Winter weather and turnout across West Texas counties
Midland and Odessa remain under a winter storm watch as a series of weather disruptions affect travel at Midland International Airport. Officials say most delays stem from precipitation elsewhere, not in Midland, with a record snowfall noted on Nov 7. Voter turnout in surrounding counties remains steady despite rain and snow.
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Gore Loses Tennessee, First since 1972 to Do So
Vice President Al Gore became the first presidential candidate since George McGovern in 1972 to lose his home state Tennessee. Bush led in state exit polls with gains among independents, whites, and men, while Gore fared better with women. Gore voted near his family farm in Carthage and won Smith County 67 to 32.
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Prosecutor seeks higher bail for former SLA member Olson
Los Angeles prosecutors ask to double bail for Sara Jane Olson claiming her Internet site endangered two police officers by publishing their addresses and phone numbers. Olson awaits January trial on charges she attempted to plant pipe bombs under two police cars 25 years ago. Both officers are set to testify.
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Voter Turnout in Ector County Compared with Past Elections
Ector County voters cast 279 more ballots Tuesday than the 1996 general election but 3,264 fewer than the 1992 presidential race. Turnout was 49.02 percent of registered voters, with 33,636 registered in 2000, 33,357 in 1996, and 36,900 in 1992.
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Ector County
Seinfeld welcomes baby Sascha in New York
Jerry Seinfeld and wife Jessica Sklar welcomed a baby girl named Sascha in New York. Both parents and baby are doing great, a spokeswoman said. Sascha is the couple’s first child since their December marriage.
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2000 Nomination Race and Bush Gore Campaign Portrait
The piece contrasts George W. Bush and Al Gore as they near the 2000 election, noting Bush as a compassionate conservative appealing to independents and Democrats, while Gore touts prosperity and Democratic programs. It highlights state results, party dynamics, and key campaign moments including education, Social Security, and debates.
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Bright wins reelection and probes hot check crimes
Bright, incumbent county attorney, says the race favored her experience and public service approach. The office prosecutes misdemeanors, theft by hot checks, juvenile crimes and child abuse while representing the county in civil suits with a salary of 97,240 plus a 4,500 auto allowance. She aims to expand vigorous prosecution and boost hot check investigations funded by fines.
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Odessa American
Bright Pushes Restitution and Victim Support Growth
Tracey Bright Ector County Attorney advocates expanding restitution in the program and broadening the victim assistance initiative. She notes the program is now operating and wants all victims contacted by an assistant before court. Bright, 41, earned a BA in psychology from UT Permian Basin in 1980 and a JD from UT School of Law in 1984.
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UT School of Law
Texas Lottery Winning Numbers Cash 5 Draw
Texas Lottery results show Cash 5 numbers 22 23 2 25 37 38 for Tuesday draw with Pick 3 entry aegeg.
Conflicting Theories On Furniture Fires And Memory
Smokers claim drinking triggers furniture fires while drinkers blame smoking. The piece notes that a non skin-breaking fracture is not a compound fracture. Anxiety’s impact on memory is discussed, suggesting some psychopaths have superior recall. Contact details for L M Boyd are provided.
Donaldson Wins Sheriff Race With Expanded Campaign Budget
Donaldson raised 22694 in the race to Yearwood 8165 and plans to campaign across Ector County with posters and signs. He will take office in January earning 54600 and will receive a patrol car for duties.
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Ector County
Odessa American postal masthead notice
The Odessa American publishes daily from 222 E 4th Street Odessa Texas with USPS 402 960. Postmaster address changes should be sent to PO Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 2952.
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Odessa American
E. 4Th Street
Odessa
Odessa American Staff and subscription information page
Reader contact details and staff listings for the Odessa American including executive editors, department heads, and advertising contacts. Circulation, delivery hours, contact numbers, and subscription rates are provided along with a copyright notice and policy on ad reproduction.
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