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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 2009
Page
2
The Rev Jamie Linney notes that regular watering yields little effect until rain comes, then plants quickly perk up. The column hints at upcoming Saturday events tied to this observation.
Texas Lottery results show Cash 5 numbers 7 12 19 23 28 and Pick 3 day draw 001 307. Texas Two Step numbers 2 3 11 29 17 with bonus ball. Jackpot listed as $200,000 for Daily 4 and Night 65 35 19 draws. Draw date appears as Thursday April 30.
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Obituaries and death notices list individuals across multiple Texas towns including Odessa Abilene Fort Stockton and other communities. The page notes names such as Elton A Faught Concepcion Gonzales Mabel Powell Antonia Quintela Charles Richard Hahn Georgan Gilbreath Conner Robert Daniel Ranuelos Francisca Sanchez Ramirez Emma Pando Bernhart Martens and others in brief obituary notices from the era.
Local volunteers dedicate time to senior citizens through the ombudsman program. The Life and Times page explains how advocates assist residents, address complaints, and connect seniors with services. Sunday publication highlights volunteer roles, contact steps, and program impact.
U S Army air coordinator specialist Kimberly Becker, daughter of Tracy Becker of Odessa, arrived at Midland International Airport after a tour in Afghanistan. She will return for eight more months after a brief leave. A year ago she completed basic training at Fort Rucker Alabama.
ECISD wrapped up its Cans for Kids drive with 18 8000 pounds collected for West Texas Food Bank. Reagan Magnet led elementary schools with 2 680 pounds per student and Odessa High topped secondary schools with 1 19 pounds per student.
Public notice from the Odessa American details newsroom contacts, advertising and subscription options, mailing address, post office box, publisher and editor names and numbers, hours, departments for news sports life and editorial content, and holiday subscription pricing and timing.
Air Force Airman Jeremy P Chalambaga has arrived for duty at Cannon Air Force Base New Mexico. He is the son of Carlos Chalambaga and Mona Rodriguez and a 2008 Odessa High School graduate. Army Reserve Pfc Jennifer Luna has graduated from basic training at Fort Jackson South Carolina. She is the daughter of Carolina Luna and a 2007 Odessa High School graduate. Navy Fireman Justin K Dahmer, son of Lisa Hain and Matt Dahmer, has completed basic training at Great Lakes Illinois and is a 2007 Coahoma High School graduate.
A compact forecast for Odessa and Midland covering the Permian Basin for the next seven days. Expect variable conditions with sun and clouds, chances of showers, and temperatures fluctuating through the week. Highlighted days include mild mornings and warmer afternoons with possible breezes.
Heavy rains triggered flash flooding and high water rescues in Gainesville and Southmayor near the Texas Oklahoma line. About 35 homes and 15 businesses sustained water damage, with past flood losses in 2007, while meteorologists expect a muggy day followed by more showers tonight and this weekend.
Hobbs shows mostly sunny skies with a high near 95 and a low around 56. Ruidoso also partly sunny with a high about 76 and a low near 47. weed and dust indices indicate moderate to low levels with mold absent.
Readers invited to share donations milestones retirements and celebrations for the Odessa Good News page. Email details to onlife oapa.com or mail to P O Box 2952 Odessa TX 79760 Photos may be included for publication. For more information call 333 7775.
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