Inside Man opens at No 1 with $29 million debut
Denzel Washington reunites with Spike Lee as Inside Man leads the weekend box office with a $29 million debut, beating V for Vendetta and Stay Alive. The top 12 films grossed $98.9 million, a 10.6 percent rise from last year, signaling a summer season preview ahead of Ice Age 2 and Mission Impossible 3.
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Fire destroys mobile home in West Odessa blaze
A candle falling from a bedpost started a fire at 7114 W 23rd St in West Odessa late Saturday. Two firefighters were hospitalized for smoke inhalation but released hours later. The trailer was gutted with severe heat and smoke damage. back bedroom and bath were destroyed. The six occupants escaped unharmed. one resident expressed distress over losses including irreplaceable family photos.
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Bush to visit Mexico for talks on immigration reform
President Bush heads to Mexico this week for talks with Mexican and Canadian leaders as protests mount nationwide over immigration. The debate focuses on guest worker proposals, border security, and pathways to legal status, with key lawmakers pressing for a measure this session.
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Afghan court drops case against Christian convert Abdul Rahman
A Kabul court dismissed the case against Abdul Rahman once facing possible execution for leaving Islam to embrace Christianity. Officials said Rahman could be freed soon, easing Western pressure but triggering clerical threats. Rahman became a Christian in the 1990s while employed with an aid group in Pakistan.
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Hext Family Foundation Hosts Community Tea in Odessa
Jane Hext explains the Hext Family Foundation founded in 1998 with late husband Bill. The group supports area colleges and nonprofits and focuses donations on the Permian Basin. Melinda and Tim Spencer assist, and Jane seeks a lasting Odessa legacy centered on faith.
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Beta Sigma Phi Sorority History and Global Spread
The Beta Sigma Phi sorority began in the United States during World War I to honor women's community service and has grown into an international organization. Odessa chapters were the first to honor a first lady, with the tradition expanding to chapters worldwide.
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Lady Wranglers Reach Championship Game Again
Chandrea Jones led OC with 22 points while Dina Piterniece added 17 and Ashley Ingle posted 13 points and 10 rebounds to propel OC to its fifth championship appearance. The Lady Wranglers previously claimed titles in 1986 and 1991 and were runner up in 1985 and 1992 while Monroe secured a third straight national crown.
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Monroe Tribunes Claim NJCAA Division I Title Over Lady Wranglers
Odessa guard Helen Roden of Australia walks to the bench as Monroe celebrates after defeating the Lady Wranglers 76-64 to win the NJCAA Division I women's basketball championship at the Bicentennial Center in Salina Kansas.
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