West Texas Stories by Bill Modi This Week
Midland columnist Bill Modi returns with a nostalgic tour of West Texas highlights. He profiles colorful places and notable people shaping the region’s character this week.
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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 2017
Page
2
Midland columnist Bill Modi returns with a nostalgic tour of West Texas highlights. He profiles colorful places and notable people shaping the region’s character this week.
The Life & Times page previews gardening guidance from Texas Master Gardeners, an educational service organization. Learn tips to grow a thriving home garden with expert advice and seasonal techniques. Next Sunday feature offers practical steps for novices and seasoned hobbyists alike.
The Texas Lottery draws show Cash 5 numbers 6 7 11 13 29 with 721 712, Day 989, and Might 136 245 17 48 50. Jackpot stands at $22.5 million. Power Play 3 elevates to $68 million. Daily 4 and other codes appear with 866 525 59 3219 and 957526 7047 18.
A New Mexico Pick 3 night draw reports numbers 266 with no additional context or results available in the fragment. The record provides only the sequence 266 without dates, locations, or prize details.
The Odessa College Sports Center schedules Camp Runamuckus during spring break from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 13 through 17. Aimed at children aged 6 to 12, the program offers sports, new games, field trips, and fun with sessions 8 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., or 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Contact 335-6348 or visit tinyurl.com/zkla266 for details.
A regional forecast by Greg Morgan Craig Stewart and Tom Tefer tiller outlines expected conditions across Texas. Temperatures will vary by region with chances of rain in southern areas and cooler highs in the north. Forecast emphasizes brief afternoon thunderstorms and light winds.
On March 5 historical events include the Fenian Rebellion in Ireland 1867 the Boston Massacre 1770 the US Senate impeachment court 1868 and Churchill Iron Curtain speech 1946. Other notable moments: Stalin death 1953 Prokofiev death 1953 Patsy Cline plane crash 1963 Non Proliferation Treaty in effect 1970 Belushi death 1982. This day marks diverse global milestones across politics war culture and science.
The Odessa American lists offices on E Fourth Street and P.O. Box 2952 Odessa Texas. It provides subscription rates and customer service contacts plus phone numbers for news, sports, Life & Times and editorial pages. It also notes advertising departments and disclaimers on publication errors and holiday edition charges.
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