Violent rainstorm floods Odessa Basin district
A swift storm drenched Odessa on Monday with high water submerging low areas and stranding about 15 motorists. Rescues occurred on 31st Street at Muskingum and Center, Eisenhower Road, Tanglewood Lane, and Dixie Boulevard. No weather related accidents were reported. Weather officials note a persistent rainy pattern with 3.80 inches in September at Schlemeyer Field.
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Midland International Airport
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Red Cross Appeals for Donations and Volunteers in Odessa Area
The American Red Cross seeks monetary gifts and volunteers to cover a 26 county, 45,000 square mile region. Contributions should be mailed to Red Cross, 120 E. Second St., Odessa, TX 79761.
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Odessa
State officials rule West Odessa flood not disaster level
Emergency management officials concluded Monday that flood damage in West Odessa is not extensive enough to qualify as a declared disaster area. The finding ends prospects of state or federal disaster assistance for the city and surrounding county.
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West Odessa
Friday Night Lights cast open up about Boobie Miles
OA reporter David J. Lee visits Los Angeles to interview actors director producer and Buzz Bissinger author of the book the film is based on. Derek Luke describes feeling awkward on set as he portrays James Earl Boobie Miles Jr in the movie adaptation opening Friday.
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Los Angeles
Friday Night Lights
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Permian Panthers
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Boobie” Miles Jr
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Antwone Fisher
Denzel Washington
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Plane crash survivors amaze MAF director at Midland
Five Commemorative Air Force members attempted a takeoff at Midland International Airport when the World War II C-60 Lodestar crashed. Marv Esterly said the crew survived as 350 gallons of fuel ignited, leaving the scorched wreckage on the runway after the CAF-Fina Airsho 2004 event.
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