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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1993

Page

13

Old faces spark a new dinosaur craze and media hype

A nostalgic look at how dinosaurs captivate America through films like Jurassic Park, Barney, and related products. The piece notes the public’s mix of fascination and skepticism, the science behind bones, and how imagination fuels the market while hinting at the tenuous link to reality.

America Barney Steven Spielberg McDonald's

Man given four life sentences in child assault case

Fernando Anchondo was sentenced to four life terms and 20 years for an indecency count after a 70th District Court jury convicted him of four counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child. The sentences run concurrently with parole possible after 15 years.

Fernando Anchondo Anchondo Jay Gibson Tom Hirsch Gibson Hirsch Ector County

Killer bees threaten Texas in 53 county quarantine

State entomologist warns Africanized bees known as killer bees are expanding through southern and western Texas prompting a 53 county quarantine. In the Permian Basin counties Brewster Crane Pecos Presidio and Terrell inspectors report sightings as experts stress cautious avoidance and alert beekeepers. The bees defend hives aggressively cause multiple stings and can be fatal for vulnerable individuals.

Texas Permian Brewster Crane Pecos Presidio Terrell Jackson Pamp Ian Mathis Mathis

Insect Sting Fatalities Highlighted by Odessa Doctor

Odessa allergist Dr Athar Rana notes four percent suffer allergic reactions to stings with fatal outcomes possible. About 40 to 50 U S deaths per year occur from bee stings. Midlander Larry Hoover aged 37 died June 5 after a wasp sting.

United States Athar Rana Larry Hoover

Richards, Babbitt hail aquifer pumping limits passage

Texas Governor Ann Richards and U S Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt praised a new Edwards Aquifer regulation bill aimed at ending federal court action over pumping. The law caps pumping at 450 000 acre feet annually through 2007 and 400 000 by 2008, creating a groundwater management plan to protect the aquifer for San Antonio and future water supply.

Ann Richards U.S Bruce Babbitt Edwards Aquifer Texas San Antonio Richards Babbitt

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