Odessa Officials Probe Death as Homicide
Odessa authorities are investigating a death reported in the city as a homicide. Police and investigators cordon the scene as they gather evidence and interview witnesses. The case remains active with no arrests announced.
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Andrews Library Wins Gates Grant for Tech Upgrades
The Andrews County Library will receive more than $18,000 from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to buy a server hub printer wiring four computers and training for the new equipment. The library plans to add Internet connected computers and extend hours for student use.
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Albright steps in as Mideast summit resumes in Maryland
In Thurmont Maryland Secretary of State Madeleine Albright substitutes for President Clinton as the Mideast summit restarts. She aims to close gaps between Israeli Prime Minister Barak and Palestinian leader Arafat while both sides resist concessions amid ten days of talks on borders and refugees.
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Odessa Hit Record Power Use as Heat Persists
Odessa residents pushed TXU readings to 21,776,000 kilowatts at 3:25 p.m. breaking the prior 21,771,000 kilowatt mark set at 5 p.m. Wednesday. TXU manager Terry Blair said the system has peak units ready and can buy power from other cities to meet demand.
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Enduring Heatwave Grips Texas With Record Temps
North Texas logged a ninth straight day above 100 degrees while San Angelo tied 104 on its 10th consecutive triple digit day. Deaths linked to heat rose to 19 statewide as power demand hit a record high, with Texans urged to use air conditioning safely and conserve electricity.
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Comptroller counters Gore with 1.4 billion surplus claim
Texas Comptroller Carole Keeton Rylander announced a 1.4 billion surplus in response to Gore attacks on the state's fiscal health. She added about 300 million to her earlier estimate, saying the budget is in the black. Gore accused Bush of favoring special interests over the public, while Bush supporters argued over tax cuts amid spending debates.
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Big Spring man indicted for capital murder in June shooting
Howard County grand jury indicted 17 year old David van on a capital murder charge for a June 25 shooting at West Sixth Street in Big Spring that left three dead and one injured. Wilkerson, 118th judicial district attorney, discussed possible drug ties in a prior interview. Indicted on Page 2A.
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