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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 2008
Page
1
A Dutch company transformed an old chapel into a contemporary residence. The piece notes design choices and the project’s stylistic shift from sacred to living space. It highlights architectural innovation and the impact on the neighborhood ambiance.
South Texas landowners resisting the border fence have gained traction in court delaying federal plans to reach 670 miles of fencing by year end. A key ruling requires the government to first negotiate access prices, with 38 more cases slated for hearings this week.
Odessans question the meaning of St Patrick's Day while recalling the saint's life. Historians note Patrick was English by birth, kidnapped to Ireland, later became a missionary, and sparked a celebration tied to Irish heritage in the United States. The day, March 17, features green attire and river dyeing, with locals like Terri Stangley planning events at Woody's Lounge.
Wind driven grass fires kept West Texas firefighters busy from Crane County south of Penwell to Midland and Pecos counties. Seven departments fought near Penwell 12 miles south of town. In Midland County 20 homes were threatened by a blaze near Highway 158. Porter Fire in Pecos County has burned 30 000 acres with 20 percent containment and no evacuations reported. West Hollow Fire in Reagan County covers 2000 acres and is 95 percent contained.
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