Correction notice on 1977 White House invitation
The Odessa American corrects an error from January 25 stating that President Gerald Ford invited Ernest Martinez to the White House in 1977. The newspaper regrets the mistake and provides the corrected information.
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Cap Rock Energy Faces Public Stock Transition Debate
Cap Rock Energy, a farmers and ratepayer owned utility, is amid a legislative shift as Sen Fraser proposes repeal of an amendment affecting its status. Critics note Cap Rock’s 1998 conversion to a public stock company halted by legal questions, with ongoing concerns over debt, irrigation rates rising over 50 percent, and potential competition with larger utilities. Local member Marvin Haechten welcomes changes as a step toward resolution.
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Fury as shooting leaves teen injured near Flores home
Browne reported a shooting at 901 SW 11th St where Hobbs sustained a lower left arm wound. Friends and students mourn Flores and Muro who was four months pregnant, while counselors offer support as responders wrap the case with local and state agencies involved.
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Spielberg launches Germany wide contest for intercultural tolerance
Director Steven Spielberg leads a Germany wide contest titled Remembering for the Present and Future Tolerance Wins to foster student intercultural interaction. German students from Hanover who won in 2001 collaborated with Jewish and Arab peers in Israel to present Nathan the Wise in three languages.
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Crime data shows uptick in Odessa 2002 figures
The Odessa area reported higher totals in theft and violent crimes for 2002 versus 2001. The city saw increases in rapes 33 and homicides 3, aggravated assaults 414, robberies 90, with county figures rising as well. Authorities attributed rapes to increased reporting and urged neighborhood awareness.
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CRP blood test eyed for heart risk in Circulation report
The Circulation article notes a 10 to 20 percent 10 year heart risk assessment using CRP levels. Experts debate its use, with Pearson and Topol advocating cautious adoption while Ridker cautions no gold standard shows improved outcomes yet. A large trial on rosuvastatin and elevated CRP awaits US approval to test impact on outcomes.
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Tampa Bowl sparks political quips and world chatter
Hollywood humorist Argus Hamilton riffs on the Tampa Bowl and politics. He jokes about Saddam Hussein calling coach Jon Gruden, Bush State of the Union, and peace and prosperity themes while mixing in global events and Hollywood life.
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Portland Officials in Turmoil Over Police Chief Case
Reporters allege garbage discarded by the police chief district attorney and mayor, who leads the chief. The chief grows hostile as the mayor claims reporters “went nuclear” amid the dispute.
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