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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 2005

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Refinery Blast Triggers Fatal Fire Shorting Family Loss

A deadly refinery accident preceded by a plant blast leaves a woman grieving for her mother and father. The incident marks another fatal event at the facility, indicating ongoing dangers at the refinery site.

Fire at BP oil refinery precedes deadly Texas City blast

A small fire ignited at a BP refinery valve Tuesday afternoon, in a plant area that boosts octane. The blast Wednesday killed 15 and injured over 100 as investigators probe a possible chemical release. officials say the two events may be unrelated.

Texas City Bill Stephens

Cactus garden grows in Notrees gathered by faith center

Ken Ferguson nurtures a decade old cactus garden in Notrees near Faith Miracle Center. The path lined display includes cacti from Mexico to West Texas, native agaves and Spanish daggers, a century plant, ocotillo hogan replica, rock sculptures, and cedar arc structures created by church members. Ferguson, a Vietnam Navy veteran, notes cacti’ drought tolerance and low water needs.

Notrees Ken Ferguson Faith Miracle Center Ferguson Arizona Vietnam Mexico California Nevada New Mexico West Texas Faith Miracle Center Church United States

Schiavo case: appeals court denies reinsertion of feeding tube

Schiavo's parents press on as a federal appeals court panel in Atlanta refuses to order restoring her feeding tube. The court said most issues were already decided and others did not apply. It marked the third denial in four days, with plans to appeal to the full court. Doctors warned she could die within a week or two after tube removal.

Pinellas Park Fla Terri Schiavo Lth Termane Circuit Court of Appeals Atlanta Schiavo Bob Mary Schindler

Pope Appears via Video at Colosseum Good Friday

Ailing Pope John Paul II watched the Way of the Cross from the Vatican as thousands gathered at the Colosseum. The 84 year old pontiff sent a message read by Cardinal Camillo Ruini, expressing solidarity with the suffering and faith in God's plan. Vatican TV screened the event, while spectators carried torches and a cross atop the Colosseum plateau.

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