Store manager fired after detaining youngster in shoplift case
A Southwest Convenience Stores employee, Berggren, was fired for detaining a juvenile suspected of shoplifting at an Odessa 7-Eleven. Company policy bars staff from detaining suspects, citing safety concerns. Officials defend the rule as preventing violence, noting prior incidents and increased surveillance to deter theft.
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Joe
Com
Southwest
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Ee Ee
Sciemnes
Taataamieres Oa
Lindsey
Pappes
Southwest Convenience Stores
Odessa
Friend's Convenience Stores
John Taylor
Highway 80
Town & Country Food Stores
Survey ranks metro areas for livability and cost of living
The survey places top metro areas like Seattle Bellevue Everen Houston and Washington DC in high livability spots with strong entertainment, tech and finance jobs. It notes cost of living remains a weakness with New York and Los Angeles scoring extreme highs and lows in arts health and crime.
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Savan
Orange County
Seattle-Bellevue-Everen
Wash
Houston
Washington D.C
Phoenix-Mesa
Ant
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minn
Atlanta
Fla
San Diego
Calif
Philadelphia
Johnson City
Kingsport
Bristol
Tennessee
Virginia
Texarkana
Texas
Arkansas
Bangor
Maine
New York City
Los Angeles
Big Apple
New York
FBI
Newark
St. Lewis
New Orleans
Staisics
Susie Chie
Cleveland
Madonna says pregnancy not for public consumption
Madonna vented at public scrutiny after announcing her first postpartum interview. She reflected that media turned her pregnancy into a spectacle while noting she felt fine until the final weeks. Lourdes was born October 14, and she plans no marriage to the father Carlos Leon.
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Madonna
Arlington
USA Today
Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon
Carlos Leon
Mexico votes on citizenship law amid exile and dual allegiance debate
Law aims to seal early this week with two thirds of Mexico's state legislatures and presidential signature. It bars Mexicans abroad from voting, allowsMexican-born citizens to retain nationality even if joining another country, provoking concerns over cultural loss and oath of allegiance.
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Mexico
Ernesto Zedillo
Tenorio Adame
Democratic Revolution Party
U.S
Odessa Salvation Army fund drive seeks 30000 in Odessa
The Salvation Army and the Odessa American announce a Christmas fund drive to aid low income families in Odessa with a target of 30000 dollars. The Odessa American matched 3000 dollars and an anonymous donor pledged 5000 as a two to one match once 10000 is raised. The campaign runs through December 20, with names of contributors to be published and donors able to remain anonymous. Donations can be mailed or delivered to the Salvation Army Community Center or the Odessa American offices. Angel Tree displays will list children needing toys at City Hall Emar and other local sites. For more information call the Odessa American or Salvation Army.
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Salvation Army
Odessa American
Odessa
Salvation Army Community Center
10Th St
Ssa American
Fourth St
City Hall
Eighth St
Emar
E. 42Nd St
Thrifty Nickel
N. Golder Ave
Texas Commerce Bank
N. Grant Ave
Army Community Center
Clinton’s Campaign Appeals On Youth Perils and Reform
Clinton warns about teen smoking and TV violence while pushing campaign finance reform. He calls for streamlined handling of international crises and terrorism as he argues the political ground has shifted beneath our feet.
Odessa American Weekly Survey Details Promote Lottery Ads
The Odessa American notes a weekly Me Died survey with a four digit entry, deadline at midnight Thursday, and submission options by fax or email. Texas Lottery ads urge regular play to avoid missing a big jackpot as promotional feats appear to boost sales.
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Odessa
Freedom.com
Texas Lottery
InfoLine 580-INFO Responding Anonymously Requested
The notice invites readers to respond without providing a name and phone number if they wish to be quoted, offering a voluntary option to share identifying details for attribution. The message emphasizes privacy while allowing optional contact information for quotes.
HOW TO HELP FOR EMPTY STOCKING FUND
Information for contributing to the Empty Stocking Fund is provided with mailing or delivery at the Army Community Center and Odessa American office. Contact numbers for the Odessa American and Salvation Army are listed for further details and assistance.
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Sam
Dewy & Say
Tee
Ken Brodnax
Cary Saty Senay
Laure Dervis
Sonje Memok Pti Tmo
Odessa Police Advisory Notes and Contact Info
A garbled text fragment relates to Texas numbers and an Odessa police contact at 4682 E University Blvd with phone number 915 48 243. It appears as an unofficial bulletin about local police presence and a nonstandard request. The fragment is unclear but centers on Odessa’s police information and a contact channel.
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Morris
Clinton
Sherry Rowlands
New York University
Texas
Poe
Emser
TLC Poliie
Odessa Ac
Universty Blvd
Du Pont Lawyers Claim He Is Crazy
Philadelphia AP report states Du Pont lawyers assert John is psychotic and not responsible for his actions. The brief cites defense statements describing mental illness as the basis for insanity.
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du Pont
Philadelphia
John Mouth
Odessa American User's Guide
The Odessa American lists publication details for its Odessa Texas newspaper. It notes USPS 402960, morning edition, address at 222 East 4th Street, Odessa TX 79761, second class postage, and postmaster restrictions on redistribution.
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Odessa American
E. 4Th Street
Odessa
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