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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 2001
Page
2
An Odessa American correction notes the new graduated licensing system for teenage drivers goes into effect on January 1 2002. The paper regrets the error.
West says keeping within a five percent band could improve representation for West Texas in Austin. Proposals include combining multiple counties such as Ector Andrews Crane and Ector Winkler Loving Reeves. Board undecided on final plan. public hearing set for July 16 ahead of adoption.
The House voted Thursday to block efforts to explore for oil and gas in environmentally sensitive areas including Lease Sale 181 in the Gulf of Mexico.
Congress approves amendments on oil and gas leases near Gulf energy sites, and bars monument restrictions. Norton leads proponents while Rahall backs stronger heritage protections. Other measures boost arts funding and oil industry royalty terms. Net bill H.R. 2217.
HEXT died after a long fight with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma first diagnosed ten years ago. He underwent chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant in Seattle in 1995, later returning to Midland for further treatment under Dr. David L. Watkins. In May he and his wife moved to Seattle for advanced care as council members prepared to begin selecting a successor at the next meeting.
Odessa residents react as Mayor Hext dies after long illness from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. City charter lets council replace him but no vote planned until July 10. District 1 council member Bill Cleaver said it's too soon. Funeral details pending after family meeting. Jane Hext expresses thanks and peace over his passing.
Fans endured a 50 minute rain delay during N Sync first Cleveland Browns Stadium show as 25,000 concertgoers braved a summer storm. Chris Kirkpatrick thanked the crowd and apologized for the interruption ahead of a second, larger Lake Erie show.
Radio personality Danny Bonaduce, 41, was in a boating mishap near Venice when his vessel the Bonaduce ran aground in shallow water. He sustained a minor head injury but no major injuries were reported, according to county lifeguard officials.
Henry of Horseshoe Bay designed a simulated oil derrick tower in Odessa to identify the American Bank of Commerce building. The beacon was removed after FAA concerns, a red beacon flashed, and the tower later became a 50 foot wire Christmas tree with 700 bulbs during holidays.
Anne Robinson of NBCs Weakest Link says the show attracts viewers over 50 who enjoy her in leather and mothers who watch with babies. The show, based on the UK version, offers up to 1 million dollars with a winner take all format and has found fans in both England and the United States. Tyson called her one mean lady after a ball game.
In Atlanta a 23 year old man Michael D. Kelley who had claimed to be an FBI agent climbed a 200 foot crane and held authorities for a day. He hanged himself with a rope on the platform after a long standoff. He had a history of mental illness and run ins with police. He was not armed. Authorities lifted his body after witnesses described a long fall.
Texas Lottery numbers for Friday June 22 show Texas Two Step results 21 20 31 8 and Cash Five 17 11 36 21 27 with Pick 3 4e6 1.
In Kingsland Georgia a man robbed Coastal Bank of Georgia while a female companion purchased a 1996 white Neon from American Auto Sales across the street. Police stopped them two miles away. the robbed amount was undisclosed and $2,500 was found in a Styrofoam box on the car’s floorboard. The woman was not immediately charged.
USPS listing shows Odessa American publication details and mailing information. It notes the paper is printed daily in Odessa Texas with address changes sent to P O Box 2952 and states second class postage paid.
Publication billing and subscription pricing details list daily and weekend rates for daily and Sunday editions, mail options, and out of town numbers. It outlines delivery problems hours and contact lines for the Odessa American with staff roles including publisher editor and advertising director.
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