Mortal Kombat road show sparks parental protest
Sonja Merrick argues against a live tour of the violent video game Mortal Kombat aimed at children. She criticizes promoters and parents for permitting bloodthirsty content and warns it may teach kids that random violence is acceptable. Merrick notes characters Baraka and Katana illustrate lethal fantasy violence and calls for moral responsibility.
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Mano wins TAMACC Small Chamber of the Year award
MANO the 3 year old Mexican American Network of Odessa was named Small Chamber of the Year by the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce at the TAMACC convention in Dallas. The award cited community involvement and member support with Gov George W. Bush attending the breakfast event.
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Big Spring businessman convicted in $30 million fraud scheme
A federal jury convicted Charles “Chris” Christopher, 49, of 11 counts of wire fraud and 10 counts of transporting stolen goods after a scheme using his Big Spring home and ranch to take over American Universal Insurance Co. and Diamond Benefits Life. He and partner G Wayne Reeder allegedly diverted funds, paid liens on the house, and deceived regulators in California, Rhode Island and Arizona. Christopher faces up to 155 years in prison and $60 million in fines. sentencing is Oct. 10.
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Agreement adds park to campus on ECISD grounds
The Ector County Independent School District adds Modern Gardner Park to the Career Center campus through an interlocal agreement with the city of Odessa. The park remains city title but will be maintained and landscaped by ECISD as a horticulture project, with unanimous board approval this week.
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Odessa surveys seek park plan input and funding
The Parks and Recreation Department mailed 2000 surveys to Odessa residents to shape a master plan covering parks cultural arts and preservation for ten years at a projected cost of 90000 dollars. Wirth & Associates of Billings Montana partners with Texas Tech University for a public presentation and upcoming open forums.
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Buinger Withdraws From Clear Creek Superintendent Race
ECISD superintendent Gene Buinger says he has withdrawn from consideration for the Clear Creek Independent School District post. He confirms Amarillo ISD leader John Wilson is the top finalist and that he would not remain in contention even if Wilson is not chosen. Buinger, in his sixth year at ECISD, cites a satisfying current position and supportive board, though notes consulting contacts may offer higher compensation elsewhere.
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Ladonia Officers Indicted for Bribery Charges
GREENVILLE AP A Fannin County grand jury indicted two Ladonia police officers on bribery charges for allegedly taking 400 from four illegal immigrants on June 17. Patrol Sgt John Jason Fowler served about two months, and reserve officer Michael S Cooley about six months with the department.
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