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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 2004
Page
2
Darnell says the new motocross track will use about twice the power of the rodeo as a freestyles event nears completion. Friday and Saturday night races feature X Games medallist Dave Demangos and long distance jump record holder Ryan Capes. A back flip freestyle jump is planned, a novelty Odessa has not seen live before.
OHS senior Lisa Tucker and Permian senior Brennan Masters earned All-State Choir spots after rigorous auditions from 14 000 contenders statewide. 504 chosen across mixed women and men, with top 10 women and top eight men advancing to sing under renowned conductors at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention in San Antonio.
A district list names Odessa students placed in the All State Choir with their voice parts and schools. From Odessa High School OHS, Tonya Ellis soprano. Melissa Lemon soprano. Lisa Tucker alto. Jessica Wight alto. others from Permian High School include Ami Halfacre soprano, Becky Vore alto, Lennie Pinkstaff alto II, Jeremy Kraatz bass, Austin Neal bass II. Permian students Brennan Masters tenor II, Brett Talley tenor II, Bryan Foreman tenor II. Luis Gonzalez bass.
Odessa hosts a three day MLK event starting Saturday with a noon march from Southside Senior Citizens to Woodson Park. Ector County Justice of the Peace Eddy Spivey will welcome attendees at 12 45 pm as guests Sandra Shaw Dr Tara Deaver and Dr Skip Batch speak on the theme We shall we can we will overcome the race for freedom. Sunday features Gospelfest at 2 45 pm with video tributes to Dr King.
A series of MLK events unfolds today and into Monday. Candlelight vigil at Gertrude Bruce Center 6:30 p.m. sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta. Saturday March from Southside Senior Citizens Center to Woodson Park at noon, with a 12:45 p.m. Freedom March Program at Gertrude Bruce Center and 2:45 p.m. Gospelfest at Life Challenge United Pentecostal Church. Monday 7:00 a.m. King Breakfast at Alliance Hospital Education Center with remarks by Rev. Edward Flemming and music from community choirs. remarks by Estella Willard emphasize unity and equality. Executive Director Bernadine Spears to welcome visitors. Lori Edwards to sing. remarks on ongoing community work toward greater diversity and inclusion.
Edgar, a Stephenville resident, spent five decades in oil and gas from Stanolind in North Cowden and Jameson Field near Colorado City to Odessa and Midland. He Rose from crude yards to independent investor, later returning to Ector County as he reflects on a life in the industry and a late Top Hand honor.
Andrew Fastow, former Enron CFO, pleaded guilty to two conspiracy counts tied to LJM and related deals, agreeing to a ten year prison term and forfeiture of $23.8 million. He sought to aid prosecutors against Lay and Skilling while acknowledging senior management fraud. His wife Lea Fastow also pleaded guilty to filing false tax returns.
Voter turnout reached 2,763 statewide with 85 at Odessa College Fine Arts Building as early voting runs 7 am to 7 pm Thursday and Friday. Registration and photo ID required for in person voting. Wednesday totals in the 31st Senatorial District show Midland 3,466 Big Spring 542 Canyon 4,767 and Amarillo 1,435.
A fragmented column satirizes public policy from a White House healthy marriage program to a Mars mission, interweaving figures like Neil Armstrong and Howard Dean with references to Paul ONeill, Pete Rose, and Roger Clemens. The piece riffs on political campaigns, media, and Ohio pride with sharp, overlapping jabs.
The note lists winning numbers for Lotto CASH 5 and PICK 3 along with dates January 14 and January 13. It also provides Odessa American contact details including address 222 E. 4th Street Odessa TX 79761 and staff phone numbers for publisher editor and various departments. Subscription rates and advertising contacts are included.
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