War funds passed and GI Bill boosted in landmark vote
The House approved a $162 billion war funding package for Iraq and Afghanistan, with a 268-155 vote. The bill also expands college aid for returning troops and extends unemployment benefits, while flood relief for the Midwest was added by a 416-12 vote. The White House supported the measure as total war funding surpasses $650 billion.
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Four arrested in brutal Odessa slaying case
Thornhill was killed and burned, his body found eight miles northwest of Goldsmith after his disappearance on May 21. Odessa detectives traced the remains with CrimeStoppers tips leading to Derek Elms and three others, all held on 500000 dollar bonds. Authorities say autopsy results are pending and a firearms search followed a May 11 standoff at a Tripp Avenue home.
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Summit facility proposal eyes steady path forward
West said assurances exist for the project under any scenario. Arleene Loyd reported 70 resumes from Fort Bliss and Fort Hood job fairs with 25 military members noting relocation interest to Odessa, mainly in IT, communications, and HR. The Odessa chamber elected Rick Carlton as chair, Austin Keith as vice president, and Frank Deaderick as secretary, while Manny Puga noted 71 percent member growth from Oct 1 to May 31.
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Juneteenth events in Odessa large community schedule
Activities span three days with a basketball tournament at Odessa College Sports Center at 6 p.m. and a Juneteenth pageant at Blackshear Magnet Elementary at 7 p.m. Admission is $2. An Odessa Idol show runs 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Woodson Park.
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