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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 2008

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Year in review OA Photo Editor Mark Sterkel work

Local brief highlights photographer Mark Sterkel byline OA Photo Editor with a year in review look at his images. It notes standout shots and ongoing projects from the year.

Mark Sterkel

Banished words list notes New Year language trends

Lake Superior State University released its 33rd annual List of Words Banished from the Queen's English for Misuse, Overuse and General Uselessness. The list includes surge waterboarding perfect storm and it is what it is as examples, with reader anecdotes and comments on language choices.

Detroit Lake Superior State University Iraq Michael Raczko Swanton Ohio Jeffrey Skrenes St. Paul, Minn Ssn.edu

City Attorney Charles Long faces probe over misconduct claim

City records show Long admitted touching a female employee and using pet names, citing a friendly relationship and friendship. Investigator notes released under FOIA outline Long's stunned reaction and insistence the relationship remained consensual and nonprofessional.

City Attorney Suspended Over Harassment Grievance

A female city employee filed a grievance against City Attorney Larry Long under the city's harassment policy. An outside investigator was hired for $10,000 to probe the claim. The council suspended Long for 30 days and ordered 10 hours of sensitivity counseling. he returned to work on November 5.

Tor Long Susan Sorrells Employment Practices Solutions Larry Long EPS

Bizzell aims for 2008 Paralympics after losing leg in crash

Jim Bob Bizzell, 21, lost his right leg in a March motorcycle accident. He now trains for Beijing 2008 Paralympics, aiming to run 100 200 and 300 meters and form a relay team. His mother Christi Baggett praises his resilience as he works as a juvenile mentor in Oklahoma.

Jim Bob Bizzell Permian High Bizzell U.S Beijing Christi Baggett Oklahoma Joe Bob Bizzell

Iraan teens accused of deer deaths play in basketball tourney

Four Iraan High students faced hunting deer with illegal means and hunting in a closed season charges after confessing on Dec. 14. Two players, Carl Cade and Zak Owen, participated in the Alley Hoop Tournament Dec. 13–15, scoring 6 and 2 points as Iraan Braves beat Fort Hancock 82–74. Disciplinary actions place the youths in the district’s Disciplinary Alternative Education program for 88 days off campus.

Iraan Maj Steve Whitaker San Angelo Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Whitaker PETA Carl Cade Zak Owen Owen Cade Iraan Braves Fort Hancock Pecos County Justice of the Peace Cathy Ervine Iraan High Coy Barker John Fellows Kevin Allen Allen

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