Bush and Gore feud intensifies in Florida recount crisis
Bush and Gore clash over electors as recounts spark legal battles and a stalled race. In Texas and Florida, courts hear urgent pleas to count ballots while lawmakers weigh a legislative slate. The nation watches a nationwide standoff with Supreme Court scrutiny and political maneuvering from Bush allies and Gore advisers.
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Empty Stocking Fund Contributions Information
Contributions may be mailed or delivered to the Salvation Army Community Center in Odessa or to the Odessa American. Donors using the website should note Odessa Texas Empty Stocking Fund. For information call the Odessa American or Salvation Army numbers provided.
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Salvation Army Community Center
Ellth St
Odessa
Odessa Salvation Army Empty Stocking Fund campaign seeks 40000 goal
Donations fund food clothing and toys for Odessa families through December 20. Odessa American will match up to 4000 and call on businesses to contribute matching funds. Gifts will be delivered December 20. Anonymous donations and dedications are allowed. Angel Tree displays at Wal Mart will list children in need. contact Odessa American or Salvation Army for details.
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Army
Odessa
Odessa American
Salvation Army
Robert Winters
Salvation Army Community Center
11Th St
Fourth St
Salvationarmy.org
Odessa Texas
Wal- Mart
Jbs Parkway
42Nd Street
Blaine emerges from Arctic ice after 62 hours entombment
David Blaine, 26, escaped a six ton ice block after 62 hours entombment. He appeared wobbly and incoherent, then was wrapped in blankets and transported by ambulance. Medical teams watched for hypothermia and complications as coverage notes his past stunts.
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New York
David Blaine
Blaine
Controversy Over Illegal Voter Registrations in Loving County
Reeves Ector Ward Winkler and other counties urged residents to register in Loving County to influence its election. County officials report a spike in new voters from 146 to 212 and suspect out of county registrations. District Attorney Reynolds says investigations possible. Texas Ranger Gerry Villalobos leads probe for possible perjury and voter fraud questions.
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Ward
Winkler
Loving County
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Hanson
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Harlan Hopper
Randy Reynolds
Mentone
Reynolds
Texas Rangers
Gerry Villalobos
Cattle theft case ties Texas and Louisiana bust
The case links Wallace and Simmons in a major livestock and equipment theft ring across Louisiana Texas and Mississippi. Investigators say more than 300000 in goods were stolen and recovered including horses mules cows trucks trailers and saddles. Authorities report multiple warrants, bonds posted, and ongoing efforts to locate victims and additional suspects.
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Louisiana
Morehouse Parish
Jerry Wyatt
Wallace
Midland County
Gary Painter
Midland
John Simmons
South County
Simmons
Danny McGrew
Joe Hammersla
Texas
Terrell
Hammersin
Hammersla
Alan Thompson
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Thompson
Midland County Sheriff’s Office
Arkansas
Mississippi
Cleburne
Johnson County
New Albany
Union County
Miss
Bastrop
John
Odessa-Midland
Painter
Budget tensions as Texas lawmakers eye 700 million emergency needed
As lawmakers prepare for the 140 day session starting January 9, officials say an emergency appropriation of up to 700 million is needed to cover Medicaid costs and a larger prison population. Analysts warn growth in tax receipts may not offset rising service demands. Budget questions focus on protecting education, health, and transportation while considering tax cuts.
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Ratliff
Ken Armbrister
Victoria
Budget Board
Dick Lavine
Center For Public Policy Priorities
Lavine
Texas Lottery Winning Numbers Cash 5
Texas Lottery results for Thursday November 30 show Cash Five numbers 12 17 27 29 33 and Pick 3 digits 2 1 8.
Sound of "e" in English and odd medical myths
Informed Source by L.M. Boyd notes 33 spellings for the English "e" sound and recalls quirky facts. It mentions a newborn rabbit doubling weight in six days and a medical claim that a man must be 3.84 times as tall as his thigh bone to be considered perfect. A wingding is defined as a lavish lively party with roots in slang for a drug induced fit. Two out of five men change their shoes at least daily.
Three Marfa Residents Involved In Fatal Shooting
Taylor says all three lived in Marfa and were unrelated. Law enforcement describes the killings as a personal conflict among the trio. Police downplay any link to employment with a local company. He notes rare local murder by self-inflicted action.
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Marfa
Taylor
Rio Grande
Odessa American USPS details note unique posting info
The snippet reiterates mailing and publication details for the Odessa American. It states the paper is published every morning in Odessa Texas, provides the street address 222 E. 4th Street, lists USPS 402-960, notes second class postage, and directs address changes to PO Box 2952 in Odessa 79760-2952.
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Odessa American
E. 4Th Street
Odessa
Odessa American Classifieds Masthead and Rates
Publisher and editorial staff names and contact details. Subscription rates for daily weekly and weekend editions listed. Customer service hours and copyright notice included.
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Mail
Odessa American
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