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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 2008

Page

4

Odessa Woman Dies In Midland Wreck On Highway 191

An Odessa woman, Vanisha Sharon Lawhon 29, died in a two vehicle crash on Highway 191 near Highway 158 at 5:18 PM. A 2007 Chevrolet driven by Robert Lightfoot 62 of Monroe Michigan struck Lawhon’s 2003 Hyundai after a broadside skid. Lawhon died at Midland Memorial Hospital at 5:44 PM. Lightfoot and passenger Bonnie Lightfoot were hospitalized in stable condition.

Midland Odessa Vanisha Sharon Lawhon Texas Department of Public Safety Travares Webb Robert Dudley Lightfoot Monroe Mich Highway 191 Highway 158 Vanisha Lawhon Robert Lightfoot Lawdon Midland Memorial Hospital

Rodeo Ties Grow From Close Knit Community

Brandi Clements and others describe rodeo life as a wide family network where athletes open homes to contestants and share horses. Despite unsalaried pay, riders value independence and mutual support, with mentors stressing respect and communal aid across sites from Crane to Odessa and beyond.

Brandi Clements SandHills Crane Clements Ben Odessa Brandi Melinda Clements Crane High Domangue Houma OC Rodeo Duarte

Iraqi Army Day blast kills soldiers in Baghdad

In Baghdad on Army Day an attacker wearing an explosives vest blew himself up amid Iraqi soldiers at a local NGO march. At least 11 people died, including an American service member, in the deadliest series of bombings to date. An Associated Press photographer stood about five yards away as civilians offered flowers to troops.

Baghdad U.S Iraq Associated Press Hadi Mizban Karradah Mizban

Odessa Man Killed After Car Pedestrian Crash

An Odessa man identified as 18 year old James Dale Haney died after being struck by a 2002 GMC Sierra driven by Lucero Garcia Solis 20 of Odessa while Haney stood in the inside lane carrying a bicycle on N West County Road late Saturday. Police say no criminal charges will be filed.

Odessa N. West County Road James Dale Haney Medical Center Hospital Haney Lucero Garcia-Solis Garcia- Solis

Free public weight loss and stop smoking hypnosis clinic

New Life Clinics offers a free two hour group hypnotherapy session funded by public support. The program aims to help adults stop smoking and lose weight with group sessions led by a board certified hypnotherapist, with many participants noting immediate changes. A voluntary $5 donation is appreciated.

New Life Clinics

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