Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off in Odessa College
Odessa Mayor Larry Melton opened Heritage Month remarks saying Hispanics help make up one of the greatest cultures in the country as readers are invited to see heritage on Page 2A.
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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 2002
Page
1
Odessa Mayor Larry Melton opened Heritage Month remarks saying Hispanics help make up one of the greatest cultures in the country as readers are invited to see heritage on Page 2A.
Washington AP report notes a Texas proposal on a homestead exemption, with the bill referenced and continued consideration expected on Page 2A. The brief indicates political debate and potential longevity beyond the current session.
Iraq approved unconditional inspections in a letter to U.N. Secretary General Annan, pledging to comply with Security Council resolutions and remove doubts about weapons of mass destruction. The move aims to avert a threatened U.S. and allied military strike as Bush urged council action.
Odessa officials say low lake levels at area reservoirs give tap water an unusual scent and flavor but remain safe to drink. City and regional water leaders noted the taste issue is aesthetic, not a health risk, and will consider changes.
In Philadelphia a drought pushes zoos to improvise water conservation measures for the welfare of animals. Despite calls for cuts, animal welfare rules limit reductions, forcing creative solutions to keep enclosures hydrated.
Five suspected al Qaida members were transferred to U S custody amid ongoing counterterrorism operations. Officials provided no further details on the individuals or the circumstances of the handover. The report indicates more context on the topic appears on page 2A.
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