Odessa American Honors Veterans in Memories of War
The Odessa American presents Memories of War a veterans tribute special on November 11 and a companion package of stories on November 12 honoring those who served with featured profiles and recollections from readers and editors.
Midland preps for Bush visiting hometown boost
Midland Texas residents clean streets and spruce up yards as they prepare for visitors and a likely Bush victory. Chamber official Bruce Partain says the open invitation to Midland comes seven days before the election. Officials compare preparation to Plains and Hope, noting many hotels and museums ready for crowds.
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George W. Bush
Chamber of Commerce
Bruce
Partain
West
Texas
George Bush
Plains
Hope
Ark
Carter
Odessa cops hand out candy to trick or treaters
Four-year-old Alex Arias eyes a bucketful of candy handed out by Odessa Police Department's Criminalistics Unit on Tuesday. Also noted is the death of late-night TV pioneer Steve Allen on Monday due to an apparent heart attack at his son's home.
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Alex Arias
Odessa
Criminalistics
Steve Allen
Your Vote Counts Early Voting Push in Odessa
Odessa area voters can cast ballots at the Ector County Administration Building 1010 E. 8th St and at branch sites. Hours run today through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Additional locations include Lowe's at 7528 W. University and the Odessa Police Department storefront at Music City Mall and at West University with County Road. West Medical Center Hospital and Family Health Clinic at 840 W. Clements host 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. sessions. Sample ballots appear on Pages 9A and 10A, with candidate profiles on Page 8A.
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E. 8Th St
Wi Lowes
University of Odessa Police Department
Music City
Odessa Police Department
West University
County Road West
Medical Center Hospital Family Health Clinic
W. Clements
Former teacher convicted of bringing loaded handgun to school
Deena Esteban 43 admitted she carried a .38 revolver in a canvas bag to Marumsco Hills Elementary School in Woodbridge on March 6. A jury urged one year in jail and a 2500 dollar fine, with sentencing set for January 4 and up to five years possible.
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Manassas
Deena Esteban
Marumsco Hills
Woodbridge
Esteban
Death toll climbs in Singapore Airlines crash at Taipei airport
The Singapore Airlines Boeing 747-400 crashed on takeoff in heavy rain at Taipei, killing at least 68 people and injuring dozens. The flight SQ006 was bound for Los Angeles. survivors described chaotic evacuations as flames consumed the wreckage. Airline spokesmen cited 47 U.S. citizens and 55 Taiwanese among passengers.
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Singapore Airlines
Taipei
Los Angeles
John German
Pat
Los Angeles International
Bangkok
L.A
Taiwan
Rick Clements
Singapore
U.S
Service for deputy Thursday in Monahans
MONAHANS The family and friends of slain deputy Lee Russ will gather Thursday to mourn a dedicated father and fair lawman. Mass at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, burial in Monahans Cemetery. Russ was stabbed while trying to rescue Norma Sepulveda Galindo from her husband Jose. Jose Ignacio Galindo shot by Russ. Norma Galindo died of stab wounds. Justice of the Peace Ronald Ray said all three died at the scene and bodies sent to Travis County for autopsy. Ray noted 15 stab wounds on Russ and questioned which Galindo died first. autopsy results were not released. Texas Ranger Gerry Villalobos led the investigation.
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Monahans
Lee Russ
First Baptist Church
Russ
Norma Sepulveda Galindo
Jose
Jose Ignacio Galindo
Norma Galindo
Justice of the Peace
Ronald Ray
Travis County
Ray
Odessa
Historic opening as space station prepares for crew arrival
In Kazakhstan the two nation space race rivals commence a two day voyage to the international space station. Commander William Shepherd and Russian crewmates Yuri Gidzenko and Sergei Krikalev set to occupy the outpost for its first long stay. The assembly includes powering systems and establishing water and life support aboard the station.
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Baikonur Cosmodrome
Kazakhstan
International Space Station
Yuri Gidzenko
Sergei Krikalev
Shepherd
Asia
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