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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1995

Page

9

Teenage turmoil and a parent’s endurance

Sonja Merrick reflects on the challenges of adolescence and the parental effort to survive the teen years. She jokes about mood swings, mall trips, and the messy habits of teens, noting hope for adulthood and thanking readers for following her Saturday column.

Sonja Merrick

Youths friends and family testify in Edmondson case

Family and friends of Levy Lee Edmondson Jr testified Friday to argue against a death sentence for the 17 year old charged with capital murder in the shooting of Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Troy Merle Hogue. Jurors heard about his home life and character witnesses, including a minister, as two psychologists were set to testify for the defense.

Levy Lee Edmondson Jr Howard County Texas Department of Public Safety Troy Merle Hogue Edmondson Shirley Edmondson Kim Edmondson Bubba Paul

Austin council bans public camping amid protests

Austin City Council votes 4-2 to ban public camping while seeking city land for a homeless campground. Two more council votes needed before law takes effect, with September consideration planned. Mayor Bruce Todd and council member Max Nofziger comment amid strong protests and safety concerns.

Austin Council Austin Bruce Todd Max Nofziger Com

Implant talks continue on four point two five billion settlement

In Birmingham a federal judge privately met with negotiators to press for a new breast implant settlement. Officials warned talks could have a deadline and a funding shortfall threatens payments to 70,000 claimants, with potential payouts shrinking to a small fraction of promised amounts. Dow Corning remains involved but Baxter International reportedly withdrew support as companies deny product harm.

Birmingham Ala U.S Sam Pointer Pointer Ralph Knowles Knowles Dow Corning Corp Michael Jackson Don Corning Austin American-Statesman Texas Baxter International Baxter Jill Carter

Tejano musician Briones blends music with science teaching

Paul Briones, former Permian High School science chair and future ECISD teacher, uses audio visual methods and classroom graphics to teach life science. He integrates songs and computer graphics, inspired by his Tejano background and a workshop experience. He credits mentor Roy Marin for guidance and scholarships he earned to study at Texas A&M, Odessa College, San Diego State, and Arizona State.

Paul Briones Permian High School Ector County Independent School District Briones Descri PHS Chris Duke Presidio Roy Marin Kermit Marin Texas A&m University Odessa College California State University At San Diego Arizona State University

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