Prosecution moves toward Skelton re indictment
A district judge’s ruling clears the way for Ector County prosecutors to seek re indictment of John Skelton over solicitation charges tied to the 1982 car bombing death of Joe Lee Neal. District Attorney Eric Augesen said the office will review the four 1983 capital murder solicitation indictments for possible re indictment by a grand jury.
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Ector County
Eric Augesen
John Skelton
Gene Ater
Skelton
Ater
Austin
David Botsford
Joe Lee Neal
Fort Worth
Botsford
Mike Holmes
Holmes
Augesen
Peggy F. Neal
Neal
Brentwood Drive
Bankruptcies rise but Western District leads regionwide
Bankruptcies in the division grew but the increase lags behind the Western District of Texas which covers the Midland division from El Paso to San Antonio. July totals were not available for all of the Western District yet filings in the region continued to be reported.
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Western District
Texas
el Paso
San Antonio
Bankruptcy filings rise in Texas as Waco leads surge
Mike Saunders deputy clerk in charge of the district in San Antonio said 1B filings were up 29 percent through June versus 1984. He contrasted with a U.S. Courts cap prediction of a 1 percent nationwide rise. Saunders noted Waco division’s bankruptcies up 59 percent by end of June and cautioned no clear trend yet.
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Mike Saunders
San Antonio
U.S
Waco
Saunders
Texas
Cotton hail destroys crops near Coyanosa and Seminole
Near Coyanosa and Seminole farmers face replanting after a June hail storm. Doyle Schniers, a Coyanosa grower with 700 acres, reports about 450 acres of cotton wiped out on June 4. Early planting delays threaten a late, lighter yield as warmth remains critical for growth.
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Coyanosa
Stichler
Doyle Schniers
Odessa
Schniers
Farmers face mixed cotton outlook in Reeves County scene
In south Reeves County, farmers report cotton yields near average with lighter insect damage, bollworm appearing late in July. Experts urge regular field scouting while traders predict prices may hover around last year’s levels, leaving growers worried about profits.
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Cayanosa
Balmorhea
Schniers
Larry Turnbow
Reeves County
Turnbow
Scouts Struck by Storm Complete Camp Recovery Weeks Later
About 20 tents were soaked and 20 sleeping bags drenched as a storm hit a scout camp. Most injuries were minor, with the camp returning to full function seven hours after the storm. The U S Army supplied dry sleeping bags and aid as scouts broke camp on Thursday. Nancy Reagan attended closing ceremonies.
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Hill
Mimosa Circle
Nancy Reagan
Burglary and theft reports from Odessa Police Beat
Elnore Harris reported a watch and two rings valued at 1209 stolen from 1301 Harless Ave between Tuesday 6 am and Wednesday 11 pm. Joe Lagney reported a 1985 GMC pickup valued at 12000 taken from Apollo Perforators Inc. near East Interstate 20 service road about 11:50 am Sunday. Mike Wyrong and George Spears reported a toolbox worth 1500 and a 1965 mobile home valued at 5000 stolen from West Loop 338 area and Eagle Nest Road Bradly Drive between June 1 and Wednesday. Deputy M Harrison and Deputy P Miles reported the incidents.
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Odessa
Elnore Harris
Harless Ave
S. Hendrix
Joe Lagney
Route 5 Box 50
GMC
Apollo
City Secretary’s Department under shift as budget lists phase
May resignations triggered secrecy about the City Secretary’s Department with no council meeting records since May. Council members could not be reached for comment while officials disputed talk of private revamps. City Manager Harrison confirms the 1985-86 budget renames the office to Public Information Office but preserves its functions. Discussions focus on integrating citizen relations duties into city services under the department changes.
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Tena Walker
South
Odessa
Thomas Perkins
Sherman Cox
Northeast Odessa
Nicky Sheets
Central Odessa
Melissa Hirsch
Hirsch
John Harrison
Harrison
City Secretary’s Department
City Secretary's Department row fuels budget clash, Texas city
Former City Secretary Walker resigned under pressure May 14 after an executive session. Mayor Minor and council members spar over alleged Open Meetings Act violations as they debate abolishing the City Secretary's Department. Deputy Cindy Weir may assume duties while work is redistributed. The charter calls for an appointed City Secretary, and council may reject the budget proposal while preserving the function. Public Information Office tasks would be handled by the new budget structure.
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Harrison
Walker
Minor
Foreman
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