UTPB gains four-year status and Odessa reforms noted
May saw the University of Texas of the Permian Basin become a four-year university after a 20 year push led by Sen. Montford and Lt. Gov. Richards staff, with Duane Leach resigning as president and Edwin serving interim. Odessa District faced economic shifts with an enterprise zone tax abatements and Highland Pump planning a large factory within it. The city also saw a major multi homicide case, changes in police leadership, and a city manager dismissal amid restructuring. The Permian High title, a newspaper closure, and broader state economic shifts were noted alongside the Gulf War price context and a landmark lottery approval.
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Law
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Hattie Mae Smith
Casey Branch
Stephens
James H. Jenkins
Jenkins
Daytona Beach
Fla
Bill Brown
Brown
Lorraine Bonner
W. R. “Bro” Hill
Bob Slider
Fred Crawford
Permian High
San Antonio Marshall
Stallone sells waterfront mansion to unknown buyer
Miami real estate reports the 24,000 square foot Mediterranean style estate and three guest houses were sold last week for about 16.2 million to an unnamed buyer after initial deals with Heim Ifergane and Orient Express fell through. Original price was 27 million. Stallone bought the property in 1993 for 8 million.
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Sylvester Stallone
Heim “Michel” Ifergane
Alan Jacobson
London
Orient-Express
Stallone
Stephans Departures Spotlight MCH Financial Struggles and Praise
The 1988 hospital turnaround leader Stephans is leaving amid mixed views on finances and morale. Hayes praises the $25 million expansion and $8 million asset boost while Hetzler and Boutin cite past concerns. Torres and Thompson stress long term health and funding impacts amid disputed board communications.
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Hayes
Hetzler
Boutin
MCH
Virgil Trower
Buice
Trower
J. Michael
Abraham Torres
Torres
Thompson
RhuMAb E25 Offers New Path in Asthma Treatment
Asthma therapies rely on steroids despite long term growth and side effects. RhuMAb E25, a mouse-human antibody blend, aims to block IgE and reduce allergic reactions. In a 12 week trial, high and low dose RhuMAb E25 plus tapering steroids cut inhaled steroid use and symptoms versus placebo, with significant portions stopping or lowering steroid use. Singulair remains an alternative option.
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Genentech
Novartis Pharma AG
Tanox
W. James Metzger
East Carolina University
Metzger
Peter J. Barnes
Britain
National Heart and Lung Institute
Bus crash damages triage center in Colorado Springs
Nine patients were moved from a waiting room transformed into a triage center and four were in critical condition at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. Six others were taken to Penrose Hospital with three in critical condition, while an eighth patient in Pueblo remained in critical condition. Two of Chuck Watson's daughters were aboard the Houston Aeros owner’s bus. a 17 year old suffered a broken collarbone and elbow, and a 14 year old sister was largely uninjured. Investigators will study skid marks and inspect the bus for possible mechanical causes.
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Colorado Springs
Sharon Stinton
Penrose Hospital
Ron Gerity
Pueblo
Chuck Watson
Houston Aeros
Kprc-Tv
Houston
Watson
State Patrol
Ron Loven
Four students admit plotting Columbine style attack at South High
Four teen suspects from Cleveland’s South High School admitted conspiracy to commit aggravated murder and inducing panic after a tipped-off threat to open fire on homecoming day. Eight guns were seized from two homes and two classroom maps showing shooter positions were found. Authorities say motive is not racially charged.
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Cleveland
South High School
Andy Napier
Benjamin
Balducci
Cuyahoga County
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Adam Gruber
John Borowski
Michael White
South High
Blaise Thomas
Texas Lottery Winning Numbers Draw Update
State lottery officials released the latest winning numbers for the Lotto drawing. The results list multiple prize categories with a run of numbers drawn, and no jackpot winner announced in this draw. Players are urged to check tickets for any matched numbers and claim prizes before the deadline.
Informed Source: Language, History and Ocean Facts
A collage of trivia on names origins and language, a South Pacific undersea area with many volcanoes, the word rascal from rascaille, and zodiac luck. Bird plumage varies by species while cormorants dive for unseen feeding opportunities. A graduate cites workplace sexual harassment law and Lloyd's Welsh roots.
Odessa American publication notice
Public notice from the Odessa American newspaper provides mailing and postal details including address, publication frequency, and postmaster contact for address changes. It lists the newsroom location at 222 E. 4th Street Odessa Texas and PO Box 2952 for subscription updates.
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Odessa American
E. 4Th Street
Odessa
Readers' Guide Switchboard and Contact Details
Readers Guide provides switchboard numbers 337 6262 for local calls and 800 375 4661 for out of town callers plus an email address and the web site Www.oapa.com for further information.
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Oapa.com
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