GOPEMAILS and Voices Boost GOP Turnout in Final Push
During early voting Republicans used recorded calls and appearances by Laura Bush and a presidential swing to mobilize supporters. Voters heard messages urging turnout amid debates on minority engagement and last minute campaigning.
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Sanchez
Peck Rack Areasmann
U.S
Phil Gramm
GOP
Gramm
Laura Bush
New Bakation
Ferrin
City Officials Outline Bus Service Plans at City Hall Forum
City officials outlined the new public transportation system with McDonald Transit Associates executives detailing fares and routes. The basic fare is $1 one way and $2 for curb to curb service with assistive options. Neeley noted Odessa streets affected by the project and that about six streets were included.
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City Hall
McDonald Transit Associates
Sharp says public career over in Texas race
After two failed bids to become lieutenant governor Sharp ends his bid. The race echoed his 1996 loss to Perry, with analyst Cal Jillson noting Sharp was a strong Democratic candidate yet could not overcome the hurdle.
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Sharp
Austin
Ubeevi
Govrick Perry
Railroad Commission
Cal Jillson
Southern Methodist University
Jillson
Texas
John Sharp
Charlotte
Stephen F Austin Intercontinental Hotel
Straight ticket voting favors GOP in county
Elections Administrator Sharon Wilson said there is no way to determine how many Odessans split their tickets. Final returns show 6,066 Republicans, 4,111 Democrats, 96 Libertarians and 23 Green Party adherents voted straight tickets without voting for See VOTING on Page 28.
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Wilson
Green Party
United Way Odessa finale marks 2002 campaign close
Volunteers from Odessa celebrate the United Way of Odessa fund raising campaign finale at the Holiday Inn Centre. Executive Director Mike Rush says the goal is 1.4 million, with the total raised announced at the event and additional gifts possible afterward. Corporate reps will share how they motivated staff and the campaign’s internal impact. The 11 30 a m event honors donors and volunteers.
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United Way of Odessa
Holiday Inn Centre
UWO
Mike Rush
Rush
Highway 80
Annual Taste of the Permian Basin fundraiser brews
The Taste of the Permian Basin will showcase 40 restaurants and distributors with calls for 1500 to 2000 guests to sample basin flavors at the chamber event. Organizers expect about $10,000 per group if profits split 50 50 and earnings reach that target.
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Gary Payne
Permian Basin
Chamber
Permian Basin Restaurant Association
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