Odessa College incident ends with gunfire outside dance
Three nonstudents confronted athletes at Odessa College during a dance and followed them across West University Boulevard. Five to six gunshots were fired in the parking area, with one girl terrified behind an ice machine. Investigators labeled the case aggravated assault. suspects are being sought with no arrests yet.
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Odessa College
Watkins
Chari Dalton
West University Boulevard
Paul Shepherd
Odessa Police Department
Metro Homicide
Dalton
Odessa
Sherrie Thompson
Odessa American Matches Empty Stocking Fund Giving Drive
The Salvation Army drive in Odessa runs through December 20 with the Odessa American matching the first 4000 in donations and challenging others to contribute. Gifts and food baskets will be delivered December 20, with updated contributor lists printed in the paper. Donations accepted by mail or in person at two Odessa addresses or online with a note to Odessa Texas Empty Stocking Fund. Angel Tree displays will feature children needing toys and clothes at Wal Mart locations. Information available from the Odessa American or Salvation Army. applications are not accepted by the Odessa American.
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Salvation Army Community Center
11Th St
Odessa
P.O
Odessa American
Salvation Army
Robert Winters
E. 11Th St
P.O. Box
Supreme Court hearing signals political overtones in Florida recount case
Analysis argues the Florida Supreme Court ruling on hand recounts lacks federal merit. Justices' questions reveal divides over state versus federal authority and readings of state decisions. Dissenters Ginsburg Breyer Souter Stevens reflect liberal view. conservatives Scalia Thomas Rehnquist Kennedy OConnor majority. Court watchers warn a 5-4 split or worse could deepen national polarization.
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Florida Supreme Court
Rehnquist
Supreme Court
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
George W. Bush
Theodore Olson
State Supreme Court
Temple University
Constitutional Law
David Kairys
Kairys
Bush
Antonin Scalia
Clarence Thomas
Federal High Court
Florida
Gore
Robert Bennett
Northwestern University
Scalia
Thomas
Anthony Kennedy
Sandra Day O’connor
Ginsburg
Stephen Breyer
David Souter
John Paul Stevens
James F Simon
Rehnquist Court
Laurence Tribe
David H. Souter
Souter
LeAnn Rimes Fame Feud Expands With New Lawsuit
Dallas report notes Wilbur Rimes countersued LeAnn Rimes Entertainment Inc. claiming a 3 percent producer fee from a 1999 agreement. LeAnn’s suit accuses Wilbur and Lyle Walker of siphoning over 7 million over five years. Wilbur denies the charges.
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Dallas
LeAnn Rimes
Wilbur Rimes
Belinda Rimes
Brad Rhorer
J. Cary Gray
Gray
Marfa Shooting Tragedy Focuses on Village Farms Workers
In Marfa, Ornelas shot Serrano and Amaro in the greenhouse then killed himself. Serrano, 36, was critically injured while Amaro, 60, died from a close range rib shot. Villalobos witnessed the events as Ornelas fled, sparking questions about motive and workplace safety.
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Ornelas
Villalobos
Serrano
Esteban Amaro
Amaro
Rusty Taylor
Taylor
Village Farms
Katrina Boxhoorn
Michael Bledsoe
Boxhoorn
Bledsoe
Marfa
Gracie Gonzales
Gonzales
Courtroom tempo and party lines shape Florida recount case
As courts weigh the Florida recount, Gore and Bush camps assess the Supreme Court’s questions. Justices show mixed signals on federal versus state authority, with Florida officials resisting immediate manual recounts and outcomes potentially shifting the race.
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Bush
Gore
O'Connor
US Supreme Court
Florida
Texas Lottery Winning Numbers December Draw
Texas Million numbers 83 2 69 55 listed for Friday December 1. Cash Five numbers 20 21 22 37. Pick 3 numbers 2 0 8.
Lively Mirthful Miscellany From Old Columns
A collage of quirky facts spans language origins zoology and queens with male harems plus copper to deter slugs. Notable statements include hodalum linked to hoodlum and Queen Kahena keeping 400 male athletes, with aside on lizards lacking males in many species and copper’s effect on mollusks. Contact details for L M Boyd appear.
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Kahena
Africa
Odessa American newspaper imprint and postal details
The Odessa American is published every morning at 222 E. 4th Street Odessa Texas with second class postage paid at Odessa. Postmaster address changes should be sent to PO Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760-2952.
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Odessa American
E. 4Th Street
Odessa
Odessa American Classifieds and Contact Details
Readers guide and staff contacts for the Odessa American including editor publisher executive editor and department lines. Classifications and subscription rates appear with delivery and fax numbers plus policy statements on ad acceptance and copyright.
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