Odessa Schools Test Crisis Drills Amid Bomb Threat and Roof Collapse
During a two hour emergency operations drill on Tuesday ECISD tested crisis response in selected Odessa schools facing a bomb threat a collapsed roof and other problems. A separate report notes a 57 year old woman underwent a complex surgical gamble Tuesday where doctors temporarily removed her heart removed three tumors and reimplanted the heart.
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Odessa
Wrong times and bold start bid in OA TV grids
The Odessa American reports a Tuesday error in this week's television guide where Afternoon and Late Day times were swapped on two grids after Cable One channel additions. The actual programming is correct. only the top time strips were wrong.
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Florida certifies Bush lead as Gore fights recount
One week into the post election phase Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris certified George W Bush with a 300 vote lead amid ongoing recounts. Democrats condemned Bushs proposal to end ballot by ballot battles while Gore aides feared further refusals in Broward and Miami Dade counties. Volusia county finish recounts with gains for Gore and Palm Beach begins recounts. Judge Michael McDermott and Democratic attorney Jack Young review questionable ballots in DeLand Florida.
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Doug Smith
Terry Lewis
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George W. Bush
al Gore
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Palm Beach
Michael McDermott
Jack Young
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DeLand, Fla
ECISD board hears report from citizens on bond planning
ECISD Superintendent Roy Benavides and construction supervisor David Finley presented a preliminary progress report on the bond facilities task force to the board. The 21 citizens named at the October board meeting form subcommittees on elementary, middle, and high schools to study renovations and ninth grade placement as data and staff input continue.
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David Finley
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Hunter Corral Associates
El Paso native elected Hispanic Caucus chairman
El Paso native Silvestre Reyes, a Texas Democrat and former Border Patrol officer, was elected chairman of the congressional Hispanic Caucus for the 107th Congress. He aims to capitalize on Hispanic votes, expand membership, and back races for capable members.
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Silvestre Reyes
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Odessa woman dies after Parkway Boulevard crash
An Odessa woman died from injuries after a two-vehicle collision at John Ben Shepperd Parkway Boulevard and Maple Avenue. Robin Goodwin, involved in a westbound turn, died during surgery at Medical Center Hospital. Victor Ramirez, 42, and his passenger Ricardo Juarez, 31, were injured. Juarez treated and released.
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John Ben Shepperd
Maple Avenue
Robin Goodwin
Medical Center Hospital
Goodwin
Jbs Parkway Boulevard
JBS
Joan Ben Shepperd
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