West Texas Wonders by Bill Modisett
Midland columnist Bill Modisett takes readers on a brisk tour of colorful West Texas places and people, painting a lively portrait of the region's character and charm through vivid vignettes and local lore.
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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 2016
Page
2
Midland columnist Bill Modisett takes readers on a brisk tour of colorful West Texas places and people, painting a lively portrait of the region's character and charm through vivid vignettes and local lore.
Gardening tips from Texas Master Gardeners, an educational service organization, offer practical advice for home gardens. Find more details on the Life & Times page, Sunday edition, for seasonal tasks, soil care, and plant selection.
The Good News page invites readers to submit notices of honors awards retirements donations and milestones. Include details and photos if possible and mail to P O Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 or call 333 7775 for more information.
Richard Lee Ricky Dyke Bill J Perkins Antonio M Porras Phyllis Jane White Gloria Ann Woods John A Murrell are listed in the death notices page BA. The brief notices honor these individuals with dates and services pending or completed through local cemeteries and funeral homes.
The Odessa American publication details include contact numbers for customer service subscriptions and departments, with staff names Patrick Canty and Laura Dennis listed. It outlines hours, addresses, and policies on advertising, liability, and home delivery.
Forecasts show mixed precipitation with highs near 42 and 37 degrees and lows from 29 to 25 degrees across regions. Mostly cloudy conditions persist as a weather system affects Santa Fe and Albuquerque areas. The report also notes the Amazon's share of Chane STL meat production at over 20 percent.
On January 4, 1896 Utah became the 45th state. Elizabeth Ann Seton died in 1621. In 1904 Gonzalez v Williams limited Puerto Rican immigration status. Roosevelt urged aid in 1935. Stalin appeared on TIME in 1943. Seoul was recaptured in 1951. Camus died in 1960. Johnson outlined the Great Society in 1965. Nixon resigned in 1974.
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