Odessa Midland fire chiefs upgrade with shared HAZMAT truck
OFD and Midland firefighters will deploy two new interoperable trucks equipped with communications gear and a portable repeater to extend radio range from Odessa to Alpine. The asset will carry more gear, raise crew to ten for HAZMAT responses, and be built to mirror the other truck for cross jab and shared training through DHS grants.
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Daiquiris and Sunday Scene at Eskimo Hut
Reeves opened the Eskimo Hut to sell daiquiris and coordinates with the TABC to avoid violations. Patrons may drink on site but drivers bear responsibility for sealed drinks, while staff manage drive through and curb demand as 15 to 20 cars queue nightly. Scott joins staff after a drive through request.
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Senators oppose lax rocket hobby rules over terrorism fears
Two senators criticize a bill to ease purchases of black powder rocket propellant arguing it could aid terrorists. They cite post 9 11 security concerns and past attacks while a hobby shop manager warns new rules would devastate the rocket hobby and force dealers out of business.
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Mike Enzi
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Theodore Kaczynski
Justice Department
Tim Lehr
Elmhurst
Lehr
Reggae Sumfest: Jamaican rapper faces profanity summons
In Montego Bay Sean Bay's Thursday performance drew expletives amid a public profanity ban. Police say he received a summons under the law with a $20 fine or community service. Past festival acts like Beenie Man faced similar charges.
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Sean Bay
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Newton Amos
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Beenie Man
Pay rises lag inflation as surveys show real gains drop
The Conference Board reports median 3.5 percent pay increases in 2004, with inflation near 2.6 percent, yielding real gains under 1 percent. Mercer data show pay rises exceeded inflation by 1.1 to 2.6 points over the past decade. Experts note belt tightening as layoffs raise worker surplus and limit future raises.
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Mercer
Eisher Bna Inc
Salary increase trends show smaller raises in 1975 survey
A 1975 salary survey indicates smaller pay raises across the workforce. Data covers 531 of about 2,700 companies that replied to questionnaires sent in April and May, reflecting modest salary growth under existing provisions.
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Conference Board
Redistricting clash grows over minority representation in Texas
Texas lent the Legislature faces a dispute as lines proposals threaten minority voting rights. Senate Republicans defend the plan while Democrats decry loss of representation. A quorum debate stalled Senate action, and a new special session aims to sidestep the two thirds rule.
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Congress
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Staples
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Yap
House
David Dewhurst
Perry
Dewhurst
Steve Odgen
R-Bryan
Odessa American Circulation and Contact Details
The Odessa American lists its mailing address at 222 E Fourth Street Odessa Texas 79760 and Box 2952 Odessa 79760 2052 for corrections or address changes. Customer service lines include 337-6262 weekdays, plus toll free numbers 800-375-4661 and 888-375-0804 for out-of-town readers, with hours posted Monday through Friday and weekend availability.
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Odessa American Classifieds and Subscription Rates Listing
Readers Guide Advertising and classifieds contact numbers are listed along with subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions. The page provides mailbox and fax numbers, publisher and executive editor names, and mail subscription pricing for 3, 6, and 1 month terms with weekend options.
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Odessa American
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Armstrong ties Tour record as he wins in Paris
Argus Hamilton notes Lance Armstrong captures his fifth Tour de France victory in Paris before hundreds of thousands. He ties Germany’s record for most wins. The piece blends celebrity observations with political quips and film notes.
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