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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1998
Page
10
Zookeepers hose red pandas and snow leopards three times daily and feed ice blocks to primates amid an extreme heat wave that has killed at least 79 people in Texas. Dallas reached 100 degrees for the 14th straight day as statewide highs hover around 100.
The article follows farm families in Clay Center balancing harvest season with youth activities. Kara, 14, handles home duties as siblings Shaun and Corri describe early mornings in the grain truck. Kyle Keen recalls driving the grain cart and riding the combine, while technology trims danger and boosts productivity. Despite long hours in wheat fields, Stephanie and Kyle join Cross Country practice with about 20 other runners, reflecting strong work ethic and the need to juggle duties with sport.
Immigrant Juan Martinez walked 15 days from central Mexico to the South Texas desert, carrying only a 2 liter water bottle. He was captured near the Falfurrias checkpoint as authorities report rising heat deaths, including a 13 year old found dead while attempting the crossing. Officials describe vast brush, hidden paths, and the constant risk of dehydration and exposure in the trek north.
An Odessa woman says someone shot at her house causing 3250 damage in the 700 block of Jeter. Other reports include aggravated assault with injuries at Medical Center Hospital, a burglary in the 2900 block of Chisum Avenue, and the theft of a 1999 Mazda 626 from the 4100 block of East 53rd Street.
A tale tells how ashes revived trees and filled the garden with fragrance. The Daimie invites Shiro and his wife to his estate in exchange for wealth, while a neighbor learns greed leads to misery and chooses generosity after learning from the old man and his dog.
An early Sunday collision in Odessa killed 45 year old James Milton Hatton and injured passenger Judith Lynn Prissler. A 1993 GMC pickup driven by Oswaldo Sanchez Cruz collided with their eastbound Harley Davidson motorcycle in the 2100 block of East Eighth Street. Prissler suffered a broken nose and minor injuries. both were treated at Medical Center Hospital. Sanchez Cruz was arrested on intoxicated manslaughter and intoxicated assault charges and released on bond. Police continue the accident investigation.
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