Red light crash on Dixie Boulevard injures Odessa woman
A three car collision at the Dixie Boulevard and Second Street corner Friday afternoon sent an Odessa woman to the hospital with minor injuries. Jesus Melendez 32 drove a 2001 Chevy one ton westbound. James Abeya 44 in a Ford Ranger eastbound ran a red light and struck Melendez. Ditmore 25 in a Honda Accord in the turning lane was also injured and transported. Abeya received a citation for running a red light.
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Jo Ditmore
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Bush seeks diversification in 401(k) plans amid Enron fallout
Under Bush proposals workers in a 401(k) could diversify after three years, limiting company stock holdings amid calls for broader diversification. Enron's heavy stock allocation underscores pushback as lawmakers weigh 10 to 20 percent caps and stronger disclosures, while critics argue the plan doesn't go far enough.
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Promotions In Lae Patrol Lead Officers To Sergeant Rank
Davey Tarbet promoted from corporal to sergeant while Johnny Valder becomes sergeant. Valderaz, with the OPD since 1987, holds Advanced Peace Officer and Firearms Instructor certificates and has led SWAT. Both officers pursue further education credits and leadership roles within the department.
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Oscar Nominees to Be Announced by Harden and Pierson
Hollywood moves toward the 74th Academy Awards with Marcia Gay Harden and Frank Pierson slated to unveil nominations on February 12. Harden, last year’s winner for Pollock, returns as a presenter before the March 24 ceremony at Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. In other entertainment notes, James King, a 22 year old model and Revlon spokeswoman, discusses her tight team and solo time away from work. In a separate legal matter, actor Brad Renfro turns himself in on probation violation charges in Fort Lauderdale after a prior yacht theft incident near Knoxville, with a history including The Client and other film roles.
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Lee Krasner
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Ed Harris
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New York
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Rosie O'Donnell
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Fla
Broward
Brad Renfro
Knoxville
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Lottery Numbers From Texas and New Mexico Provide Quick Draw Recap
Readable fragments show Texas two step numbers 10 16 18 429 for Friday February 1 and New Mexico cash 5 7 20 24 25 for Thursday January 31 from lottery websites. The text mixes URLs and partial formatting without full context or official results.
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New Mexico
Odessa American contact details and newsroom numbers
Odessa American provides daily edition details including address at 222 E. 4th Street Odessa Texas 79762 and postmaster box 2952 for mail changes. Main office line 337-6262 operates 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on some days. out-of-town calls Reach 800 375 4661.
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Classified Advertising Contacts and Fax Numbers
A readers guide lists ram ansors ca s 333-7602 and 334-8641 for advertising. Classified Department contact at 333-7777 with 24 hour fax 333-7619. American reserves the right to accept or reject any advertisement and not be liable for errors. Includes email addresses and additional numbers 333-7720 334-8671 333-7764.
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Correction: Air time for Odessa channel special
The January 31 Odessa American corrected a Discovery Channel airing for The Prosecutors featuring Odessa Police Lt. Harold Thomas and Lt. Vic Sikes. The program will air at 8 p.m. today, and the paper regrets the error.
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Discovery Channel
Odessa
Harold Thomas
Vic Sikes
Escaped Suspect Crashes Patrol Car After Front-Seat Escape
James Clyde Shields, 35, in custody on drug manufacturing charges near Vancouver Washington, escaped by sliding hands to front, opening the Plexiglas shield and taking the wheel. He led a high speed chase on Interstate 5 before crashing into a pole, a sheriff's sergeant noting the arresting suspect's unusual limberness.
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Vancouver
Wash
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