Odessa aquatic centers offer family friendly amenities and low fees
The water parks feature 22 foot slides, four meter diving boards, lazy rivers, lily pad walks, and private dressing rooms with on site security. Prices include $4 for a family of four during 5 to 8 pm on select days and $10 pavilion rentals with $200 after hours parties. COM Aquatics operates pools, keeps first 130000 in revenues, and splits remaining with the city. Lifeguards are hired locally, and officials seek increased participation by offering free admission to those who pick up trash.
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Odessa
COM Aquatics of
Midland
Midland Pools
Woodson Park
Texas Refreshments
Aquatics
Gone swimming at city pools with height rule and rates
City pools list hours and admission. Children under 3 feet 6 inches must be with an adult. Free admission for children under 1 year and seniors over 65. Contact numbers 570-5254 and 368-3548. Floyd Gwin Park Pool 2300 W. 10th St McKinney Park Pool Crane Highway and Pool Road open 1 to 7 daily. Prices $2.50 adults $1 under 18. Sherwood East 44th Street and Dixie Boulevard Woodson 800 E Murphy St open 1 to 7, later to 8 on Tue Thu. Fees $3.50 adults $2 under 18, family rate $4 5–8 Tue Thu.
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Details Emerge On Texas Pipeline Dig And Credit Guarantee
The Hobbs News-Sun reports a $500000 letter of credit may guarantee reclamation if unsatisfied. A pipeline map was glimpsed as diggers, including eight contractors, worked at a 2 acre site 45 feet deep near former Texas-New Mexico Pipeline Co. land now owned by EOTT. EOTT claims right to records via grazing and pipeline leases. it faces a $500 daily digging charge and a $1000 trespass fine for digging on state trust land without notice. State Land Office was alerted May 14.
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Weis
Texas-New Mexico Pipeline Co
Eott
Lyons
Albuquerque
Daniel Dolan
State Land Office
OHS Class of 2003 Graduates Inspiring Speeches
At the ceremony OHS graduates Sheena-Mari Salcido and Katie Palmer spoke of soon enduring memories and changing the world. Beckie Raney, a former teacher and mother of Chris Raney, reflected on how brief school time is. Principal Alma Guerrero praised the competitive class as many plan to attend Northwestern, Columbia, and West Point.
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Chris Raney
OHS
Sheena-Mari Salcido
Katie Palmer
Pakistani convicted on weapons charge at Dallas airport
Fazal Karim, a 37 year old Pakistani Canadian citizen, was found guilty by a federal jury in Fort Worth of making false statements and carrying a concealed dangerous weapon in air transportation after TSA screeners uncovered 32 razor blades concealed in a box with a coiled belt in his carry on at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
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Fazal Karim
Fort Worth
Karim
Houston
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Wachowskis faced with divorce asset freeze over Matrix pay
Los Angeles court papers show The Matrix Reloaded co director Larry Wachowski faces a restraint on Anarchos Productions assets as Thea Bloom seeks divorce. The letters reveal about 16 million dollars for sequels and game work plus profit participation to be paid in 2005.
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Andy
Los Angeles County
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Wachowski
Thea Bloom
Grossman
PHS student Sinclair aims for pediatrician career
Sinclair, a high school senior with straight A grades, pursued a wide range of activities from varsity sports to honors societies and band. She cites supportive parents, strong teachers, and competitive drive as key influences shaping her path toward medicine. George, a Permian peer, credits early injuries for shifting focus from soccer to academics and plans to study at Middlebury College focusing on learning over grades.
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes
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Mike Watts
David
Laura Sinclair
George
Permian
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Mary George
Permian Senate
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Midland
Odessa Symphony Guild
Middlebury College
Middlebury
Early voting in 19th District runoff underway in West Texas
Early voting for the June 3 runoff between Mike Conaway of Midland and Randy Neugebauer of Lubbock runs through May 30 at five Odessa locations. Polls operate 8 am to 5 pm daily with extended hours May 29 30. call 498-4030 for details. Totals through Thursday show Ector 1643 Midland 3814 Lubbock 4594.
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Midland
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Odessa
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Lowe’s
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MCH Family Health Center
W. Clements St
Music City
W. University
Ector County
Midland County
Lubbock County
Tax Cuts Take Effect With Broad Legislative Plan
National Governors Association reports dramatic tax cuts to boost business. Immediate 100000 write off for new equipment, half of investments expensed this year, personal cuts back to Jan 1. Marriage penalty relief broadens standard deduction. Dividend and capital gains rates drop to 15 percent, with low earners paying 5 percent and phased out by 2008. Temporary measures last through 2011 unless extended. Political debate cites GOP priorities and future risks.
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National Governors Association
Congress
House
Dennis Hastert
R-I
Senate Finance Committee
Charles Grassley
Rneb
Grassley
Odessa American Classified Rates And Subscriptions Notice
The Odessa American lists advertising contacts and rates including print and web options. Subscription prices are shown for daily and weekend deliveries with monthly and quarterly options. Copyright notice prohibits reproduction without written permission from the Odessa American.
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Mail
Odessa American
Priest Keegan Avoided Arrest Six Months On SSA Funds
The San Francisco Chronicle reports priest Austin Peter Keegan avoided arrest for six months due to continued Social Security Administration payments of his benefits. In Florida, prosecutors urge against bail for Sami al-Arian, citing flight risk, while immigration authorities begin deportation steps if bail is granted.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Austin Peter Keegan
Social Security Administration
Tampa
Sami al- Arian
al-Arian
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