Texas House Walkout Stalls Redistricting Efforts
Democrats staged a quorum walkout in the Texas House delaying a redistricting bill as Republicans pressed a budget plan and tort reform. Craddick locked the chamber, 53 Democrats absent, Gov. Perry attended, protests outside grew, and lawmakers planned a press conference as tensions flared.
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Plan for quorum break by lawmakers shocks Texas House
A group of legislators plotted a diversion to halt a quorum in the Texas House led by Rep. Jim Dunnam. Tamara Bell announced Dunnam's statement to block business as four days remained before the deadline, with DPS ordered to locate the missing Democrats.
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Michael J Fox Parkinson's discovery and charity impact
The article notes Michael J Fox disclosed his Parkinson's diagnosis in 1998 and highlights more than 20 million dollars raised by the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research since 2000. It references FOX's statements praising TV colleague Daly and mentions Donna Shalala and University of Miami context. It also covers legal actions involving Nicolas Sizemore, Heidi Fleiss, and a witness protection detail.
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Michael J Fox Delivers Keynote At Miami Medical Commencement
Michael J. Fox spoke to graduates at the University of Miami Medical School commencement on Saturday. He addressed doctors and medical students, offering remarks on career, resilience, and service.
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Homicide raises Odessa area crime concern as charges rise
The text notes three killings in Odessa last year and three this year, including James Harold Naylor Jr being charged in a homicide. Naylor remains jailed on a 250000 bond after the April 26 slaying at Tejano Rodeo Club parking lot. Ivan Rene Porras surrendered and faces an upgraded murder charge after initially being charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Bond on the new charge had not been set.
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Lawmakers in Santa Fe floor standoff with missing Democrats
West West described two lawmakers in Bishop's Palace Santa Fe eating breakfast while troopers guarded exits to prevent evasion as 87 Republicans remained on the floor and three Democrats asyet unaccounted for. He warned of a possible special session and said absentees could be brought back in handcuffs to fulfill a quorum.
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Odessa American Contact and Circulation Information
Daily Odessa American contact details list office address 222 East 4th Street Odessa Texas 79761 and mail PO Box 2952 provide phone numbers 337 6262 800 375466 for main line and paper missing 337 7314 888 375 OA OA with hours 8 am to 5 pm weekdays and 6 am to 11 am weekend.
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Classified Advertising Terms and Contacts
Readers Guide details how to place ads with Odessa American and the Classified Department. It notes the paper reserves the right to accept or reject ads and disclaims liability for ad representations or errors. Executive Editor John Kerr oversees, with production and directory staff listed and service rates per issue.
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Less Violence in the Weather Across Hollywood and Nation
Oklahoma City was hit by tornadoes on Thursday and Friday as nationwide reports tally three hundred incidents. The Red Cross warns it is running low on disaster funds while political and media figures comment on safety, weather, and public responses.
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Man sells Leicestershire flat as life sized Star Trek model
Tony Alleyne, 50, lists his England apartment for 1.7 million dollars after nearly a decade turning it into an authentic Star Trek Enterprise replica. The upgraded home includes a transporter control, warp core drive, voice lighting, security and infinity mirror. His project reportedly led to marital strain with his wife leaving.
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