Victory Home and Freedom Center tackle gang life in Odessa
The Victory Home run by Flores offers shelter and Bible study for youths leaving gangs and drugs, while the nearby Freedom Center guided by James Barnes provides ongoing outreach, jail visits, and mentoring. Both emphasize faith, disassociation from gangs, and community activities to steer at risk individuals toward a different path.
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Trillin moves on as he tours for father memoir
Calvin Trillin, longtime New Yorker writer now Time columnist, says he’s shed the old restaurant pretense and samples hotel dining. He promotes Messages From My Father, a memoir about his Midwestern Jewish family in the 1950s, on a dozen-city tour.
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Ban Tuminowski Protects Safe Firework Areas in County
Tuminowski proposes two safe zones in the county for lighting fireworks with maps to be distributed when sales begin June 24. Truckload Fireworks joins state dealers in a voluntary ban on aerials. Rockets and missiles will not be sold. County Judge Jim Jordan dissenting. some worry people will ignore safe zones and ignite near homes or fields. Fireworks are restricted by city ordinances, though a July 4 public display was permitted downtown. Odessa officials urge safe use to avoid fires and injuries despite unlikely widespread noncompliance.
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Abilene Partners With Police to Curb Gang Activity
Abilene reports a dramatic rise in cooperation between residents and police as gang activity declines. The city, with 110000 people, now lists under 100 known gang members, and police advocate parental outreach and supervised youth programs. Odessa’s Police Athletic League model is set to launch a seven week summer program for 8 to 13 year olds at Floyd Gwin Park with low enrollment fees to aid economically disadvantaged youths.
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American On Line survey participation and alcohol ad debate
The Odessa American outlines weekly survey participation details with a toll line and fax option. It cites a 15 year 30 percent drop in hard liquor sales and a 1948 voluntary ad ban, sparking debate on allowing distilled spirits ads on TV and radio, comparing to beer and wine.
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Lotto Texas and Pick 3 numbers contact line note
Infoline provides current Lotto Texas and Pick 3 results with an option to call 80 4636 and enter 6600 for updates. Winners remain unofficial until the Texas Lottery Commission verification. The Odessa regional office is at 4682 E University Blvd and reachable at 915 368 5243.
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Infoline
Texas Lottery Commission
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New Republic Names New Editor in Chief
Michael Kelly, a writer and editor at The New Yorker and former Times reporter, is named editor of The New Republic. He will succeed Andrew Sullivan, who announced his departure in April, and plans to stay at The New Yorker through the presidential election.
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Amistad Lake Amistad area docks lower ground move
Amistad of Lake Amistad Reson and Ma rina moved docks to lower ground in 1994 to keep them on water. Through four months of 1996 Amistad National Recreation Area saw 500020 visitors up from 463192 last year. About 1.5 million people yearly visit to fish swim camp view rock art in area caves. Some say the lake’s low level benefits boaters as ruins reappear and archaeolog sites are exposed.
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Amistad National Recreation Area
National Park Service
Amistad
Tom Lind
Corpus Christi
Gun Permits Vary Across Texas Counties in 1995
The report estimates county level gun permit data in Texas for 1995, noting variable populations and a crime index of 100,000. It details concealed gun permits issued per capita and the total permits issued as of June 1, highlighting regional differences in permitting.
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Federal gun law cases cited in high court decisions
The article covers the Brady background check law, its origins and evolution, challenges by sheriffs Printz and Mack, and responses from Texas law enforcement. It notes the Supreme Court’s recent light on related measures, and outlines background-check implementation details and outcomes to date.
House committee probes FBI files controversy over Livingstone
The House Government Reform and Oversight Committee opens an inquiry into the FBI files matter as Republicans press 1993 access actions and question the White House move to appoint Livingstone to run the security office. White House officials seek more experienced personnel and examine credentials delay.
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Oversi Committee
FBI
Livingstone
Clinton
White House
Odessa American Classified Ad Policy Fragments
Public notice text outlines postal details and postage claims. It states address changes go to Odessa American P O Box 2952. It reserves right to accept or reject ads and disclaims liability for errors or omissions in advertising.
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Odessa American
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