West Texas Tales by Bill Modisett Returns
Midland columnist Bill Modisett guides readers through West Texas past in a Thursday feature. The column revisits colorful places and people shaping the region's character this week.
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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 2017
Page
2
Midland columnist Bill Modisett guides readers through West Texas past in a Thursday feature. The column revisits colorful places and people shaping the region's character this week.
A lottery style draw entry labeled SB PICK 3 Night 470 appears, listing a three digit selection process and prize linkage. No further context provided.
The 25th annual Chamber Challenge golf tournament is set for May 5 at Ratliff Ranch Golf Links in Odessa. Four person scramble, morning and afternoon flights with shotgun starts, lunch included, registration fees 700 per team. Proceeds go to Odessa Chamber of Commerce operations. non members welcome. contact Lynn Van Amburg at 333 7862 or lynnva odessachamber com.
OSW presents No Exemptions at 7 p.m. April 15 at Ector County Coliseum 4201 Andrews Highway. VIP meet and greet at 5:30 p.m. Doors open 6 p.m. Belltime 7 p.m. General floor $8 VIP $20. Tickets at Endless Horizons. Call 770-7001.
The OA's NASCAR page follows the closing chase as drivers vie for the last world title. Texas Master Gardeners offer gardening guidance on the Life & Times page, inviting readers to grow their green thumbs. Sunday edition highlights intertwine motorsport and home gardening features.
Jimmy Fallon aims for light entertainment and playful moments on The Tonight Show. The host guides humorous exchanges with guests and spontaneous sketches, intending to boost audience enjoyment and keep a relaxed late night vibe.
Craig Stewart and Tom Tefertiller provide a five day outlook for Odessa and Midland covering grass growth and UV index levels. Forecast highlights include daytime highs, overnight lows, sunshine duration, and expected precipitation chances to guide outdoor planning.
On March 20, 1942 Douglas MacArthur vowed I shall return after evacuating the Philippines. Other notable dates include Isaac Newton's death in 1727, Napoleon’s 1815 return to Paris, Uncle Tom’s Cabin publication in 1852, USS Langley’s reactivation in 1922, Zangara’s execution in 1933, and the 1952 Security Treaty with Japan. One year ago Obama opened a historic Cuba visit. A Barcelona bus crash killed 13 university students.
The Odessa American lists contact numbers for departments including news, life, editorials and ads, with hours for customer service. It also details subscription rates, mailing address, and postmaster information, plus policy notes on ad acceptance, liability, and holiday edition charges.
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