Indicted gunman Martinez faces possible death penalty decision
Prosecutors weigh whether to seek capital punishment in the Delgado shooting case. Martinez, identified by victim Vicki Green as the gunman, is in Howard County Jail on a 250000 bond. Trial is anticipated between November and February as psychological evaluations and criminal history are reviewed.
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Clarifications Correct Airline and Medical Record Errors
A Thursday Odessa American note corrects earlier errors about Southwest Flight 737 diverted to Midland Odessa due to an air conditioning problem. The plane picked up passengers, then flew from Midland Odessa to Dallas and Houston.
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Midland/Odessa
Dallas
Houston
Rockers aid funding to block California logging
Don Henley Bonnie Raitt and James Garner helped raise 250000 by Tuesday to stop Pacific Lumber Co from logging 705 acres in a Northern California forest reserve. The Sierra Club and the Environmental Protection Information Center must meet the Wednesday deadline or logging may resume after a brief TRO.
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Don Henley
Bonnie Raitt
James Garner
California
Henley
Berkeley
Sierra Club
Environmental Protection Information Center
Pacific Lumber Co
Pacific Lumber
Texas budget debate on health care and tax cuts
The article notes Texas faces health care gaps with 14 million uninsured children nationwide, Gore urging a 10 year plan to insure every child via CHIP expansion, while Bush touts a 1.4 billion surplus. Rylander cites stronger revenues and a sound budget as oil and gas tax receipts rise.
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Record Electricity Demand Surges to 55,796 MW Across ERCOT Grid
ERCOT and utility operators reported a new statewide peak of 55,796 megawatts on Wednesday, surpassing July 14’s 54,959 MW. Spokesman Sam Aquifer warned hotter temperatures threaten more records as drought conditions persist and groundwater declines raise supply concerns in Boerne and Throckmorton.
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ERCOT
Sam
Odessa woman found dead in car trunk investigated as homicide
Police in Odessa are investigating the death of a woman in her early 60s as a homicide after her decomposed body was found in the trunk of a late-model Chrysler parked on Wilson Street. The body is to be autopsied in Austin. no suspects named.
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Odessa
Larry Bartlett
Metro Homicide
Bartlett
9-1-1
Brister
B.J. White
Ector County Medical Examiner's Office
Bepes Ce Ee
Austin
Criinalistics
Electric peak record and heat wave figures noted
The article cites a previous electric record of 21 748 000 kilowatts not set until August 26 1999. It records last year’s peak on a day with temperatures from 77 at night to 102 during the day. The National Weather Service notes Wednesdays high at 98 and a low of 72.
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Mideast talks strain after Jerusalem summit ends abruptly
U S officials report ongoing negotiations despite an announced summit end. Clinton says parties will determine positions and push forward. Arafat and Barak reportedly stayed on for further talks while attacks against Barak resume amid warnings from critics. Jordan's King Abdullah I discussed peacemaking with Ezer Weizman and spoke to Arafat by phone.
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Eee
Barak
Arafat
Boucher
Clinton
Middle East
Jordan
Abdullah I
Amman
Ezer Weizman
Ariel Sharon
Israel Radio
Patrick Clawson
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Fragmented Odds and Ends From A Busy Page
A jumble of notes covers lottery figures, literature trivia, historical facts, weather quirks, and recipe tips. Mentions Texas Lottery numbers for Cash 5 and Pick 3, plus a playful mix of cultural curiosities about birds, Homer, Roman oarsmen, and drink mixing rules amid stray references and addresses.
Odessa American Contact and Subscription Rates Notice
Publisher and staff contact numbers are listed for the Odessa American with offices, editors, and departments. Customer service hours and delivery rates for daily, Sunday, and weekend subscriptions are provided, along with copyright notice and reproduction restrictions.
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Imo
Odessa American
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