Conditions Issued To Reopen La Linda Bridge
A list of 16 requirements from the US State Department outlines steps to reopen the La Linda Bridge the only span on the Rio Grande between Presidio and Del Rio The report notes land title resolution and a staffed inspection facility as key conditions Fain and Kay Love lead the Bend Border Council which was formed to counter a demolition order and secure reopening The bridge built in the 1960s by Dow Chemical sits on land with disputed ownership involving multiple parties including COLINDA a Rio Grande Institute consortium and El Museo de Maderas del Carmen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
US State Department
la Linda
Rio Grande
Presidio
del Rio
Tyrus Fain
Bend Border Council
Dennis Linskey
U.s.-Mexico
Washington, D.C. US
Sna
Department of Homeland Security
Fain
394Th Judicial District Court
Kenneth DeHart
Big Bend
Big Bend Border Council
Kay Love
U.S. Customs
US. Coast Guard
U.S
Dow Chemical
United States
Mexico
Down Chemical
DuPont Corp
la Linda Bridge
National Park Conservation Association
Colinda
Rio Grande Institute
el Museo de Maderas del Carmen
Odessa considers overpass plan with flyover and four way interchange
Officer Glen Larum described the meeting as informal public engagement while two drawings shown an overpass as a flyover with no ramps and as a four way interchange linking to Business I-20. City Council approved the plan 3 to 2 on March 6 2003 at the Ector Theatre. Citizens Against the Proposed Overpass formed by locals argue property values would fall. For more information call 332-0501.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Larum
Texas Ave
Citizens
Odessa firefighter treated after mobile home fire
An Odessa firefighter was treated Tuesday night for heat exhaustion after battling a mobile home blaze at 9234 Hudson Ave. in the evening. No other injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Hudson Ave
Police probe Friday brawl at Arbor Oaks complex
Odessa police and county deputies investigated a Friday night fight at Arbor Oaks and Arbor Terrace. About 35 officers and responders arrived as 100 plus people were present. four teens were treated and released for stab, knife, head and arm injuries. Investigation continues with quotes noting time to determine causes and charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Sherrie Thompson
Ector County Sheriff's
Texas Department of Public Safety
OPD
DPS
Arbor Oaks
E. Monahans St
Thompson
Chris Turner
Gerald White
Nathan Graham
Arthur Miller
Medical Center Hospital
Turner
White
Miller
Graham
Arbor Terrace
S. Fitch Ave
Republicans push for constitutional marriage amendment imagery
Republicans urged Congress to back a constitutional amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman. The campaign cited court rulings as threats to state definitions, with Democrats split between voters who support marriage bans and liberal constituencies. A radio ad in South Dakota backed by John Thune and aligned opponents warned judges could overturn state laws. Daschle vowed to oppose the amendment while Republicans framed the issue as defense of marriage amid activist court decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
Congress
Ipsos
Durbin
Iraq
South Dakota
John Thune
Senate
Tom Daschle
Washington
Massachusetts
Thane
Daschle
Wayne Allard
R-Cole
Vermont
Supreme Court
VH1 nostalgia series ranks OJ Simpson chase among 1990s icons
The 10 hour VH1 program spans the decade year by year from Sinead O Connor to Beverly Hills 90210. It centers 1994 on the Simpson police chase before his double murder arrest. Panelists recall reactions and view the chase as a defining moment of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
O.J. Simpson
Waldo
VH1
Sinead O’connor
Beverly Hills
Karla Hidalgo
Simpson
U S troops plan exit as Afghanistan heads to October vote
General Barno described a withdrawal of a 17 000 strong force from a southern stronghold and a push to coordinate with the United Nations as Afghanistan prepares for an October election. Some 7 million voters are registered amid ongoing violence risking an unfair vote. Eight hundred plus killed this year, including six election workers, as militias clash. Marines say they helped registration and will shift to security for the vote. US forces will blanket the south and east, letting Afghan police defend polling sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barno
United Nations
United States
Afghanistan
Odessa council advances master plan and debt terms
The Odessa City Council weighs a master plan as top priority with FTN Financial Capital Markets debt at 4.54 percent. Earlier bonds from 2000 and 2001 sold at 5.43 and 5.3 percent. The meeting also backed traffic safety actions, district appointments, property sales, bids for boots and polymer, a health center design contract, a local grant application, waste contracts, medical plan updates, and zoning changes for storage and a cellular tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FTN Financial Capital Markets
Roy Elsner
Elsner
Larry Melton
Tryon Lewis
Bill Cleaver
Ector County
Wabash Ave
Dobbs Ave
Hudson Ave
Odessa Creative Housing Solutions Inc
Firefighters’ Boots
Fuego International
Manor
Polydyne Inc
Riceboro
Bobi
Johnson Seefeldt Architects of
Odessa
Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission
Border Patrol nets $3.8 million in marijuana seizures
U S Border Patrol arrested four people late last week as agents seized about 4 800 pounds of marijuana in three separate cases with a total value over 3 800 000 dollars. The drugs were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration and suspects remained unnamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Border Patrol
Drug Enforcement Administration
Marfa
Presidio
el Paso
Alpine Station
Krum
Pecos
Ban same sex running mates sparks Senate debate
The US Senate debated a constitutional ban on same sex marriages. The piece notes critics say banning running mates would not address broader equality, citing politicians and public figures visiting London and remarks about Iraq, Blair, and Bush. It ends with a playful historical aside linking Hamilton and Burr to rap moguls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Senate
John Kerry
John Edwards
Odessa American Corrects National Photography Student Exhibition Error
The Odessa American notes a Tuesday story misnamed a participant in the National Photography Student Exhibition and corrects a second reference to Stephanie Simpson. The newspaper regrets the error and updates the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa American
Stephanie Simpson
Texas Lottery Winning Numbers and Draw Details
Tuesday July 13 lists Cash Five, Pick 3 Day and Mega Millions results. MEGA MILLIONS numbers 13 31 37 39 52 with Megaplier 4. Jackpot announced as $20 million.
New Mexico Lottery Road Runner Cash Draw Result
The New Mexico Lottery announces the Road Runner Cash drawing numbers for Monday July 12 showing the six winning digits 4 7 12 21 23 26 and the Power play option not listed.
Odessa American contact and subscription details
Publisher Patrick Canty and Editor John Ker run the Odessa American from 222 E. 4th Street Odessa TX 79761. Customer service hours are 6 a.m. to p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. weekends. Various departments provide phone numbers for news, sports, ads, classifieds, and editorial pages. Subscriptions offered by carrier or mail with multiple options and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa American
E. 4Th Street
Odessa
P.O
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Ruth Friedberg Campbell
4Th Infantry
Fort Hood
Saddam Hussein
Philippines
Wayne
R-Colo
Hidalgo
Alyssa Reyes
Kiwanis Park
Lufkin
Council
Royce Bodiford
Goates
Faudree Road
Harless
Argus Hamilton
Michael Moore
London
Bill Clinton
Tony Blair
Alexander Hamilton
Aaron Burr
New Jersey
America
Texas Lottery
New Mexico
Patrick Canty
John Ker
Fox
Oaoa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!