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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 2008
Page
1
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Readers are invited to visit the Odessa American online to find entry forms hidden within today’s high school sports story. An online “CLICK HERE” link offers a bonus entry, with daily new locations and a print edition clue system. After May 31 a winner is chosen from electronic submissions. further prizes teased for next month.
History Explorers club members in West Odessa host a brisket dinner and auction at Becky Sam's Tropical Bar Grill today at 5 30 p.m. The $7 50 event funds travel to Italy and Greece June 4 24, following last year’s trip to Amsterdam Paris and London. Call 381 9966 for info. Gas prices rise to record highs per AAA Texas survey with regular self serve at 3 54 in Texas and 3 65 nationally. Amarillo 3 58, El Paso 3 49.
Odessa area voters confront shifting precincts and mixed school and city races across Midland County. A city news release warns that voters may cast in different seats, with three ECISD contests, a mayoral race, and an OC board seat on today’s ballot. Carry registration card. polling locations listed on Page 8B.
Irene Melendez at 58 earns a sociology degree from the University of the Permian Basin and plans to pursue alcohol awareness work and a state board license. Her journey began a decade ago after moving from Odessa. The story continues on page 8A.
Elaine Marsilio reports on summer school in the Ector County Independent School District. Alma Guerrero notes some students attend to prepare for TAKS, while others aim to get ahead for next year. The elementary program targets students who did not pass prior TAKS administrations.
Ray Brookins, a 42 year old former West Texas State School assistant superintendent, arrived in Ward County Court without legal representation for a change of venue hearing. Judge Bob Parks pressed him to hire counsel by May 30 or have one appointed at his expense as the trial, initially set for April 28, has been delayed. Credits include prior denied representation and ongoing attorney search citing political reasons.
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