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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 2004

Page

2

U S citizen killed while awaiting trial in Mexico

A U S citizen awaiting trial for stabbing a newspaper editor in Nuevo Laredo was killed by a knife wielding inmate. U S officials protested and demanded a full investigation into prison protection and consular access after prior complaints of torture and limited access. The incident echoes cross border tensions over prison violence and consular rights.

U.S Mexico Nuevo Laredo Sunta Verny Gante Mario Medina Laredo Garza Medina Foreign Relations Department United States

Election Day Polling Places in Ector County Texas

Voters in Ector County face council and district races at numerous sites across Odessa. Polling locations include Murry Fly Elementary, LBJ Elementary, Nimitz Junior High, Ireland Elementary, Pease Elementary, Austin Elementary, Bonham Junior High, Lamar Elementary, Blackshear Elementary, Salinas Community Center, Pleasant Farms Building, Cameron Elementary, and more. Some precincts have no offices to vote on this election. Local voter sites determine council districts and hospital district affiliations.

Ector County W. Westview St National Guard Andrews Ne See Jordan Murry Fly LBJ Amber Drive Mission Dorado Odessa Nimitz Junior High Maple Ave Ireland Dawn Ave Pease W. 22Nd St Austin N. Lee Ave Bonham Junior High E. 21St St Lamar N. Jefferson Ave Blackshear S. Dixie Blvd S. Dixie Salinas W. Clements Drive Pleasant Farms Apple Street Klondyke Avenue Alamo Junior High W. Storey Midland High School W. Illinois Henderson Graceland Bush Preston Santa Rita Whitman San Jacinto Junior High N. N St Midland College Garfield Girl Scout Center W. Dengar South W. Dakota Carver Cultural Center E. Wall DeZavala N. Lee Lee E. Oak Parker Norwood Lee High School Neely

Texas taxes fight tests lawmakers and history

Texas lawmakers face a long struggle over school funding tied to local property taxes as Gov. Perry pushes options beyond new taxes. Critics cite Robin Hood funding, urban districts demand more money, while conservatives split on sales taxes and gambling. The 30 day session nears end with a trial set for August in a major school funding suit.

Texas George W. Bush Rick Perry David Dewhurst Perry Pflugerville David Tammy Odom Bush

Dolly Parton Featured In Nashville Ad Campaign

Memphis based AP report notes a new advertising push featuring Dolly Parton as a centerpiece. The campaign touts a soulful chef theme and invites participation, with Jennifer Lopez styled messaging and Tennessee stage imagery.

Memphis, Tenn Nessee Dolly Parton

Morrissey Set for Interview on Kilborn Late Show

New York based report says Morrissey will appear on The Late Late Show With Craig Kilborn for an interview on May 24. The reclusive singer, 44, is known for contrasts of jaunty rhythms and dark lyrics and has performed on Kilborn in 2002. His solo hits include November Spawned a Monster and Hairdresser on Fire.

New York Craig Kilborn Kilborn Morrissey CBS

Federal court refuses to block Massachusetts gay marriages

A federal appeals court refused to halt Massachusetts state sanctioned gay marriages set to begin Monday. The 1st U.S. Circuit upheld Judge Tauro’s ruling and said arguments would proceed in June. Liberty Counsel said the ruling was a bump in the road toward the Supreme Court review.

Massachusetts Boston Imme- Conservativediately Nce U Supreme Court Circuit Court of Appeals Joseph L. Tauro Liberty Counsel Tauro High Court Supreme Judicial Court Supreme Court

Memorial Day salute honors fallen Texas officers

Memorial troopers Odessa College and Midland police officers joined civilian personnel in a courthouse ceremony and a mile long procession to Sunset Memorial Gardens to honor fallen officers. Odessa Police Chief Chris Pipes noted the importance for families like Nancy Hall, mother of Scott Smith killed on duty in 1988, to feel remembered.

Odessa College Midland Art Fuentes Fraternal Order of Police Texas East Second Street Sunset Memorial Gardens Odessa Chris Pipes Nancy Hall Scott Smith Scott Pipes

Honoree motorcycle officer dies in line of duty

Rodney Kendricks, a Lubbock motorcycle officer with four years on the force, died from injuries sustained July 2 2001 while escorting a funeral in Lubbock. He had been injured earlier in 1987 and 1982 incidents.

OPD Kt Lubbock Rodney Kendricks Kendrick Lubbock

Quote on annual remembrance from Pipes stresses ongoing duty

The speaker notes that emotions fade, making annual remembrance essential. He emphasizes consistency and ongoing duty to honor those affected, urging continued activity each year to keep memory alive.

Huntsman project to cost $15 million aims for reliability

The Huntsman turnaround, budgeted near 15 million dollars, seeks steadier operations and fewer plant upsets that irritate residents. Extreme weather may cause occasional upsets, yet officials say most issues will be controllable. Jed Barker of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality notes only a few resident calls and no official complaints so far.

Huntsman Jed Barker Texas Commission On Environmental Quality Midland Barker

Texas Lottery Numbers And Drawn Results Noted

The fragment lists lottery draws and numbers across multiple games including PICK 3 DAY NIGHT, CASH 5, TEXAS TWO STEP and other labels. No coherent event or outcome is stated beyond the number sequences and dates.

Texas

New Mexico Lottery Road Runner Cash Draw Results

New Mexico Lottery announces recent Road Runner Cash numbers. Drawn numbers include 1 4 14 23 31 with a top prize potential for winners. The sequence shows 3 8 5 as additional drawn figures for the session.

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