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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1998
Page
10
A first person reflection on the rise of telephone menus and online tasks shaping modern life. The author notes endless utility calls, changing long distance plans, and a shift toward impersonal interactions as neighborhoods and personal connections fade. Sonja McGillivray appears weekly with reader comments.
Seven ECISD elementary principals will switch campuses in the upcoming school year. Dowling’s Danny Keener moves to Blanton, Jeretha Lee to Dowling, Ron Bryan to Fly, Phyllis Calzada to Hays, Lynne Norwood to Johnson, and Bruce Almond to Noel, with district officials noting cycles occur every two to three years.
Permian High School held commencement for 682 graduates at Ratliff Stadium with speakers urging goal setting and lifelong learning. Rev Donny Williams cited love and friendship as future foundations while graduates Michael Crutcher and Kasey Hicks warned about responsible use of technology and the impact of today’s choices.
Judi Hernandez seeks to restart $300 monthly child support for daughter Maria after the Texas Attorney General's Office failed to locate the ex-husband when his military retirement began. She has pursued dozens of leads, while the father draws a government pension and remains unreachable amid missing payments and ongoing hardship.
Cheri Dalton, ex KOCYV information director and GM aide, becomes Odessa College director of media relations and publications. She aims to strengthen community ties and public information, highlighting continuing education and music programs while maintaining stability during a transitional period.
A Harvard doctor and Texas officials warn smoke and air pollution from fires in Mexico and Central America pose serious risks. Tom Smith of Public Citizen calls for emergency response like tornado alerts while Harvard expert Dr. Joel Schwartz notes dangers exist though less dramatic, and state health leaders stress ongoing warnings and tailored guidance for individuals.
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