Massive North Texas manhunt for escaped convicts
The Texas prison system leads a large hunt centered in North Texas for seven escapees from the Connally Unit Kenedy. Ringleader George Rivas 30 is believed to be cohesive with others as federal and state agencies coordinate from Garland. A $100000 reward stands, tips via 214 861 2386 800 737 8143.
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Bush Eyes Peace Efforts and Cabinet Strength
Bush praised his strong attempt for Middle East peace before leaving office and discussed unifying U S voice with Clinton on foreign policy. He stressed energy independence, a capable Cabinet, tax relief for growth, and confidence in Ashcroft confirmation amid civil rights opposition.
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Ford truck ad sparks Tom Hanks joke clash
New York AP reports a Ford truck commercial claims real men avoid movies like You've Got Mail. Tom Hanks responds with a playful jab about challenging truck owners, while Ford marketing chief Lew Echlin deflects and riffs on Bosom Buddies.
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Money not so well spent
ASPEN Colo The chairman of Priceline com skipped an $18 505 a day Peak House holiday rental for three weeks due to a family illness The house sits on 3 acres with five bedrooms nine baths two pools a 15 car garage and a hand sewn alligator skin chaise The property was rented by George Soros while Priceline stock plunged from 160 to under 2 a share
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Wintry mix snarls roads across West and North Texas
The National Weather Service in Lubbock warned of light snow and scattered sleet with icy roads. Trucks jackknifed and cars slid into ditches as drivers like Eric Gummersheimer described poor traction. North Texas also cleaned up after a New Year snowstorm that dumped six inches on Texarkana and caused over 120 traffic incidents.
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Ice storm leaves about 15000 Texas customers without power
By Tuesday morning about 15,000 Texas customers, mainly in northeast Texas, remained without electricity after a crippling Christmas Day ice storm. Authorities reported 350 traffic accidents in Tarrant County from midnight to 3 am Monday.
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Demotion Emotions Fly as Rogers Leaves Sheriff’s Office
Donaldson explains Rogers departure after a politically charged demotion. Rogers says the move was motivated by politics, while Tracey Bright defends the exchange of staff. Rogers shifts to county attorney’s office as investigator, with a 9 percent salary increase from 35880 to 38958.
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Don Bates
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Odessa Roadways Clear After Ice Event and Two-Block Road Closures
Odessa faced 19 weather related accidents in a morning span. An 18 wheeler rollover caused temporary closures at 1 20 and South Grandview, as officers reinforced cleanup and traffic control. Meteorologist Brad McGavock forecast a sunny warmer day with a high near 54 and a return to clear conditions for the rest of the week.
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Sherrie Thompson
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R.A. Blake
Brad McGavock
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Jeanna Cuny
Monolith Appears in Magnuson Park Seattle
A nine foot tall steel monolith appeared in Magnuson Park Seattle near a grassy knoll. Denny Sargent touched it and hummed a Space Odyssey theme while noting no plaque identified the sculptor. The object seems freshly placed around New Year’s Eve with tamped soil and plastic bottle cap rings nearby.
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Seattle
Denny Sargent
Magnuson Park
Texas Lottery Cash 5 Winning Numbers Listed
Texas Lottery announces the Cash 5 numbers for Tuesday January 3 are 4 5 27 34 38. Players who matched all five numbers win the top prize. Check official results for exact payout and any drawn multiplier or box options.
Futuristic names fade as 2000 fades for Kentucky businesses
In Kentucky a wave of name changes shows the year 2000 losing its luster. Britt's Collision 2000 in Mount Washington kept the numeric tag after a name change upon his father’s retirement. Jill’s Hair Design in Nicholasville dropped Glamour 2000 citing faddish implications as the year passes.
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20Th Century Fox
George Orwell
Kevin Britt
Mount Washington
Britt
Jill Duncan
Nicholasville
Odessa American publication statement
The Odessa American operates as a daily newspaper based at 222 E. Fourth Street in Odessa Texas 79761 with second class mail status and a postmaster address for changes at PO Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760-2952.
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Odessa
Odessa American Classified Rates and Policy Details
The Odessa American lists advertising contact details and staff. It includes customer service hours, home delivery and mail subscription rates for various durations and editions, and a note that ads may be rejected or corrected and cannot be replicated without permission.
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