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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 2004
Page
1
The film drew audience delight with Odessa residents noted in the crowd. People clapped and cried as the aftershow session highlighted football memories. Lucas Black portrayed quarterback Mike Winchell while Chris Comer, the 1988 Permian running back, was widely referenced in Houston viewings.
Odessa police officer Robin Smith and investment adviser Joyce Smith attended the ECISD Education Foundation premiere of Friday Night Lights in Odessa. About 1,000 watched the four screen showing at Century Theatres as director Peter Berg and author H G Buzz Bissinger joined the red carpet. Bissinger signed copies at Hastings, and cast members Lucas Black Derek Luke and Garrett Hedlund attended the event tied to the 1988 Permian Panthers.
Dozens of Permian Basin residents, including fans at Hastings, met H G Buzz Bissinger author of Friday Night Lights. The 1990 bestseller about the 1988 Permian High School football team rose to No 2 on the New York Times list as film promotion by Peter Berg boosts interest. Bissinger called the book’s revival strong due to quality and movie push.
The Odessa Development Corp. estimates Project Coronado could add about 94.5 million to the economy through two related boosts. Neil McDonald says the deal could consolidate more than 600 jobs from out of state, with confidentiality limiting details. The project is tied to Odessa’s major local branch and faces a board discussion.
The edition announces tomorrow’s slate featuring Index Bridge items along with classifieds and puzzles. Includes upcoming pages for comics, crossword, deaths, movies, opinion, television, and tickets.
Details remain confidential but the project could exceed 47 million in economic impact. A new 17.5 million paper recycling plant in Odessa would create 18 jobs though Odessa is no longer a candidate. DynCorp eyes Midland flight training center pending Air Force deal. Bend is aviation related.
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