Marines Find Startling Evidence in Afghan Caves
U S Marines with Navy SEALs in eastern Afghanistan report disturbing cave finds including a photo of President Bush with blood and a flagrant image of Osama bin Laden wielding a Kalashnikov marked Leader of Peace. The team describes a dense, reinforced cave complex with irrigation and a resemblance to a planted outpost as they aid in hunting al Qaida and Taliban remnants after major combat has waned.
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Missing pedigree puppy Alex prompts family search in Odessa
Jeremy Gryder and wife Stephanie seek their five pound long haired puppy Alex missing since January 15 from the 1600 block of Petroleum Street. The Gryders describe him as a loving excitable pet and say many other breeds have vanished from backyards, prompting a broad local search and flier campaign.
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Baby Blues replaces Raising Hector in Odessa American comics
The Odessa American will start running Baby Blues on the daily comics page on Monday replacing Raising Hector. Hector Ramirez wrote and illustrated Raising Hector which Ramirez discontinued. Baby Blues is created by Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott. Mostly sunny with SW winds 10 to 20 mph.
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Morton Becomes Odessa City Manager After Sudden Departures
Richard Morton rose from third in line to city manager speedily as Odessa officials ousted Jerry McGuire in December and Mary Kaye Moore left for Bryan. Named interim in December, Morton was chosen for the permanent post on Tuesday, expressing honor and gratitude for the council's trust.
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Fort Davis and Sierra Blanca Courthouses Get Major THC Grants
Jeff Davis and Hudspeth counties receive Texas Historical Commission funding to renovate two courthouses. Fort Davis will get 2,266,624 dollars and Sierra Blanca 1,569,847 dollars for interior repairs and restoration. County commissioner Bill Cotton notes water damage and historic features like a 1911 two story stone facade with a domed clock.
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