Bissinger Autograph Event Draws Odessa Crowds
About 200 people queued Friday night at Hastings in Odessa to have author H G Bissinger sign copies of Friday Night Lights. Odessan Bob Johnson waited with a first edition hardcover as buzz surrounded James Miles, a principal character from the 1990 book.
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Friday Night Lights trailer and Odessa book signing notes
A preview clip for Friday Night Lights screens online while Pet er Berg's film due in October. Bissinger signs copies at Hastings Odessa, drawing about 100 fans. He recalls a canceled first signing due to death threats and stresses that the book ignited discussions on racism and ethics.
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Nation bids farewell to Ronald Reagan in Washington service
Nation honors Ronald Reagan with a solemn national funeral in Washington and a hilltop burial in California. Nancy Reagan accompanies the flag draped casket as Ron Reagan says he is home and free.
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Ex-mayor recalls Reagan by Ruth Friedberg Campbell
Former Odessa Mayor Jim Reese recalled Ronald Reagan's humanity during Friday services in Washington D C and at rest in Simi Valley California The ex mayor praised Reagan saying he was a human being first and a politician second In his final letter to the American people Reese quoted Reagan about beginning the sunset of life The Washington National Cathedral service featured world leaders ex presidents and eulogies noting Reagan belongs to the ages now Bush spoke of the former president as belonging to the American story
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Woman skeptical of record lottery in Texas
Garland AP reports Dawn Nettles, lottery newsletter worker, doubts the $100 million Texas Lottery jackpot is winnable after the Texas Lottery Commission added balls, making odds worse. Officials cite recent winners despite odds rising to 1 in 47.7 million as the record draw nears.
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