Odessa braces for H E B impact amid superstore debate
Odessa officials and business leaders weigh the arrival of H E B with wide produce variety and low prices against fears for small shops. Analysts note potential market reshuffling as competition could diminish independent stores while downtown and local firms adapt or retreat.
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Roland Rust
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Boise, Idaho
Blonds Have More Fun and Other TV Guide Snippets
Kathleen Sullivan discusses her post No question style shift as she fronts E! News Daily and CBS This Morning. Woody Harrelson stages hemp protest in Kentucky. legal drama looms over hemp versus marijuana laws. Princess Diana reportedly declined an 8.2 million Disney birthday offer. Jenny McCarthy recalls casting couch harassment while pursuing hosting work in MTV Singled Out.
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Prince Harry
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Ector County deputy pinned for suspected DWI with work license
An Ector County sheriff's deputy was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated but faced no charges and remains on duty. Midland County Sheriff Gary Painter assisted with bond. The deputy refused a breath test, triggering an automatic license suspension, but a Midland judge granted an occupational license to allow travel to work.
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Midland
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No winners in Lotto Texas jackpot draw
AUSTIN AP no tickets matched all six numbers drawn Saturday night for the twice weekly Lotto Texas game. State lottery officials said the jackpot was worth 25 million dollars.
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Austin
Dole Campaign Struggles With Clinton Tactics and Credibility
The story notes Clinton’s use of Dole voting records to challenge his policy stance while Clinton co-opts GOP themes on welfare reform and taxes. Dole defends his bill positions but struggles to connect with voters, showing fatigue and concerns over supply side economics. He emphasizes balancing the budget as a priority.
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Clinton
Dole
Ronald Reagan
Tony Awards Highlight Routines and Surprises at 1996 Telecast
Tony Awards celebrate McNally and Caldwell for best play and actress while Lane wins best actor musical for A Funny Thing. Andrews boycotts, Merrick sues over State Fair score, and union warns of strikes as Broadway ends a banner season with records and new hits including Rent and Bring in Da Noise Bring in Da Funk.
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McDonald
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Seven Guitars
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David Merrick
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Appeals court review of habeas petitions faces Supreme Court tension
Prisoners routinely seek federal review of state court prosecutions as habeas cases. The issue centers on whether three judge panels’ determinations can be appealed and the Supreme Court's power to supervise lower courts in habeas proceedings, with liberal and conservative justices split over haste and authority.
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Supreme Court
Felker
Ton University Law
Larry Yackle
Supreme Coun’ Oversight Authority
Texas districts face high property taxes and uneven state aid
Schools statewide show varied tax rates with Cypress-Fairbanks and Spring Branch pushing exemptions that shift burden onto businesses. Houston, despite low rates at 1.38 per 100, receives 18.5 million in equalization aid while serving many economically disadvantaged and bilingual students. Superintendents warn funding for special needs is stretched thin.
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Dickinson
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Humble
Katy
Klein
Pearland
Splendora
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Willis
Cypress-Fairbanks
Houston
Leonard Urm
Galleria
Texas
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Publication and postal details for the Odessa American newspaper are listed. It outlines address, mailing, reproduction permissions, advertising rights, and liability limitations for errors or omissions in ads. It also provides a 24 hour fax line for production and states the paper may accept or reject advertisements.
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