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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 2005

Page

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Legislature opens 79th session with hopes of unity

Buddy West of Odessa aims for a civil start as the 140 day Texas House session begins. Sen. Kel Seliger of Amarillo says lawmakers feel determined to do important work and represent Texans, pledging cooperation to reach solutions.

Buddy West Odessa Andrews Wink Texas House

PHS coach Scott Smith lands new job at Rockwall

Permian High School head coach Scott Smith was hired to lead Rockwall High School east of Dallas on a two year contract paying 90000 per year. He will start within two weeks and praised Rockwall’s leadership approach with Athletic Director Mark Elam and Superintendent Gene Burton. Smith departs as Gary Gaines moves to ECISD athletics chief.

Rockwall Permian High School Scott Smith Rockwall High School Dallas Smith Rockwall Rockwall County Mark Elam Gene Burton Wilkins Gary Permian High School

Bush invites Abbas to White House as Palestinian leader rises

President Bush offered to meet Abbas at the White House and said Israel’s leaders could unite for peace. He gave no date and signaled continued demands on Israel’s security. Abbas would visit when he feels ready, while Blair plans not to attend. Israel and Palestinians weigh Abbas’ victory and militants.

Washington Bush White House Abbas Israel Scott McClellan West Bank Tony Blair U.S

Insurgents escalate bombings ahead of Iraq elections

A roadside blast in southwest Baghdad destroyed a Bradley Fighting Vehicle killing two U S soldiers and wounding others as insurgents, led by Abu Musab al Zarqawi, claimed the attack. The strike followed the assassination of Baghdad s deputy police chief and his son and comes as officials warn of increased violence before the Jan 30 elections.

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