Iraq political race tests Jaafari bid for term
Iraqi Sunni Arab and Kurdish leaders press Shiite Prime Minister Ibrahim al Jaafari to drop his bid for a new term as parliament readiness grows. Violence flares with at least five killed and sectarian attacks linked to insurgents raise concerns over rights and governance amid a leadership vacuum with U.S. backed forces trying to quell the turmoil.
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U.S
Crash wins best picture over Brokeback Mountain at Oscars
Los Angeles reports that Crash upstaged Brokeback Mountain to win best picture in a historic upset. Cathy Schulman praised nominees as Capote star Philip Seymour Hoffman and Walk the Line's Reese Witherspoon won acting prizes, while George Clooney and Rachel Weisz took supporting honors. Ang Lee did win in a separate category.
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Cathy Schulman
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Truman Capote
Capote
Reese Witherspoon
June Carter
George Clooney
Rachel Weisz
Brokeback Mountain
Ang Lee
Merger Aims to Streamline Phone Services
The AT&T Inc and BellSouth Corp merger announced Sunday would create a single dominant provider serving nearly 70 million local-line phone customers and almost 10 million broadband subscribers.
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BellSouth Corp
AT&T Bid for BellSouth Would Fold Ma Bell Era Back
AT&T Inc bid of 67 billion dollars for BellSouth could recreate a unified Ma Bell like system across 22 states. The merged company would control wireless long haul voice Internet traffic and directories under the AT&T brand, echoing historic monopoly days and aiming to cut advertising costs.
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At&t Inc
BellSouth Corp
At&t
SBC
At&t Corp
BellSouth
MA Bell
Surprise Winner Philip Seymour Hoffman in Capote
Philip Seymour Hoffman clinched a surprise victory for Capote, delivering a standout performance as the controversial author. Critics praised his immersive portrayal, signaling strong momentum ahead of awards season.
Leadership Seeds: OPD officers who became chiefs
A list highlights OFD and other agencies where OPD personnel rose to top roles. Names include Kevin Begley and Cliff Blackstock with careers spanning Bastrop, West University Place, and Olney police departments, pointing to a wider leadership pipeline.
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OPD
Killeen
Wichita Falls
San Angelo
Odessa Police training seeds leadership across Texas
The Odessa Police Department is highlighted as a major training ground for future police chiefs. Over 25 years, 21 former OPD officers became chiefs elsewhere, reflecting a strong utbilding culture that produces leaders. Bill Hammitt credits OPD’s emphasis on development for cultivating administration across ranks.
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Kevin Buehler
Odessa
Odessa Police Department
Texas
OPD
Bill Hammitt
Monahans
Hammitt
Haltom City
Highland Village
Dallas/Fort Worth
Renowned pianist to perform at state convention concert
Christopher Atzinger will present a free piano concert at 8 p.m. Friday at the MCM Grande FunDome during the Texas Federation of Music Clubs State Convention. For information call 366-1994.
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FunDome
Texas Federation of Music Clubs
Oleanna play on stage at Ahead Studios this weekend
The play Oleanna opens at Ahead Studios located at 510 N. Lee Ave with performances at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets cost $10 and the box office number is 349-1965.
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