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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 2001

Page

2

Escape at Connally Unit prompts discipline talk

Johnson told TDCJ board members the breakout occurred from 11 20 a m to 1 58 p m with 13 guards overpowered and eleven staff plus three inmates held hostage. The group used disguises and seized weapons including a 12 gauge shotgun and AR 15 rifle. Governor Perry announced an independent review by the Texas Rangers as officials debated accountability.

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PortaPam and other stars spin in pop culture

Pamela Anderson debuts PortaPam a $5 handheld program with a cartoon Pam that users nurture by gifts and comments to keep her happy. Britney Spears signs for a new coming-of-age film in Singapore style, Calista Flockhart adopts a baby boy amid busy acting life.

Los Angeles Pamela Anderson Baywatch Anderson PortaPam Pam Eruptor Entertainment Beverly Hills Calif Britney Spears Brian Swardstrom Calista Flockhart Ally McBeal

Prison escapees profiled by state system

The Texas prison system released profiles of multiple convicts. George Rivas, 30, with 99 years for aggravated kidnapping and burglary, partook in 1993 Oshmans and Toys R Us robberies in El Paso. Michael Rodriguez, 38, life sentence for capital murder, paid $2000 for his wife’s killing in 1992. Larry Harper, 37, 50 years for aggravated sexual assault, targeted UT El Paso students in 1993 1994. Randy Halpin, 23, 30 years for injury to a child, abused an infant in Arlington in 1996. Patrick Murphy Jr., 39, 50 years for aggravated sexual assault with a deadly weapon in Dallas. Donald Newbury, 38, 99 years for aggravated robbery in Austin areas. Joseph Garcia, 29, 50 years for murder in San Antonio after a fatal stabbing during a dispute.

Larry Harper el Paso Harper Patrick Murphy Jr Dallas Murphy

Bush visit to Midland planned with large security presence

A visit by President Bush to Midland is planned for 11 am Wednesday with 10,000 to 15,000 expected attendees. Sites under consideration include Centennial Plaza or Chaparral Center. Security will include metal detectors, no backpacks, and possible ticketed entry with free tickets later distributed at Kent Kwik locations.

Midland Menchaca Bush Centennial Plaza Midland College Secret Service Brandi Tannery Midland Chamber of Commerce Kent Kwik

Candy firm backs Bush with free supply for new president

Hitchcock-Hall praised the gesture as a classy deal and said the candy will be provided at no cost to the nation's new president. She estimated a $4,000 investment but asserted Bush is worth the price, noting the effort and support required in political campaigns.

Menchaca Midland Odessa Permian Basin LuAnn Morgan Morgan Bush George W Hitchcock-Hall Hitchcock- Hall

AOL Time Warner merger gains FCC FTC conditions

Antitrust regulators at the FTC cleared the AOL Time Warner merger in December with broad restrictions to preserve consumer choice as the combined firm enters high speed Internet markets. The FCC built on these, requiring interoperability and open access for rivals to carry, bill, and present content on Time Warner lines.

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Texas Lottery Draw Delivers Cash 5 and Pick 3 Results

The Texas Lottery on Thursday January 11 announced Cash 5 numbers 3 16 24 36 39 and Pick 3 draw 0 9 6. No winner details provided.

Burros of Red Rock Canyon Targeted for Adoption

Wild burros long resident around Red Rock Canyon are being rounded up for adoption after many were killed on highways. A helicopter and cowboys herded 23 Wednesday with plans for 40 more. weather paused efforts. BLM will move them to a California desert facility. a fence proposal to shield them is under study.

Las Vegas Red Rock Canyon California Phil Guerrero Bureau of Land Management BLM Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Odessa American publication notice

The Odessa American newspaper notice lists publication details, address and postal information including headquarters at 222 E. 4th Street Odessa Texas, USPS listing, postmaster address P. O. Box 2952 and mailing status.

Odessa American E. 4Th Street Odessa

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