Bissinger panel revisits Friday Night Lights impact
The panel on page 1A discussed race class and education priorities sparked by the book and film. Roy Williams and Brian Chavez joined the author and cousin Peter Berg in Odessa reflections on Boobie Miles and the town’s football culture.
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Odessa man arrested after collision with fence and yard
Odessa Police said 19 year old Christian Charles Gonzales drove a red 2015 Mustang west on East Everglade Avenue at about 3 34 p m and failed to control speed swerved into a yard hit a chain link fence mailbox brick fence and sprinkler system then struck two parked vehicles before stopping He was arrested on a driving while intoxicated charge with no injuries reported.
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Odessa area news snapshot spans pay hikes and snowstorms
In 1998 librarians received an average 3.11 percent raise for the next academic year. Klan demonstrations at the courthouse drew crowds of about 100 and 200 in January and June, both peaceful with no arrests. A drug task force funding was cut in June, then a new unit formed in September. Miss Texas Tatum Hubbard hailed as Odessa native, with Miss America pageant in September. City funded small business loans trimmed while backing a Floyd Gwin Soccer complex, and a Spokane supplier opened an Odessa plant creating 51 jobs. An ostrich hatchery and slaughterhouse purchase occurred in Ector County. Major news included record Midland snow, oil price drop, Midland Lee’s 54-0 state title, Super Bowl XXXII, Clinton remark, Kissimmee tornado deaths, James Earl Ray death, Mulan release, Harry Potter debut, and Ricky Williams Heisman win.
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A&M plans McAllen satellite for Rio Grande Valley
The Texas A&M University System plans a McAllen satellite to the College Station campus. System Chancellor John Sharp announced the plan in McAllen with President Michael K. Young and local leaders. The City of McAllen and Hidalgo County offer 100 acres and 10 million dollars toward the teaching center plus 8 million for utilities and infrastructure.
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