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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1998

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President Clinton praises Northern Ireland peace efforts abroad

President Clinton applaids ongoing peace efforts in Northern Ireland during a trip abroad, highlighting progress and urging continued engagement to support stability.

Clinton Northern Ireland

Vehicle suspended from tree over speeding teen case

In Birmingham suburb a father suspension extended to the son by hanging the boy's 1986 Chevrolet pickup in a tree along a busy road. A sign in the window explained the action noting the age of the driver and a plan to leave the truck until authority allows removal in about a week.

Stephen

ECISD Students Show SAT ACT Score Gains

ECISD seniors posted higher LAT and ACT results this year with LAT scores above state averages and the national average closing the gap. The verbal SAT score for 414 seniors matched the national 505, eleven points above the Texas average, as ECISD tests topped state and national scores.

Ector County Independent School District

Oil and tradition clash over proposed John Ben Shepperd Parkway extension

In Odessa a northern extension would transform ranch land into a commercial corridor with national chains. The McKnight family holds half the 1200 acres, tracing ranching roots to 1940, while the Houston Endowment owns 45 percent and the Taub family also has stake as development moves forward pending road construction.

McKnight University of Texas Permian Basin Joann McKnight Lambert Tom and Ewell McKnight 42Nd Street Houston Endowment Houston Jesse Jones Henry Taub

Odessa advances JBS Parkway extension despite pipelines

Odessa city officials near final talks to secure right of way and adjust buried pipelines for the two mile JBS Parkway extension along 52nd Street and John Ben. pipes must be lowered several feet at over 30 locations before construction can start. Mayor Atkins calls the northeast growth area key, while Becky Murphy stresses the project’s importance for commercial and residential needs.

Odessa City of 52Nd Street John Ben Matt Squyres New Street Squyres Mike Atkins Becky Murphy

Pope John Paul II honors Mother Teresa as gift from God

In St. Peter's Square the pope led tributes marking the first anniversary of Mother Teresa's death. Thousands gathered at the Missionaries of Charity Mother House in Calcutta to lay flowers on her grave and hear prayers. Cardinals and nuns filled St. Peter's Basilica as the Vatican opened one of its spaces.

Vatican City John Paul II Mother Teresa St. Peter’s Square Basilica India Calcutta Missionaries of Charity John Paul St. Peter’s Basilica Vatican

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