Local oilfield workers face abundant opportunities despite layoffs
Local experts argue displaced oilfield workers still have strong job prospects across industries. A family friend in Mississippi faces murder charges after a Sunday fishing trip where one child did not return, with Kerri Peeples cited in reports.
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Nation staffers apologize for dashing student hopes
Staffers apologize for dashing student hopes as 14 failed to make final cuts. The family awaited a Clinton White House ceremony for Brian Hissong, but received a note calling him a semifinalist. The gesture left the family with mixed emotions and disappointment.
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Ports-to-Plains route could merge with La Entrada near Odessa
Odessa area residents urged Texas officials to choose one of two paths for the Ports-to-Plains trade corridor as part of an 1.5 million study. The lead consultant warned the route could merge with La Entrada al Pacifico east of Odessa, boosting regional economic impact. The corridor spans about 1,000 miles from the border to Denver, crossing four states and forming part of the North American trade framework. An 18 month feasibility study by six consultants aims to map a future 20 to 25 years, examining travel efficiency and load impacts.
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A touch of glass at low mood show highlights Poppy design
Cori Takemoto captures the Ector County Coliseum Mass Show featuring glassware patterns amid a low mood display. The photography emphasizes delicate powder jar and cologne bottle designs among a broader range of glass pieces.
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Plan to fix Social Security sparks pain debate
Washington reports a clash between Republicans and Democrats over Social Security reform. Ron Gebhardtsbauer says real pain is needed to fix the system, while Gore attacks Bush's partial privatization plan as risky. By 2037, critics warn, inaction could worsen benefits. Bush argues workers could retire with more money if some payroll taxes are diverted into investments during their working years.
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Homies Toys Stir Debate in San Francisco Barrio
In San Francisco Mission District a 16 year old girl with braids lounges by a freezer examining the Homies figurines. The popular 50 cent Latino street characters have sold over four million in 1999 and may expand to 54 figures this year. Some Latino leaders say the line undermines culture while others view them as cute icons.
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