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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 2005
Page
1
Local readers discover a broad mix of bikers across ages in a feature outlining the aging trend among motorcycle enthusiasts, noting older riders remain active and engaged in clubs, rides, and restoration communities.
Paris and London vie for the 2012 Games as France and Britain rekindle a long rivalry. British papers blasted Jacques Chirac for criticizing British food and a mad cow remark, as the IOC prepared to name the host city among Paris London New York Moscow and Madrid.
Firefighters from Odessa and local volunteers battled a 1 PM blaze that destroyed an abandoned residence, two sheds, and yard debris on 326 Nancy Ave. No injuries were reported. Neighbors suspect fireworks from July 4 sparked the fire, with trash pile in the yard cited as a possible ignition source. The sheriff’s office will investigate the incident.
Firefighters from Texas and Mexico battled the Three Points fire on Caldwell Ranch about five miles from McDonald Observatory. More than 1000 acres burned with about 40 percent contained by Tuesday. crews aimed for 75 percent by 7 p.m. No injuries or evacuations reported and no buildings damaged. Firefighters included Blackhawk helicopters from the National Guard, Texas Forest Service crews, volunteers, and local ranchers.
San Marcos resident Dave Newman, 48, was jailed on $2,000 bail after rescuing a 35-year-old Houston man, Abed Duamni, from swirling waters by a restaurant. Police say Newman disobeyed orders to exit the water and was charged with interfering with public duties. Duamni said he did not see the rescue.
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