Oklahoma City Tornado Wreaks Havoc Across Oklahoma and Kansas
A powerful tornado struck Oklahoma City during the afternoon rush hour, destroying hundreds of homes and damaging a GM plant. Gov. Brad Henry cited about 300 homes destroyed in Moore and 300 to 500 damaged overall, with 104 injuries and no immediate fatalities. Strong winds also affected eastern Kansas and possibly caused a train derailment. Emergency officials sought federal disaster help as residents recalled the May 1999 tornado.
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Oklahoma City
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Paul O’leary
General Motors
Brad Henry
Moore
Henry
David Waller
Interstate 40
Waller
Young patient waits for a marrow donor in search of match
Manny Ybarra, an eight year old with aplastic anemia, waits in his fifth year for a bone marrow transplant. His mother Melissa describes the urgency as coordinators explain the rarity of a matching donor. The National Marrow Donor Program notes low odds for Hispanic donor compatibility and nationwide need for marrow transplants.
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Ndrews
Tchmaker
Melissa Ybarra
Manny Ybarra
Manny
Adrian
Beki Garcia
Permian Basin
Hernandez Tae Kwon Do
Andrews
Ybarra
How to Become a Marrow Donor Contact
To learn more about becoming a marrow donor call Beki Smith Permian Basin coordinator of the National Marrow Donor Program at 352-0717.
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Lear
Beki Smith
Permian Basin
Odessa Reports Record May Sales Tax Receipts
May figures from the Texas comptroller show Odessa sales tax receipts for the fiscal year to date at just over 7.5 million, the highest in four years. A $1,452,280 distribution is en route, up 5.64 percent from last May, with allocations to the city, Odessa Development Corp., and Medical Center Hospital.
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State Comptroller’s
Austin
Odessa
Odessa Development Corp
Ector County
Medical Center Hospital
Iraqis faced long gas lines amid shortages in Baghdad
In Baghdad daily searches for fuel stretch for hours as pumps run dry and official stations fail to supply. Residents turn to black market vendors for jerry cans despite higher prices, while Daura refinery operates below capacity due to upstream supply issues.
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Baghdad
Iraq
Salah Alwiha
Saudi Arabia
Alwiha
Dalia Siab
Daura
OPD Receives 334000 From FBI For Patrol Laptop System
The Odessa Police Department received a 334000 check from the FBI as thanks for aiding a 2001 raid that recovered 3.3 million in cash. Police Chief Chris Pipes says the money, plus a 266000 state grant, will fund a new laptop system in patrol vehicles and the program could begin by year end.
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FBI
Odessa
Chris Pipes
Odessa Hospice founder guides end-of-life preparation
The Odessa Hospice founder outlines how terminally ill patients can prepare for the end, detailing steps for comfort, care planning, and emotional support to ease the final transition.
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Odessa
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