Prayer controversy echoes across nations and courts
A forwarded column by Nick Gholson defends a brief football prayer against atheists suing over it. The piece argues Americans should not fear a 30 second prayer, cites religious plurality, and mocks legal objections. It notes recent Supreme Court activity and ends with a critique of public restrooms and highway funding.
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Nick Gholson
Wichita Falls
Gholson
Santa Claus
United States of America
Bible Belt
Jerusalem
Baghdad
China
Rome
God
New York
Deion Sanders
Deion
U.S. Supreme Court
State trooper dragged by truck in Odessa incident
Midlander Scott Lance Mingus a 26 year old man was arrested Saturday morning by Odessa police on a charge of aggravated assault of a public servant. Trooper Shannon Mooney responded to a disturbance at Dick's Place when Mingus attempted to leave in a white 2001 GMC pickup dragging Mooney about 100 feet. Mooney fired twice, the truck fishtailed and hit him injuring his right ankle. Mingus arrested at 2 45 a.m. in the 2700 block of Torrance Avenue and held on a 50000 bond.
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Dick’s Place
Mingus
Mooney
Odessa
Torrance Avenue
Medical Center Hospital
Ector County Detention Center
Odessa to host premiere for Friday Night Lights film
The Education Foundation in Odessa considers a premiere for Friday Night Lights, with Universal Pictures involvement. Directors and focus groups shape marketing, while venue ideas range from Ratliff to Century Theaters, aiming for a pre release event to boost education grants in ECISD.
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Wiehle
Odessa
Ratliff
Century Theaters
Graham Central Station
Ector Theatre
Foundation
California
West Texas
Odessa film crews to film positive Odessa football documentary
New Wave Entertainment from California arrives in Odessa in July to interview locals for a behind the scenes documentary about Odessa football. Associate Producer Michelle Sylvester and Producer Jim Beacon aim for a positive, era recalls piece to air on ESPN Classic and on a DVD.
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Odessa
New Wave Entertainment
California
Espn Classic
Michelle Sylvester
Jim Beacon
Sylvester
Perryman's Unexpected Ties to Friday Night Lights Premiere
Lorraine Perryman reflects on her role around the Friday Night Lights film event noting she was mayor when the book released and has prior media exposure with Mike Wallace. She emphasizes her education focus and support for athletics as a pathway to success despite not being a football fan.
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Lorraine Perryman
Perryman
Mike Wallace
Drinks Fromia Brings Mexican Flavors To Odessa Town Squares
Local vendors Garcia and Cortez expand in Odessa with fresh fruit drinks and Mexican treats. Carts serve cantaloupe horchata and agua de melon among items like corn with cheese, lime and chili powder. The Cortez family plans more stores to run by their six children as health rules are met.
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Plaza
Garcia
Alfredo
Paleteria
W. University Blvd
Blanca
Alfredo Cortez
San Angelo
Odessa
Midland
Blanca Cortez
San Antonio
Ciudad Acuna
Guadalajara
Jonetta Stanton
Rosa's
Serjio Muniiz
Serjio Muniz Jr
Serjio Jr
Serjio Muritz
New Mexico Lottery Road Runner Cash 5 Draw
Friday June 25 drawing results show winning numbers 14 26 29 34 for Road Runner Cash 5 and a Pick 3 line Hele. The outcome lists the numbers drawn in public lottery event and the associated game identifiers.
Odessa American contact and subscription details excerpt
The OCR excerpt lists Odessa American contact numbers for publisher editor and various departments, office hours, ad policies, newspaper responsibilities, and subscription rates with scattered garbled text. It shows how to reach departments and subscribe, plus a partially legible note about holidays and events.
Americans permitted to carry guns in Riyadh streets
Saudi Arabia allows Americans visiting Riyadh to carry sidearms while walking the city, a move described as leveling the field. The comment ties to broader fears of terrorism and media culture in the 1950s context.
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Beverly Hills
Saudi Arabia
Oil Kingdom
Riyadh
Texas Lottery Draw Summary
Texas Lottery results show LOTTO and CASH FIVE numbers for a June 26 draw with an estimated 5 million dollar jackpot. LOTTO numbers were 22 2h 27 40 2 and CASH FIVE numbers 13 22 24 34 37, with details at txlottery.org.
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