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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 2004
Page
2
Texas juniors statewide improved with 72 percent passing all TAKS portions while ECISD reported 57 percent pass rate. Gov officials credit tougher test for broader coverage and higher standard. Retests available in summer and senior year, with district leaders planning targeted programs to boost math outcomes.
ECISD reports improved junior test passage versus last year with 57 percent passing compared with the state average. Benavides notes some districts fare below state levels yet credits district efforts for gains while statewide results remain an average.
Nicolas Cage, listed as Nicolas Coppola, and Lisa Marie Presley finalized their separation and divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court. They will not pay spousal support and keep pre marriage assets. The couple filed for separation in November 2002 after an August 2002 Hawaii wedding. Presley has two children with ex-husband Danny Keough and Cage has a son from a previous relationship. The divorce notes irreconcilable differences.
SBC negotiators and CWA reached a settlement protecting current employees from layoffs for life of the pact and improving pensions for retirees. Active workers receive a $1000 bonus, retirees $2500, with no premiums. The deal also backs job security and some copay reductions, amid a four day nationwide strike and partial walkouts.
Texas Lottery results show Mega Millions numbers 5 18 34 36 39 with Megaplier 4 and a jackpot of 33 million dollars. Pick 3 and Texas Two Step draws are listed with numbers and a separate 250 000 dollar bonus bail jackpot.
Reports detail John Kerry unveiling a 94-seat campaign airplane while Fleetwood Mac tours nearby. President Bush criticizes Iraq policy as he jokes about audience reception. Michelangelo’s David returns after controversial cleaning at Florence’s Accademia.
The Odessa American lists New Mexico Lottery numbers 7 8 18 19 33 14 for Monday May 24. It also provides local contact and subscription information for the Odessa newspaper, including addresses and phone/fax numbers for departments and advertising.
US officials hold briefings on threat levels and ongoing intelligence on terror plots. Attorney General Ashcroft and FBI Director Mueller plan a news conference to outline efforts to detect and disrupt threats. A nationwide alert bulletin targets state and local agencies as the FBI forms a task force to safeguard elections and high profile gatherings.
An East Texas logger, Jeff Patton 41 of Ratcliff, was stung hundreds of times while logging near Centerville in Leon County and died Tuesday. Sheriff Mike Price said authorities planned to inspect and destroy the bee nest. Texas records show 15 bee sting deaths since 1991. Lufkin lies about 160 miles southeast of Dallas.
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