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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 2004
Page
2
Law expert notes 75 percent return and caps on tax rate increases. County entities ECISD city and hospital district set levies on assessed values. Only about 10 percent of Texas owners file protests, with 30 days from May 1 to appeal valuations.
Homeland officials urged vigilance against suspicious activity while saying no immediate plan to raise the terror threat level. Ashcroft, Ridge, and Mueller stressed public awareness though some lawmakers questioned political motives. Six al Qaida suspects, including two Canadians and Adam Gadahn, pose dangers due to language skills and travel freedom. Concerns span Spain’s 2004 attacks, summer targets, and major events like the World War II Memorial ceremony and the Sea Island summit.
Demonstrators dressed as an Exxon tiger protested outside the annual Exxon meeting, a recurring feature of shareholder gatherings, as concerns and opposition to the company’s practices continued to be voiced.
A park gathering began around 5:45 a.m. with chicken posters claiming territory and fans crowing for attention. Dunn said he was thrilled by the turnout and noted a school bus full of screaming students driving by, calling it the reason they are in the business.
The People et cetera channel has abandoned plans for a feature film based on its six season long series, which concluded this year. Kim expressed gratitude for the opportunity and noted the decision reflects current programming priorities.
Beverly Hills photographers join a fifth grade class to tidy a hiking trail and repaint picnic tables at Franklin Canyon. Pride in America is a federal group that backs volunteers who tend public parks, forests, and wildlife refuges.
Wal-Mart announced expansion to Europe on Monday amid concerns of a global market clash. The piece notes Article Five implications in NATO terms and contrasts with sports news about the Oakland Raiders signing quarterback Kerry Collins.
ECISD posted TAKS scores close to state in social studies for 11th grade with 94 percent passing versus 97 percent state average. Hector Mendez, assistant superintendent, outlined three questions: what to teach under TEKS, how to assess, and how to assist students not learning.
City Council votes 32-15 to approve zoning for a 150,000 square foot Wal-Mart superstore in a low income West Side neighborhood. a second store in a diverse South Side area is rejected 25-21. Debate highlights opposition from community leaders and alderman Helen Shiller who cites predatory practices and health care concerns.
A correction note states all nine Odessa College Board of Trustees attended Tuesday night’s meeting and the OA regrets the error.
The Texas Lottery results for Wednesday May 26 show Lotto numbers 2 9 13 29 44 3 with an estimated $65 million jackpot. Cash Five numbers 5 20 23 25 33, Night drawing 7 5 4, Day drawing 3 8.
Lottery results from New Mexico show ROAD RUNNER CASH numbers 6 17 23 28 15 for Tuesday May 25. PICK 3 draws list 1 0 4, with additional game details not provided.
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