Early voting under way for June 3 runoff in 19th District
Voters in Ector, Midland, and Lubbock counties can cast ballots through May 30 at five Odessa sites including the county annex and malls. Polls run 8 am to 5 pm daily, with extended hours May 29–30 at the annex. Voters need a registration card plus a second ID. totals show 1,242 in Ector, 3,150 in Midland, and 3,424 in Lubbock by Tuesday.
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DeLay weighs next move after Texas redistricting crisis
The Texas DPS faced questions as its commander ordered destruction of search records for missing legislators. Ronnie Earle investigates the destruction while DeLay pushes for redistricting amid lawmakers hiding in Oklahoma to block the bill. Homeland Security cites ongoing criminal probes into tape evidence.
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Giuliani to wed Judith Nathan at Gracie Mansion
Former New York City mayor Rudolph Giuliani returns to Gracie Mansion for his wedding to Judith Nathan with Michael Bloomberg officiating. Several hundred guests expected under tight security as Nathan plans to adopt Giuliani’s surname. Andrew Giuliani to serve as best man amid a history of high profile personal turmoil.
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Memorial Day Weekend Road Works In Texas
A roundup of repaving and repair projects across Texas during the Memorial Day weekend. I-20 in Ector County, Texas 158 near Texas 385, B-20 between 158 and 159 miles in Stanton, and BI-20 west of Sweetwater face lane closures and detours. Alpine Brewster and McCulloch counties report unpaved sections, detours, and daylight flagging. Drivers are urged to inspect vehicles, pack supplies, and drive safely with seatbelts and reduced speeds.
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Texas 137
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Texas 118
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Texas set for strong tourism year amid driving trend
Texas expects a record in tourism inquiries with driving to vacation spots leading travelers from Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma and New Mexico. AAA reports 29.6 million road trips weekend and 3.9 million air travelers, while airlines anticipate a 1 percent summer gain after a prior decline. Odessa American note by Julie Breaux.
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Odessa American Contact and Classifieds Information
Odessa American address and mailing details plus contact numbers for newsroom and departments. Provides phone hours for news sports and missing paper line and lists staff contact options.
Odessa American Advertising and Subscription Rates Notice
Classified info and contact contacts for the Odessa American. Includes details on ad submission rights, liability limits, and a long list of staff roles. Lists home delivery and subscription rates for daily, weekend, Sunday, and mail options with monthly and annual prices. Copyright notice specifies restrictions on reproduction.
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Whitman Exit Shocks EPA Chief. Other Headlines Stir
EPA head Christie Whitman resigns amid White House praise of her clean air and water advocacy. Newsmakers crowd Indianapolis 500 security with ex presidents Bush and Clinton present. NFL ponders LA stadium sites while minority interview rule strings in. Yale bomb scare ends with empty classroom. Florida courts end class action tobacco suits as White House aide Fleischer exits. Saddam noted by L A Times. Lieberman pledges 150 billion to cure diseases. Bush diet signals weight loss. NKorea warning raises alarm over reactors. Texas DPS scrubs records on Democrats at Ardmore motel. Argus Hamilton hosts Comedy Store in Hollywood and can be reached online.
Dogs trigger tragedy as cats knock gun from shelf
In Estes Park Colorado a 32 year old woman was wounded when a cat jumped onto a shelf dislodging a .32 caliber Colt pistol that struck the floor causing a discharge. A second incident in Tuscarawas Township Ohio involved a 15 year old boy and a suspected gunshot but was publicly doubted by the sheriff.
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