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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 2009

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Geeky Girl in a Digital World Spotlight

A feature examines the rise of a geek culture figure in the digital era, highlighting online influence, tech fandom, and community impact through interviews and site activity.

Airport planning meetings set by TxDOT schedule

Texas Department of Transportation invites public input at regional planning meetings to review and update information for the Texas airport system. A local session is 9 am to 11 am Thursday at the TxDOT district office 3901 E Highway 80, covering Schlemeyer Field Andrews County Loving County Stanton Municipal and Midland Airpark. For details call 1 800 68 PILOT or visit www txdot gov.

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Stroke Sense event educates on risk factors signs at UTPB

Medical Center Hospital and the Spirit of Women host Stroke Sense from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday in the UTPB CEED building. The free program covers stroke risk factors signs and symptoms with screenings and a handwriting analyst presentation. Call 432-640-2727 or email spirit ofwomen echd.org to register.

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Giant NASA research balloon over Phoenix sighted

Reports from Phoenix and nearby areas described a large airborne orb not believed to be a spacecraft. NASA official Bill Stepp of the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility in Palestine Texas said the 4000 pound balloon measures gamma ray emissions and normally floats at about 130000 feet, visible for miles on clear days.

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Green trial continues with brain damage debate

The neurologist testified Tuesday that it is nearly impossible to tell if a former soldier convicted of killing an Iraqi family has brain damage due to the brain scan method used. The ongoing trial drew attention as experts debated the evidence.

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Odessa approves $5 million grant to restart Flint Hills line

Odessa Development Corp. board votes 3-0 with two abstentions to grant Orion Pacific five million dollars to restart and operate one production line at the Flint Hills Odessa chemical plant. The pact requires 101 jobs for seven years, a seven point six million dollar payroll, and a nineteen million dollar capital investment. Final council approval awaits.

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Presidential museum faces closure without public help

Odessa museum curator Lettie England warns the Presidential Museum could close by July 1 due to dire finances. She eyes expanded partnerships with Odessa College, the city, Ector County, and the school district after county commissioners declined immediate funding, noting visitor impact figures for January to March.

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ECISD trustees unanimously vote to seek dismissal of desegregation case

ECISD trustees voted unanimously to approve the superintendent’s request to file for dismissal of the district desegregation lawsuit. The move could end court supervision from a plan started in 1984. Board President Carol Gregg noted continued commitments to magnet and AVID programs as the district moves forward. Trustee Tom Pace was absent.

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