Hetrick case details emerge at trial
Witnesses described a gathering at 1708 W. 24th St where two youths were seen with Hetrick on a bed, kissing after a shower. Dalila Weeks, now a Dallas flight attendant, testified the boys were referred to the Career Center following the dispute over sexual orientation. Trial resumed with probing questions and expected continuation.
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Texas Lottery Draw Summary for May 4
Texas Mega Millions numbers 3 15 29 37 39 with Megaplier 3 did not win the jackpot. Jackpot stands at 55 million dollars. Texas Two Step numbers 17 27 30 31 produced a 375000 dollar prize. Draw results from Tuesday May 4 2026.
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New Mexico Lottery Draw Hits Road Runner Cash
The New Mexico Lottery announces the Road Runner Cash drawing results for Monday May 3 with PICK 3 numbers 2 12 18 21 25 34.
Early VOTING Roundup in Odessa for May 15 Election
Odessa voters total 1 293 votes so far after day three of early voting. 74 mail in ballots were received Tuesday by County Elections Administrator Sharon Wilson. Early voting runs 8 a m to 5 p m weekdays through May 11 at the Ector County Annex 1010 E Eighth St. Election day is May 15. Letter submissions for publication due May 11 at noon to the OA newsroom.
Glitch Lets Michigan Drivers Get Free Gas At Meijer Pumps
A computer glitch allowed Michigan drivers to swipe licenses instead of credit cards to fuel up at Meijer pumps. About 107 people, many students, used the flaw for roughly three weeks, some up to 15 times, costing the retailer thousands of dollars across 158 stores in five states. Two drivers faced misdemeanor retail fraud charges as police pursued others. Meijer fixed the flaw and spokesman John Zimmerman stressed crime is crime.
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Army punishes soldier for excessive force in Iraqi death
The Army said a soldier was court martialed for killing an Iraqi prisoner last September. He was reduced in rank and dismissed. The inquiry also touched a CIA contractor’s death at Abu Ghraib and other alleged abuses. Defense Secretary Rumsfeld urged Americans not to equate U S actions with Saddam Hussein era torture and murder.
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Odessa grandmother fed line of neighbors with daily sandwiches
In 1981 Odessa woman Anita Chavez Uranga began handing out sandwiches to the unemployed in a downtown line, delivering hundreds daily from 4 a.m. to midafternoon with help from local bakers and businesses. Her granddaughter recalls the selfless acts that earned neighbors' respect and a longtime donor. A devout Catholic, she kept giving even as praise and media attention grew.
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Trump Plans New Advice Book Think Like a Billionaire
New York Donald Trump previews Think Like a Billionaire, a fall release described as a fast path to the good life. The book, co written with Meredith McIver, centers on real estate investing and follows his How to Get Rich, which has over 500 000 copies in print.
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Texas education funding reform stalls amid amends dispute
Halfway through a 30 day session to overhaul public education funding tied to local property taxes, the House prepares final passage while the Senate readies its own bill. About 200 amendments reportedly pending were not considered, angering several House Democrats including Rep. Villarreal and Rep. Dunnam who said they were not given a chance to vote.
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Texas lawmakers clash as governor vetoes tax plan changes
House Speaker Tom Craddick blames Governor Perry for derailing two business proposals amid a tax plan debate. The House bill would set school operation taxes at 1.20 per $100 of assessed value and raise sales tax to 7 percent, while Perry criticizes a payroll tax and business activity tax proposals.
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Great Whites off California at Malibu shock surfers
Malibu surfers flee Will Rogers Beach as dozens of great white sharks descend, exposing an uncanny homing instinct and a hungry, dangerous display that unsettles beachgoers. In other news, Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius flops at the box office, and James Caviezel’s reception as Jesus draws comment.
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Odessa American contact and subscription details
The Odessa American lists contact numbers for News Sports and Editorial pages along with advertising departments. It provides subscription rates by carrier and mail, plus service hours and postal address for changes. Also includes a web address and missing paper notice contact.
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