High reward grows for tips in Irving prison escape case
Seven Kenedy escapees, including two killers and a serial rapist, remain on the run after breaking from the Texas prison on December 13. Authorities target Dallas Fort Worth area supporters with a doubled reward now totaling 200000 dollars.
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Escapees Frighten Community as Leads Pour In
Texas prisons spokesman Glen Castlebury says convicts associate with other criminals and are driven by money. Seven escapees may break ranks to avoid the death penalty, though that would be risky. America's Most Wanted prompted 127 tips. authorities pursue leads while a reward fund opens via the Greater Dallas Crime Commission.
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Fox weighs morality tests for reality TV shows
Fox tested contestants for sexually transmitted diseases as networks tighten scrutiny of reality participants. Executives defend Temptation Island amid protests by conservative groups and a Dallas rabbi, noting Survivor’s success refutes outright rejection of the genre.
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Mitchell, longtime Austin lawyer, dies at 75
Arthur Mitchell, renowned for bar review courses that trained hundreds of Texas lawyers, died of cancer at 75 on his Bastrop ranch. Former congressman Jack Hightower hailed him as a “lawyer's lawyer.” He is survived by his wife, a daughter, and two brothers. Funeral services set for Tuesday in Taylor.
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Escape inmates gain $200000 reward and details emerge
Officials said the escapees’ bounty rose to 200000 on Saturday while bond firm notes added 100000. A confidential memo described hostages, a lunch-room plan, disguises, and weapons theft as six inmates seized eighteen workers and four inmates took control of towers, gates, and armory before fleeing.
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Ferrell to keep busy with new role after SNL fame
Will Ferrell jokes about a new blonde hairstyle as he transitions from portraying the president elect on SNL. Steven Soderbergh discusses Traffic aims as a drug war drama highlights addiction treatment. Asylum Records leaders Evelyn Shriver and Susan Nadler resign after the label shifts to Warner Bros, with Shriver citing country music decline.
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Dallas County moves to high tech fingerprinting system
Dallas County will deploy LiveScan fingerprint stations to electronically record and store prints and compare them against national databases. Assistant Chief Deputy Pat McMillan notes the shift from ink and cards will speed identifications and background checks, reducing alias use and warrant delays across the state.
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Elvis ministers and Flying Elvi attract Las Vegas visitors
In Las Vegas, minister Elvis DeCar runs a pink and black themed hotel chapel and performs weddings while Elvis impersonators headline shows at the New Frontier. Tourists flock to the Elvis museum, and the Flying Elvi parachute into openings. Impersonator Brendan Paul earns a six figure salary from touring.
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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers and Draw Details
Saturday January 7 draws show PICK 3 numbers 4 0 6 and winning digits 14 17 35 38 40 954. Officials release prize information and results for players to verify.
Odessa to build new DEBATE stations for 1.58 million
The low bid from J C Roberts Construction of Odessa is 11 percent under the city estimate of 1.79 million for two DEBATE stations. If accepted, work should finish by December with no change to staffing. No 8 would have six firefighters and No 5 four. The city council meets at 6 pm Tuesday at 411 W Eighth St to consider the proposal.
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American to Buy Out TWA in Chapter 11 Move
Trans World Airlines plans Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week as a prelude to a takeover by American Airlines. The Washington Post, citing its website, reported the deal would be announced Wednesday with terms not yet available.
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Odessa American Publication Details
USPS 402 960 Odessa American publishes every morning from 222 E 4th Street Odessa TX 79761. It is a second class postage mailer with address changes sent to PO Box 2952 Odessa TX 79760 2952.
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