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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 2002

Page

2

Algae affects Odessa water smell and taste

City officials cite seasonal algae growth in West Texas reservoirs as the cause of odd taste and odor in Odessa water. CRMWD officials explain lake turnover and lower oxygen levels before cooler weather restores balance. They emphasize the issue is benign, not health-related, and expect natural resolution as conditions change.

McReynolds Odessa Public Utilities Department Colorado River Municipal Water District John Grant CRMWD Grant West Texas

Proposal chief tied to failed Houston energy giant

Lay has not filed for bankruptcy nor been charged with wrongdoing. Rep Smith of San Antonio pushed to preserve the homestead exemption and bring it to a vote. Bentsen warned that if it fails this year, another bankruptcy bill and homestead exemption issue will reappear.

Houston Lay Eee Rep. Smith San Antonio Bentsen

Zoos Cut Water Use Amid Drought Drive

Denver Zoo poli cy shifts promote Navy showers for elephants and reduced pool refills to save water. Zoos retool animal play and visitor demos, washing only as needed, treating wastewater, and using recirculated water. Fort Worth and San Diego zoos echo conservation focus, citing animal welfare and drought relief.

Denver Zoo Ana Bowie San Diego Wild Animal Park Dte Rockefeller Lindsay Nantz Fort Worth Zoo Texas

Texas Lottery Day 3 0 8 Night 4 86

Lottery card shows Day 3 0 8 and Night 4 86 figures. Players note drawn digits and prize possibilities. Officials remind players to verify numbers and claim deadlines.

Seinfeld film Comedian chronicles his new act process

New York release details note Comedian opens in New York and Los Angeles on Oct 11 with wider rollout two weeks later. Jerry Seinfeld discusses approach, fearing the project would bore viewers, and explains how footage changed his view on revisiting stand up after Seinfeld. He says he no longer needs show business and pursues creativity.

New York Jerry Seinfeld Los Angeles Christian Charles Gary Streiner New York Times Seinfeld

Iraq to allow inspectors return but on delayed ground setup

Annan confirmed receipt of a letter from Iraqi authorities agreeing to allow inspectors to return without conditions, but Iraq warned it would take months to deploy teams on the ground. In Baghdad, state media gave no word of the news while high level talks linked to Saddam Hussein and Baath party officials preceded the disclosure. The five Security Council powers remain split on next steps as Bush hailed the speech at the U N General Assembly and Amr Moussa thanked by Annan for helping persuade Iraq.

Baghdad Saddam Hussein Baath Party Ace Presient Annan Sabri U.N Arab League Amr Moussa Security Council Iraq Kuwait United States Britain France China Bush U.N. General Assembly Uiy League Egypt

Heritage roots and to teach it to their children

A community voices the goal of preserving heritage by passing knowledge to current and future generations, stressing the importance of never forgetting cultural roots and traditions. The dialogue centers on intergenerational education and lasting memory within the community.

Fajita Fest and Reading Program Highlight Hispanic Heritage Events

Future Hispanic Heritage events include a Fajita Fest at 6 p.m. on October 7 at La Margarita Restaurant 1301 S Grant Ave and a Columbus Day Reading Program at noon on October 11 at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. A Mil Gracias reception follows at 7 p.m. October 15 at La Margarita Restaurant. For details call Hispanic Heritage of Odessa at 332-0500.

la Margarita S. Grant Ave University of Texas of Permian Basin Odessa

Odessa American Contact and Circulation Lines

The Odessa American lists mailing and contact details including postal address P O Box 2952 Odessa TX 79766-2052 and phone numbers 337-6262 337-7314 888-375-OD A D A. It provides hours for in town and out of town callers and notes postmaster address changes and missing paper inquiries.

Odessa Odessa American P.O

Readers Guide Rates and Contact Numbers

Subscriptions and delivery rates are listed for Sunday daily and weekend options. The text provides assorted phone numbers and pricing for one and six month periods, with figures appearing as 1 month 17.50 and 6 months 108.00, along with references to mail subscription options and a Freedom cue.

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Hollywood Notes From Argus Hamilton Satiric News Byte

Argus Hamilton delivers a spoof of current events mixing Hollywood and world affairs. The piece references The Weather Channel on El Nino, Hannibal Lecter in Red Dragon, Nevada cannabis and vice debates, a Rio Treaty pullout, and political jabs about immigration and elections with satirical tone and scattered names.

Hollywood America Weather Channel South Pacific New Zealand Ted Williams

Weird Court Disorder Arrests and a Columbus Mistrial

March arrest of Maurice Prefontaine in Edmonton for skipping a contempt trial after calling Justice Gerald Verville a slithering mass of vipers. In Columbus, Ohio a mistrial was declared in July when lawyer Christopher Cicero rushed deputies and struck his murder defendant Michael Gordon after Gordon threatened to “kick Cicero s fat ass,” per a bailiff.

Edmonton Alberta Maurice Prefontaine Gerald Verville Columbus Ohio Christopher T. Cicero Michael Gordon Gordon Cicero

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