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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 2002

Page

9

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gary Payne Permian Basin Chamber Permian Basin Restaurant Association

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