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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 2009
Page
1
The Religion page outlines the first purity ball event set for March 28 at the Commemorative Air Force Hangar. Details describe the purpose and format as organizers promote a values themed gathering on a Saturday.
In Parade Sunday feature, pitcher Jon Lester discusses his battle with cancer and his long road back to baseball, detailing treatment, mindset, and renewed love for the sport he plays. The piece highlights his resilience, timelines, and ongoing recovery journey.
Lottery results from March 12 show CASH 5 numbers 21 24 29 31 37 with a 5 9 2 7 bonus mix. PICK 3 values 692 172 reflect day and night drawings. Jackpot stands at 2.15 million for Texas Two Step.
The New Mexico drawing recap lists Road Runner Cash five numbers 14 16 17 31 8 for a 175000 dollar jackpot, Hot Lotto numbers 5 14 18 26 34 14, and Powerball numbers 3 7 13 34 47 with powerplay 5 and a 44 million dollar jackpot. VW nmlottery.com.
Obituaries and death notices list several individuals including Jimmie Don Collins Rosendo L Gomez Davian Ray Ramos Sammy Lee Shipman Arthur Lynn White George R McCorkle Norman Milam Shardl Shu-Shu Villines Jesus Florez and others on Page 5B of the Odessa Crane area publication detailing passings and memorial notices.
Readers are asked to submit local honors or awards by emailing oalife oapa.com or mailing to P O Box 2952 Odessa TX 79760. Include details and photos if available. For more information call 333 7775.
A 7 day outlook for the Permian Basin region covering Odessa and Midland predicts mainly sunny skies on Tuesday and Wednesday. Mild temperatures and light winds are expected with no precipitation noted in the forecast.
National Weather Service reports heavy rainfall throughout Texas with a 90 percent chance in North Texas and a flood warning for the Trinity River in Dallas through this afternoon. The river may crest near 32 feet, about two feet above flood stage, while Amarillo sees possible snow and icy roads. Central Texas markets forecast 90 percent rain near Austin and 70 percent near San Antonio.
Hobbs and Ruidoso show mostly cloudy skies with a chance of rain. Highs around 42 in Hobbs and 40 in Ruidoso, lows near 30 and 28 respectively. Light dust and mold concerns noted with low UV index.
Four music stars were inducted into the Honor Roll of the Texas Heritage Songwriters Association on March 1 in Austin. The honorees included Guy Clark Willie Nelson Michael Martin Murphey known for a Christmas show at the Ector Theatre in Odessa and Allen Shamblin.
Susan Ray board president of the Medical Center Hospital Diabetes support group received the Faye Smith Volunteer Spirit of the Year Award in November 2008. Janie Garrs MCH Diabetes Center director presented the honor.
During National Breakfast Week the district honored top students Angelo Gomez of Cavazos Elementary for a Superman themed artwork earning an electronic keyboard Conner Has of Jordan Elementary took second with Under Dog and a portable DVD player Angelika Alvarado of Noel Elementary finished third with Super Pig and received an MP3 player.
Daily newspaper Odessa American lists subscription rates across plans, EZ-Pay, and mail options, with contact numbers for Patrick Canty and customer service. It includes holiday mentions and a web address WWW.OAQA.COM.
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