Parties eye ballot filing day for district election
Ector County Republican Chairman Gary Johnson said the open party ballot will form after year’s start with a $2,500 filing fee or a 7 percent threshold for 500 offered voters. May election and June runoff expected. cross-district appeal crucial as no bloc vote from home area. Democrat prospects noted but uncertain. names like David Langston mentioned as potential candidates.
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Wal-Mart helps fund drive for Empty Stocking Fund
Westside Wal-Mart will donate a percentage of Saturday sales from 7 a.m. to noon on Dec. 7 to the Empty Stocking Fund. Salvation Army Major Robert Winters said gifts and food baskets will be delivered Dec. 20. Since 1995 the fund has aided more than 3,000 people and the Odessa American maintains updated donor lists. Donations can be mailed or delivered to the Salvation Army Community Center in Odessa or to the Odessa American with zip codes 79761. For information call 333-7720 or 332-6738.
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Italy plans Moses Project to shield Venice from floods
Italy will spend about 3.5 billion dollars over three years on the Moses Project to raise hinged barriers on the Adriatic seabed near the Venetian lagoon entrance. The system would block tides threatening Venice and protect St Mark's Square from floods.
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Tuition to Rise as Legislature Ends 6 Percent Cap
State Legislature moves to remove the 6 percent cap on tuition increases, signaling higher college costs. Lawmakers argue the change allows universities to adjust funding, while critics warn burdens on students and families amid rising education expenses.
Solvency Crisis Hits State Prepaid Tuition Plans
Solvency issues hit prepaid college tuition programs as about 20 states overhaul plans to avert multimillion dollar deficits this year. Officials warn some programs may cut benefits or raise costs to remain solvent amid projected shortfalls.
Ozzy Osbourne Opens Up On Mental Struggles And Plans
In an interview Ozzy Osbourne discusses combating dark thoughts and reflects on life choices. He notes February as a turning point and reveals hosting the countdown series Rank.
Clooney Was Not First Choice For Role
A Tuesday article notes Clooney was not the initial pick for a role. The piece quotes the director or casting source saying, “Maybe in a…” and adds, “As soon as I read the letter, I knew he was ready to play this role.”
Kenya fires missiles at Israeli charter jet at Mombasa
A Kenya to-air missile attack targeted an Arkia Airlines Boeing 757 taking off from Mombasa airport on Thursday morning. The jet carrying 261 passengers and 10 crew narrowly avoided damage as it landed safely in Tel Aviv. The incident left one object struck by debris. no casualties reported.
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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers Friday November 29
Texas Lottery results show Cash 5 numbers 2 12 23 28 29 with 29 as a key draw. Pick 3 Day Night and Texas Two Step results listed with draw dates and a $925,000 jackpot for Road Runner Cash. Additional numbers include 72 11 113 22 30 for Road Runner Cash draw on Thursday November 28.
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Odessa American Contact and circulation details
Odessa American lists mailing and contact information for the Odessa TX newspaper. It provides office hours, phone numbers for local and out of town readers, and hours for reporting missing papers with several numeric lines and incomplete fragments.
Sunday and Weekend Subscriptions Catalog Listing
A catalog style listing shows subscription rates for daily Sunday weekend and other options. Pricing details include monthly yearly and multi month rates with various periods and prices noted alongside. The piece reads as a dense OCR from a reader guide or pricing page with imperfect names and garbled punctuation.
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Couple instructs son as they surrender to police
Herbert Toney 36 and Latisha Washington 29 allegedly directed their child to enter a location as officers closed in, signaling intent to surrender. Authorities have not released further details pending investigation.
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