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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 2000

Page

9

Woods Tale Becomes Dad Column For Friday

A father recounts a road trip to the woods with his five year old who prompted him to write about trees pine cones deer and a cabin in the mountains. The family’s humor and travel quirks frame a light personal essay about their Labor Day weekend in Ruidoso.

Ruidoso The Woods Hank the Cowbog Willie Nelson Hank Dallas

Persistence pays off for Gardendale traffic safety

Gardendale Odessa and Gardendale residents urged officials to fix a dangerous intersection at Cottonwood Road and Hollyhock Avenue. On Thursday night a flashing red light will be added to the stop sign, with solar panels provided by TxDOT and installation by county crews.

Odessa Gardendale Cottonwood Road Hollyhock Avenue Mike McAnally Ector County Public Works Don Bonifay Simmons Txdot County Road and Bridge Department

Permian Basin Fair Opens With Children's Rides

A sign shows token prices as the Permian Basin Fair and Expo opens. Brandon Belafonte of Chicago oversees setup of the Hampton, one of the fair's children's rides.

Brandon Belafonte Chicago

Stopping wrecks in tracks via Lifesaver education drive

Law enforcement officials launched Operation Lifesaver with Odessa Midland and Union Pacific partners to curb vehicle train collisions. Across Ector County 10 crossing areas saw increased patrols and three citations for gate disregard, four for stop-light violations, and three for speeding at crossings.

Odessa, Midland Union Pacific Ector County Odessa Department of Public Safety Midland Midland County

Union Pacific officer cautions on safety over convenience

Lucas Melendez, senior special agent with the Union Pacific Police Department, emphasized that convenience often comes first for people even as safety takes a back seat in daily decisions. He urged vigilance and adherence to safety protocols across operations.

Lucas Melendez THE Union Pacific Police Department

Two in Hobbs jail after police chase

Hobbs police arrested two men traveling from Pennsylvania to California after a high speed chase. An officer spotted them with a slim jim and pursued the vehicle as they fled, ending when apprehension occurred following a rapid pursuit through the city.

Hobbs, N.M Pennsylvania California Hobbs Donnie Graham

Edwards Aquifer sprinkling ban eyed for region

SAN ANTONIO AP Edwards Aquifer water could face a lawn sprinkling ban as early as today. While levels west of the city have not triggered restrictions in Uvalde Medina and Atascosa counties a regionwide ban tied to Comal Springs flow in New Braunfels was approved by the Edwards Aquifer Authority board on August 8 and reaffirmed August 23. Tuesday’s average daily flow rate fell to 153 cubic feet per second.

Ozuna San Antonio United States Geological Survey Comal New Braunfels Edwards Uvalde Medina Atascosa Edwards Aquifer Authority Board

PBS series on dying offers guidance for end of life

A four part TV series On Our Own Terms Moyers On Dying airs 8 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday on channel 13. It explores dying, family, and caregivers amid medical intervention versus comfort. A Sept 14 public meeting Dying With Dignity hosted by Medical Center Hospital panelists will answer questions about preparing for death.

Kocv-Tv Medical Center Hospital Moyers Bill Moyers Royce Bodiford Kocy-Tv Medical Center Hospital Clinical Ethics Committee Deaderick Auditorium Odessa College

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