Hurricane Ivan Lashes Odessa with Rainy Remnants
Basin remnants of Hurricane Ivan drenched Odessa with two to three inches of rain on Saturday. Weather expert Marisa McCarthy noted moisture from Ivan and additional system over New Mexico fueling strong storms. Forecasters expect a high near 66, east winds, mostly cloudy skies, possible flooding, with showers continuing. See RAIN on Page 2A.
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Author gives FNL movie a thumbs up
H G Buzz Bissinger praises the Friday Night Lights film for capturing the book’s spirit while noting differences. He says the movie reflects themes beyond Odessa’s education system and race, despite earlier controversy over the portrayal. See page 2A.
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Friday Night Lights Keepsake in Odessa American
The Odessa American previews its special keepsake edition for the film Friday Night Lights. Columnist Ken Brodnax offers commentary while three stars are profiled. The schedule highlights include producer Brian Grazer, Billy Bob Thornton, Peter Berg, Tim McGraw, and cast insights from LA reviews and local Odessan reaction.
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H G Bissinger cited for Friday Night Lights controversy
H G Buzz Bissinger, author of Friday Night Lights, sparked Odessa uproar accusing the city of misaligned educational priorities and racism. Born November 1, 1954 in New York City, he is a Pulitzer Prize winner for Philadelphia court reporting and has written Shattered Glass and pieces for Vanity Fair and The New York Times Magazine.
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Panther Den at Permian High School Promotes Movie Tie In
Flight attendant Sarah Irvin of Chicago visited Permian High School’s Panther Den on Tuesday seeking outfits for a Chicago showing of Friday Night Lights. She plans to take a friend and wanted attire connecting the film and Permian. The Panther Den is a student run store at Permian High School offering student made merchandise and gear.
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Mojo store opens at Permian High for Friday Night Lights gear
The Panther Den at Permian High School sells T shirts golf tees caps hoodies and other Friday Night Lights merchandise from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Irvin a 2000 Permian graduate based in Chicago notes growing national interest while Allen Jones reports out of state inquiries about Permian products.
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