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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1997

Page

9

Rodman Fashion Sparks Weekend Banter

Laura Dennis riffs on Dennis Rodman and fashion as Rolling Stone highlights him on the cover. The piece notes MTV hosting gigs, Red Carpet looks, and a wedding outfit mischief while contrasting with Tonya Harding skating plans and Mr Blackwell’s harsh eye. It also touches on LA and Florida anecdotes, including a Brinks truck spill and sea lice health claims.

Ennis Rodman Mr. Blackwell Dennis Rolling Stone Rodman Chicago Bulls MTV Dr. Ruth Jenny McCarthy Tonya Harding Reno Convention Center Nancy Kerrigan California Mattel Dennis Rodman

FBI to Probe Hobbs Football Game Incident

The FBI will investigate Hobbs police handling of a 1996 high school football melee in Hobbs New Mexico amid claims of unjustified arrests excessive force and racial slurs against Black players and fans. The ACLU in Albuquerque requested a DOJ bias inquiry into the Hobbs Police Department.

Hobbs N.M FBI American Civil Liberties Union Albuquerque US Justice Department Jennie Lusk ACLU New Mexico Patricia Jones Jones Doug Beldon

Odessa MLK Parade draws 125 plus in cold future

Odessans will join a city MLK Day parade despite a cold front with snow flurries forecast. About 125 participants including cars floats horses and bicycles will travel from the MLK Center to Woodson Park Saturday at 1 AM. Organizers emphasize a community effort replacing a traditional march and invite late registrations Saturday morning.

South Odessa Dur Mays Southside Senior Citizens Center Chicago Blackshear Magnet School S. Dixie Avenue

Hobbs officers cleared in homecoming disturbance, FBI awaits

The Hobbs Police Department released an internal report Monday clearing officers involved in the October 11 disturbance after the Hobbs High School homecoming game. Hobbs Police Chief Tony Knott said the investigation was fair and noted awaiting FBI input. Community members questioned bias and the use of force, with officials planning FBI interviews of complainants.

Hobbs Tony Knott FBI Knott

Texas teacher standards fall short say officials

A state report sought by Gov. Bush shows Texas did not meet national standards in preparing teachers. It cites 31 percent of public school teachers uncertified in their subjects during 1995-96 and vacancies in more than a quarter of public schools, with a national average just over 15 percent.

Texas Eeeann Ans Se Samgher Education Coordinating Board Ieee George W. Bush

Odessa High student to attend Clinton inauguration in Washington

Odessa High School junior Natalie Hart is one of 200 students selected for the inaugural ceremony in Washington. The West Texan plans to attend the oath, the ball, and a cross fire discussion on topics like immigration and human rights. Hart aims to be a doctor and hopes to attend with minimal knee brace after surgery.

Natalie Hart Clinton Washington Odessa High School Otis Art Seid Heneying Ryeadlace Hart Sheraton Hurt Anl

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