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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 2016
Page
2
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Texas DOT joins national seat belt push to enforce safety from May 23 through June 5 with statewide awareness tours. Officials note 889 deaths last year in Texas from crashes involving unrestrained travelers and remind that all passengers must buckle up with fines up to 200 dollars. Children under 8 must be in a child seat or booster unless taller than 4 feet 9 inches.
The note asks readers to report significant factual errors or misprints by calling a phone number or emailing an address, with contact details included for corrections.
Bill Modissett recalls West Texas beginnings in Ector County with cattlemen and sheepmen seeking grazing land. He notes a harsh semi arid climate, scarce water, and early ranches along the Pecos and Colorado rivers. The piece covers early routes, notable figures like E.V. Graham and Bill Oden, and Odessa’s growth from a cow town to an oil era.
The Odessa American invites readers to submit information and photos of school activities, clubs, sports, contests, family generations, and donations. Submissions may be delivered in person or sent by mail, fax, or email to the listed addresses and contact number for further details.
The Odessa American lists contact numbers for news and departments, subscription rates, and hours. It notes advertising acceptance policy and liability limits, plus potential higher holiday delivery charges for home subscribers.
On May 5 events include Waterloo New York honoring Civil War fallen soldiers in 1866, disputed as Memorial Day origin. Napoleon died in exile in 1821, Puebla’s 1862 battle, Carnegie Hall opening in 1891, Scopes trial charge in 1925, Addis Ababa fell in 1936, Haile Selassie returned in 1941, and a 1945 Japanese balloon bomb attack in Oregon.
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