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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 2007
Page
1
Alejandro Trejo Jr. is identified as the body found in a drainage ditch near Henderson Avenue Odessa. The medical examiner reports no outward trauma and toxicology results expected in six to eight weeks as family grieves and waits for official causes.
In Dallas the J C Penney Co pulled fur trimmed coats from Christmas racks after activists challenged the use of raccoon fur from wild dogs in China. The store relabeled the items and cut prices from 349.99 to 74.99. About two dozen coats remained.
The AAA Texas survey shows regular self serve gasoline in Texas averaging $2.17 per gallon, a four cent weekly decrease. Nationally, the average is $2.28, down four cents, as crude settles near a 19 month low with rising inventories and weak demand.
Brian Valentino, 33, being taken to Onondaga County jail in Syracuse, kicked out a police car window, fled, and hid behind a door inside the sheriff’s office headquarters. He apparently missed the large yellow star on the entrance while on the run.
Two Elvis impersonators Dee Carter and Vince Young visited Taco Villa 800 miles from Graceland in a black stretch limo to sample a peanut butter and banana burrito made for the occasion. Young, after biting in, called it not bad, while Carter, a 20 year performer, praised the fans and the moment. Taco Villa director Fred Phillips said the event boosted morale among staff and customers. Fan Freda Farrell, 66, noted the nostalgic thrill of meeting Elvis impersonators and getting autographs.
The SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo concludes today at the Ector County Coliseum with events beginning at 9 am including Special Kids Rodeo and JB's Steer Roping at Outback Arena. Rodeo Finals are scheduled for 7:30 pm at the Coliseum. For live updates visit sandhillsstockshowandrodeo.com.
Abigail Smith and students from Permian Basin schools visit the Ector County Coliseum for a School Days rodeo featuring calf roping barrel racing and bull riding. Fifth grader Hannah Davis cheers the Hardin Simmons University horses while teachers note the value of the live show.
Dee Carter and Vince Young impersonators perform with City Brass and Electric at 8 p.m. today at the Ector Theatre. Tickets cost 15 dollars. Call 352-9031 for details.
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