Water conservation urged as drought persists in Permian Basin
The Permian Basin Water Conservation Task Force, with the Texas Agricultural Extension and Master Gardeners, urged residents to plant drought friendly flora and use drip irrigation. Odessa Mayor Hext said no mandatory conservation is planned, citing good local water supply, and highlighted xeriscape plans for Memorial Gardens Park.
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FBI and Border Patrol join case in border area shooting
Border joined the Border Patrol investigation. Bill Vanderland of the FBI said an agent was sent to the site about 8am. Garza Silva vowed to pursue the case aggressively with local authorities and the FBI, insisting justice will catch up with the shooter.
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Texans Accused of Ecstasy Smuggling Four Texans Arrested in Houston
In Houston US customs agents arrested four Texans suspected of ecstasy smuggling. They include Michelle Lynch 26 of Willis Jamie Walston 25 of Conroe and Frederick Simms 31. The case involves alleged transport to Europe by an international ring.
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Throckmorton Eyes Backflow Water Deal With Graham
Throckmorton plans to obtain 125000 gallons daily from Graham under a drought agreement as it builds an Elbert pipeline to connect to Fort Belknap Water Supply Corp. Officials urge fast action while San Angelo limits water sales to outside residents. Roadblocks include a Texas Water Development Board review and potential Graham drought measures.
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Dawson's Creek crews allowed on beach with turtle nests
TOPSAIL BEACH North Carolina producers for Dawson's Creek can film sea shore scenes only if nests of endangered sea turtles are not trampled. The town cleared the plan after sensitivity coaching. Producers will donate to Karen Beasley Turtle Rescue. Scenes will appear in season four premiere.
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Rosie O'Donnell Buys Valley Cottage Home Near Nyack
Valley Cottage, New York Rosie O'Donnell is moving back to Rockland County purchasing a hilltop residence in Valley Cottage not far from the Nyack house she previously occupied. The entertainer and host is returning to the area to settle into a new home amid her long standing ties to the region.
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Public figures face privacy concerns and controversial moves
Lois Smith recalls Rockland resident O'Donnell plans to return amid privacy fears after moving to Greenwich where a bodyguard applied for a concealed weapon permit. In California, Dennis Rodman plans RodmanTV.com coverage from his Newport Beach home despite police inquiring into party noise levels. San Diego, Darva Conger condemns her Playboy tour and TV exposure as a regrettable mistake, saying she was fired from nursing and paid by Playboy remains undisclosed. Rick Rockwell, Conger’s ex, lives in Encinitas and urged a Playboy boycott earlier.
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Philadelphia police beating tapes spark race and civil rights debate
Mayor John Street said the beating did not appear racially motivated though tension rose as cops chased Jones after a carjacking. Police and federal probes follow the incident amid GOP convention coverage with reactions from Sharpton, Mondesire, and Bush.
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Timoney
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Victoria Bryant
Pittsburgh
Eleven Arrested In Odessa Prostitution Sting At Royalty Park
Eleven people were arrested in a prolonged area agencies operation in Odessa’s Royalty Park area at Fifth and Park. Ten men and one woman faced prostitution charges and one man was cited for indecent exposure. Authorities dubbed it the third sting this year and noted the operation involved undercover posing by officers from the Odessa Police, sheriff, Midland, DPS and TABC.
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Royalty Park
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Duarte
Texas Lottery Winning Numbers and Odd Facts Collide
The item lists Cash 5 numbers 9 17 28 35 36 with a July 13 draw and includes a playful round of Q and A on octopuses, butterflies, pedophobia, hay fever cures, and a magician cue word. It closes with contact details for L. M. Boyd in Seattle.
Readers Guide and contact lines for publication office
The note lists editorial and advertising staff with phone numbers and emails. It includes executive editor Jon Kerr and Advertising Director Tammye Mineo among others, plus a Classified Department line and a disclaimer about liability for errors and omissions.
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