Pricey energy reshapes plans as Memorial Day looms
In early summer 2004 energy costs impact travel plans across Texas. AAA Texas notes gas prices about 50 cents higher than a year ago, prompting Odessans like Tim Drinkard to cut back on entertainment while many will still travel, including Midland residents to the Walgreens on the west side. Bradford cites uncertainty over whether people will go away or stay home this Memorial Day as higher fuel costs influence budgeting decisions.
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Midland
West Side
Walgreens
AAA Texas
Bradford
Music City Mall
Tim Drinkard
Week In Petroleum Sees Higher U S Gasoline Demand
U S gasoline demand over the last four weeks averaged above 9.1 million barrels daily, up 1.5 percent from 2003. Imports averaged 800000 bpd, down 105000 from May 14. Crude imports averaged 10.5 million bpd, a weekly record for the Energy Information Agency. Inventories stood at 298.9 million barrels, 16.6 million below five year average. Total product supplied averaged 20.2 million bpd, up 3.9 percent from 2003. SOURCE Energy Information Administration for week ending May 21, 2004.
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United States
U.S
Energy Information Agency
Department of Energy
End of School Year Delights Mark ECISD Farewell
ECISD students wrap up a 23 year chapter with pizza parties yearbooks and photos. Fifth graders Joshua Tharp and Jacilyn Adkins share a playful last day with teacher Evelyn Evans and Rhonda Tippit praised for teaching with the I Have Who Has Game.
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Ector County
Joshua Tharp
Cavazos Elementary
Jacilyn Adkins
Evelyn Evans
Tharp
Adkins
Evans
Rhonda Tippit
University of Texas of
Permian Basin
Tks Sons
Maude Stains
David Brito
Daniel Medran
Stains
Medran
Cavazos
ECISD
Odessa women face federal cocaine charges at Healing Touch
Kathy Sue Shrum and Sharon Joyner, both of 3031 E Highway 80, were arrested after a yearlong Odessa investigation. Police, aided by the FBI, conducted searches at The Healing Touch on Dixie Boulevard, Window Masters, and rooms at Classic Suites Motel, seizing drugs and documenting trafficking from the massage business.
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Odessa
Kathy Sue Shrum
E. Highway 80
Midland US
OPD
Mike Tucker
Tucker
N. Dixie Blvd
Sharon Joyner
Kathy (Shrum
Rick Pippins
Assis
Classic Suites
Highway 80
FBI
Texas Kids Show High Obesity Rates Across State
A University of Texas study finds Texas children have among the nation’s highest obesity rates, with black and Hispanic fourth graders at greatest risk. Principal investigator Deanna Hoelscher notes a 46 percent higher overweight rate in fourth graders than expected, based on measurements from 6,000 students across 132 Texas schools between 1999 and 2001. The statewide data mark early elementary and secondary levels using measured height and weight.
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Houston
Texas
University of Texas School of Public Health
Deanna Hoelscher
Dren
Hoelscher
Women Arrested and Detained in Ector County
Two women were arrested Wednesday and transported to the Ector County Detention Center. A hearing was held Thursday, and additional CHARGES are listed on Page 2A.
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Ector County
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