Three Die In West Odessa Collision With Tractor-Trailer
A Thursday night two-vehicle crash in western Odessa killed three men. Police identified two victims, a 20 year old and a 19 year old, with names withheld for family notification, while a third man remained unnamed. A white 1997 Ford F-150 south on West County Road hit the side of a red 2004 Volvo tractor-trailer driven by Jesse Rizo, 44, on the I-20 service road, sending the pickup occupants flying and the rig into a signal light pole.
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Odessa
West County
Interstate 20
Jesse Rizo
Friday Night Lights crew recreates 1988 Odessa on set
Hollywood team relocates from Ratliff Stadium due to weather and builds 1988 Odessa indoors. Set director Carla Curry notes gas prices and Christmas decorations were recreated using period magazines as props to ensure authentic retro detail for the film.
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Ratliff Stadium
Odessa
Carla Curry
Curry
Gas prices rise in Permian Basin with mixed reactions
In Odessa, regular unleaded sold at 1.53 to 1.59 per gallon as demand rises and supply tightens. Permian High School senior Kyle Robertson notes higher costs affect driving little, since he is employed, unlike during past price spikes. Nationwide average gasoline climbed to 1.74 per gallon per the Energy Information Administration.
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Permian
H-E-B
Odessa
Kyle Robertson
Robertson
Energy Information Administration
Drive off gas thefts rise in OPS period
Over Feb 1 to March 8, Odessa Police Department logged 74 reports of stolen gasoline, compared with 85 in the same span last year. Police urge motorists to report suspicious activity and details to aid investigations.
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OPD
Good Morning Classifieds and Puzzle Spotlight
A compact note previews the day’s bridge column, comic briefs, crossword hints, and movie listings with a brief nod to obituaries and opinion pieces. The page also teases TV features and a ticket offer to readers.
Madrid bombings shock Spain amid election push
A string of backpack bombs shattered nine miles of commuter lines near Madrid on March 11 2004. Four trains exploded killing 192 and injuring 1421 as a shadowy group claimed al Qaida responsibility. Campaigning for the general election was halted with three days of mourning declared.
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Madrid
Spain
al-Qaida
Atocha
Jose Maria Aznar
ETA
United States
Europe
Pan Am
Lockerbie
Scotland
Santa Eugenia
Atocha Terminal
Prado Museum
Interior Ministry
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A Mark Sterkel
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FNL
Grant Avenue
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Yukon Road
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Hollywood
Mark Sterkel
Julio Cruz
Wesley Lay
City of
Cindera Nealy
Eric Rocha
Kent Kwik Convenience Store
N. Dixie Bivd
CBS
Crowder
Midland
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