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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 2000
Page
7
Ken Brodnax reflects on how small-town life shaped habits and rites from hometown parties to homecoming, noting changes driven by technology and the Internet. The column hints at nostalgia while inviting readers to share commentary via email.
Odessa mayor Mike Atkins announces he will not run for a third two year term citing time constraints to devote to his law practice and family. He reflects on four years of growth including UT Permian Basin park improvements and Odessa Jackalopes hockey arrival.
More than 200 Milam Elementary pupils watched Lazer Vaudeville perform juggling balancing and comedy acts. The Odessa College show tonight at Deaderick Auditorium continues the act as a fundraiser and art outreach highlighting live theater over TV or computers.
A 19 year old Dannette Dalbert pleaded guilty to causing serious bodily injury to 78 year old LaFaye Plumlee during a purse snatching in the Walgreen Drug Store lot at 1220 W University. Plumlee survived a subdural hematoma after surgery and required long term care. The June 28 1999 incident also involved Betty Kocian and teenager John Friar.
Howard College will receive a 125,975 Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission to train 430 current and potential StarTek USA employees in Big Spring. StarTek, which runs a local call center for AOL, will have its graduates teach future classes.
The Kent Kwik at 1709 Rankin Hwy in Midland sold one of Tuesday's Texas Lottery Cash 5 winners. Prize was 38,993 dollars. Winning numbers were 12 9 32 35 1. Seven thousand eight hundred eighty five total winners. only two claimed full prize. Kristi na Childress notes prizes often claimed within days.
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