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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 2000

Page

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Midlanders Challenge MISD Desegregation Plan at Meeting

More than 50 residents voiced opposition to MISD desegregation agreement at a community meeting Wednesday. Officials say dietary guidelines may urge Americans to drink fewer sodas and cut saturated fat while promoting healthier protein sources. A 1975 case on a girl killed with a golf club is noted on the 3A page.

Observatory hosts lunar eclipse party at McDonald Observatory

The University of Texas McDonald Observatory Visitors Information Center will host a star party for a total lunar eclipse. Gates open 7:30 p.m. with telescope viewing of Jupiter and Saturn. eclipse begins 9:01 p.m. totality after 10 p.m. and ends 11:20 p.m. Dress warmly, bring chairs, tarps, and snacks. Binoculars advised.

University of Texas’ McDonald Observatory United States Pacific Northwest Observatory Utexas.edu McDonald

Cranes silhouetted at Kushiro swamp dawn

A tranquil scene unfolds in Kushiro on Hokkaidos northern coast as cranes stand in silhouettes against an early morning sunset over a swamp. The quiet scene captures birds, water, and reeds in a pale light.

Kushiro Hokkaido Japan

Mills named Permian head football coach and athletic coordinator

T J Mills has been offered the post as head football coach and athletic coordinator at Permian High School, following Randy Mayes’s reassignment. Finalist Jerry Bomar withdrew amid perceived criticism and lack of support, while ECISD canceled travel for finalist interviews.

Sealy Mills Permian High School Randy Mayes Grand Prairie Jerry Bomar Ector County Independent School District Vernon Stokes ECISD Bomar Lynn Burton Don Wright Stokes T. J. Mills Houston

Odessa Police deploy full traffic unit for speeding blitz

Odessa Police Department officers used light detection devices in a coordinated driving blitz on Second Street. Sgt. Bob Forbus said the enforcement involves multiple officers and happens about every two to four weeks, with heavier activity during morning rushes and in high traffic areas across town.

Odessa OPD Bob Forbus Chuck Moad Moad Second Street Forbus Police Department Mead

Bush's Texas fund-raising relied on 207 donors

A Texas study finds 207 donors gave about 10 million toward Bush's 1994 and 1998 gubernatorial runs, roughly a quarter of his $41 million total. The 513 donors giving 10 000 to 25 000 added 6.7 million, highlighting reliance on large contributors and corporate backers.

Craig McDonald Texans For Public Justice Bush McDonald Scott McClellan Texas McClellan

Fire at Seton Hall Boland Hall Kills Three, Injures Sixty Two

A dormitory fire at Boland Hall on Seton Hall University campus in South Orange New Jersey killed three residents and injured 62. Six students were critically burned, many fleeing in pajamas as alarms sounded around 4:30 a.m. Investigators probing cause as classes canceled for the week and a campus memorial was planned.

South Orange N.J Seton Hall University Boland Hall Nicole McFarlane New York City Seton Hall Virginia Wanamaker Irvington N.J. Wanamaker

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