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Odessa American Photographers Capture a Year of History
Larry Beckner and OA photographers Darwin Weigel Mark Sterkel and chief photographer Larry Beckner documented a year of triumph and tragedy in Odessa Fort Davis coverage during the Republic of Texas standoff Ratliff Stadiums Odessa High School Victory over Permian High for the first time in 34 years and the shift to digital photography as chips and cellular links enable image transfer from anywhere in the world.
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