Fallujah
Baghdad
See
Roberts plans break from films amid twin pregnancy
Julia Roberts says she will slow down on movie projects as she awaits twins. She has two December releases, Closer and Ocean's 12, but priorities will shift to family. Roberts, 36, is due this winter, and her first children will be with husband Daniel Moder.
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New York
Julia Roberts
Roberts
Newsweek Magazine
Mike Nichols
Jude Law
Natalie Portman
Clive Owen
Steven Soderbergh
Newsweek
Erin Brokovich
Daniel Moder
Odessa sees retail growth at Crossroads Center with UPS and more
Odessa retail market strengthens as Kmart redevelopment attracts national chains. The UPS Store will open at Crossroads Center, with McAlister's Deli and Starbucks already in place. Local officials credit energy prices, job creation, and tax revenue for hotter demand while eyeing continued investor interest and a $90 million school district upgrade fueling local spending.
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Kmart
Lee
Odessa
United Parcel Service
UPS
Crossroads Center
Odessa-Midland
Steve Holmes
Field St
East Second Street
Starbucks
Crossroads
Helr
Neil McDonald
Odessa Chamber of Commerce
McDonald
Chamber
Odessa Development Corp
Family Dollar
Telvista
Ector County Independent School
Missing weapons spark halt at Los Alamos lab
Hollywood chatter notes Los Alamos Nuclear Laboratory halted classified work while missing nuclear materials and components are sought. The piece blends political jests about Donald Trump and Bill Clinton with entertainment buzz about The Exorcist and TV appearances, reflecting a mix of public figures and pop culture.
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Hollywood
Los Alamos
Bush claimed credit as Iraq upset Australia at Athens Olympics
A chaotic mix of political commentary critiques Bush framing Iraq victory for national safety. The piece also notes Homeland Security apologized to Sen Teddy Kennedy after multiple no fly list stops while flying Boston to Washington. It critiques Kerry Edwards campaign rhetoric and perceived elitism.
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Wvy
Iraq
Australia
Bush
White House
America
Homeland Security
Sen
Teddy Kennedy
Boston
Washington
Texas Lottery Winning Numbers and Draw Details
Texas Lottery draft results show Cash 5 numbers 9 12 20 23 35 with 35 as a bonus, plus Pick 3 Day Night draws and Texas Two Step figures. Jackpot listed at 225000 with official site link www tlottery.org for verification.
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Texas
Tlottery.org
New Mexico Lottery Results for August 21
The Road Runner Cash draw shows numbers 12 15 21 22 31 with 18 and a 12th digit. Powerball numbers are 3 16 27 39 402 with Power Play 5. Jackpot listed at 21 million dollars.
Odessa American publication notice fragment
A garbled OCR fragment from the Odessa American contact and publication notice lists staff numbers and department lines. It includes printer reference, post office details, and scattered phone lines for news, sports, editorial, ads, and subscriptions without complete context.
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Chrysler
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