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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1997
Page
10
A 6 year old Odessa teen reports being struck on the head with a brick while held by another person at 3 pm Wednesday in the 300 block of Wabash Avenue. The item appears in a local police blotter listing injuries and felonies reported to sheriffs or police with victim residences rounded to the nearest hundred block.
A 19 year old Odessa man Sammmy Quiroz Ramos of 1431 S. Sam Houston Ave was released from Eéter County Jail Thursday after posting a $5 000 bond on a possession of Cocaine charge.
Rowan Mission Jewelry at 4101 42nd St. reported two diamond flags valued at 3128 dollars were stolen between 9:15 a.m. July 24 and 9 p.m. July 25. An Odessa man reported two sets of golf clubs a video cassette recorder and a bicycle stolen between July 10 and July 28 valued at 1640 dollars.
Police confirm Emily Hopkins killed her two children before taking her own life. Six suicide notes and a kitchen knife were found, with the medical examiner ruling a murder suicide. Neighbors recall a distressed husband and a quiet, lonely woman from a prominent family.
Lifeguards tested rescue procedures rather than swimming speed in a city pool competition. Patricia Pena and teammates defended their title, with realistic victim scenarios and a bystander role by Sammy Vera. Organizers plan expansion next year and a plaque commemorates current champions at Odessa Regional Hospital dinner prize.
Hardin notes women can breast feed as long as desired with choice by mother and child. Carlile shares past breastfeeding durations and hopes to breast feed her newborn for three months. Norman cites health benefits and environmental gains, while Odessa WIC clinic serves 3,800 women monthly and provides support through eligibility assessments and short term programs. Call 1-800-942-3678 for more information.
The text reports political debate over state agency structure for oil spills. Turner proposes abolishing the oil spill division and consolidating duties with the Texas Railroad Commission, arguing current dual agency waste. Mauro spokesman Billy Rogers counters by highlighting needed programs and budget issues. Other figures mentioned include Sen. Jerry Patterson and Secretary of State Tony Garza considering a run.
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