Strom Thurmond, longtime senator, dies at 100
Former Senator Strom Thurmond of South Carolina, a pivotal architect of modern American conservatism in the South, died Thursday at age 100. He passed at 9:45 p.m. after a career spanning seven decades and 48 years in the Senate, ending in 2003. He remained influential until the end, noting a lifelong fitness regime and a reputation for vigor.
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Odessa's tiniest surviving baby weighs one pound
Brooke Kopeck gave birth on April 4 at Odessa Regional Hospital. The newborn weighing one pound survived in the NICU, deemed the smallest to endure ORH’s high tech care. Neonatologist Dr. Maria Ames calls her a miracle with much love, prayers, and family support surrounding her.
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Brooke Kopeck
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Fort Stockton
High court strikes down sodomy law ruling
The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, invalidated Texas and other bans on private same sex activity, declaring that state laws criminalizing homosexual sex violate the Constitution. Justice Kennedy cited respect for private lives, while conservative justices dissented.
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Odessa man dies in stabbing at west Odessa home
Guadalupe Contreras, 46, was stabbed about 8 p.m. Thursday at 1009 West 67th Street. A juvenile suspect was arrested Thursday night. name not released. Contreras was taken by private vehicle to a local hospital where he died.
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County seeks AG opinion on Todd health plan records
County officials on Thursday asked the Texas attorney general to determine if they must disclose total health insurance claims paid for former commissioner Tom Todd and his wife Connie. The inquiry follows a June 13 investigation into Connie Todd's coverage under the county self insured plan after her husband left office and missed 22 months of premiums.
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Woman Convicted in Windshield Death at Fort Worth
Chante Jawan Mallard, 27, a former nurse's aide, was found guilty of murder for striking Gregory Biggs, 37, on a highway and driving away with his body lodged in her windshield. Jurors deliberated 50 minutes. sentencing to follow, with up to life in prison plus 10 years for tampering with evidence.
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Author aims new book at guiding readers through tough religious questions
A author hopes his latest work will assist readers facing contemporary spiritual issues. The book surveys faith, doubt, and moral choices, offering practical insights and context to help navigate modern religious life.
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