Texas homeowners insurance rates face criticism from advocacy groups
Texas Watch and AARP at a Capitol news conference argued homeowners pay the nation's highest premiums, averaging 1200 dollars annually, while industry reps cite Texas weather mold and regulatory climate as drivers of high costs. The Texas Department of Insurance notes lower claim payout ratios in 2003, but warns rates reflect years of claims history.
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Dan Lambe
Texas Watch
AARP
Alee
Council of Texas
Texas Department of Insurance
Hannah
Insurance Department
State Farm and
Farmers Insurance Companies
Top Bush Clinton officials to testify at Sept. 11 hearing
The 9/11 Commission released its witness list for a two day counterterrorism hearing with top Bush and Clinton officials slated to testify. Condoleezza Rice was not invited as she declined citing separation of powers concerns and the White House stance. The panel sought a possible subpoena while awaiting White House reconsideration. President Bush signed a bill extending the commission’s deadline by two months.
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Washington
Condoleezza Rice
White House
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al Feltenberg
Smell of Gas District Worries Odessa Residents
An odor spread through parts of the city with strong impressions on the south side. McPherson said no injuries were reported and plant crews moved to safety zones. NAACP leader Gene Collins disputed the harm claim, noting nausea and dizziness among residents. Officials from Odessa, TCEQ, and Huntsman coordinated response with emergency crews and planned neighborhood exposure checks.
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Gene Collins
NAACP
Odessa
Texas Department of Public Safety
TCEQ
Huntsman
Whitney Houston Receives Publicist Statement on Rehab Stay
Publicist Nancy Seltzer confirmed Whitney Houston is in a Los Angeles drug rehabilitation facility and said the singer thanks supporters. Houston, 40, earlier disclosed past drug abuse but said she moved beyond it through prayer. Her husband Bobby Brown faced 60 days in jail for probation violations including a December battery charge.
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Nancy Seltzer
Diane Sawyer
ABC
Bobby Brown
Pope Meets Actor Caviezel in Vatican Audience
Pope John Paul II met with Jim Caviezel star of The Passion of the Christ in Vatican City and blessed him after a brief discussion. Caviezel arrived in Rome for a private screening. his wife attended. The film topped weekend box office with 32.1 million dollars, bringing US-Canada gross to 264.5 million.
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Odessa settles firefighter lawsuit for 265000 dollars
The City of Odessa announced a settlement of 265000 dollars on January 14 in a mediation tied to a lawsuit by firefighters. City Manager Richard Morton said the settlement was not an admission of wrongdoing and that the actions taken were appropriate personnel actions. Tinney noted the settlement was not final until the judge signed.
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Odessa
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Apma
Texans Face Record Gasoline Prices Across Texas
Gas pumps in Dallas and other Texas cities show record highs as AAA Texas reports statewide regular averages near 1.60 a gallon. National prices rise, with crude oil pushing costs higher. experts predict further 10 to 15 cent increases.
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New Mexico Lottery Winning Numbers for Road Runner Cash 5
The drawing on Monday March 15 lists Road Runner Cash 5 numbers 7 11 19 27 6 and Pick 3 Ge3 9. No additional prizes or dates are provided in this fragment.
Lights From 1A Background As An Art Major
Set decorator Curry recounts her path from art school to working on films like Major League Tombstone Office Space and The Alamo. For Friday Night Lights she researched Permian High School 1988 to ensure authenticity. She grew close to Odessa and the Permian community, emotional about leaving.
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Tombstone
John Lee Hancock
the Alamo
Permian
Odessa
Hobbs Eagle
Texas Lottery draws and jackpot details for Tuesday
Texas Lottery results list MEGA MILLIONS numbers 3 28 45 49 51 with Megaplier 4 and a $27 million jackpot. PICK 3 daytime numbers 3 9 23 and night 5 8. TEXAS TWO STEP draws 2 8 18 30 25 with a $1 million bonus. Local notes include prizes and ticket terms.
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Gambling in the workplace and TV news jabs
A satirical column riffs on gambling at work, Mel Gibson and The Passion of the Christ, Caltech astronomers, Martha Stewart, Bill Clinton's South Beach diet, cicadas in Washington, Nixon tapes, Kerry speeches, and Al Gore backing Howard Dean. The piece blends pop culture and politics with a newsroom voice.
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Mel Gibson
Bill Clinton
South Beach
Hillary
Washington
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White House
John Kerry
Nixon
al Gore
Howard Dean
Odessa American contact and subscription notice
Public notice style information lists Odessa American contact numbers for News Sports Editorial and ads. It includes P.O. Box address for mail, postmaster address changes, and subscription rates for various plans. Also lists several departments and fax numbers for advertising and news.
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E. 4Th Street
Odessa
P.O
ECISD Voters to Decide on Seven Member Board Shakeup
ECISD trustees push for change amid booster meeting discontent as Odessa voters head to an election for seven board seats. Incumbents face new challengers on Positions 2 4 5 and 7 with early voting April 28 to May 11.
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Floy Hinson
Hinson
Odessa
Delma Abalos
Renda Berryhill
Mireya Fierro
Tommy Salmon
Doyle Woodall
Diane Burnett
Robbie Duncan
Randy” Rives
Prentice Creel
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Conrad Turner
Harold McKelvain
Denis Dennis
H. Fred Stierholz
Charles “Chuck” Davis
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Butch” Foreman III
Dan Smelser
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