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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1998

Page

11

Wandering salamander mystery at Barton Springs Aquarium

City scientists found a juvenile salamander at Barton Springs Pool with an injured tail and kept it in a tank. It is growing and may be a Texas blind salamander from the San Marcos Edwards Aquifer or a rare Barton Springs subspecies, with DNA testing discussed to confirm identity.

Austin Barton Springs Barton Springs Pool Texas San Marcos Edwards Kyle Glenn Longley Edwards Aquifer Robert Hansen Hansen Longley

Who needs an air conditioner in Fort Worth heat

Fort Worth residents recount life without AC as 79 year old Lanham Riley explains ranch work under 100 degree heat. Others recall wearing hats and sweating through long days while some argue modern comfort dulls tolerance. Experts note acclimation and design aided past cooling.

Fort Worth West Texas Lanham Riley Willis Carrier Metroplex TV Electric Rand LaVona Morris Bricker White Settlement Senior Citizens Complex Bricker AE. Fisher Scott T. Stoll University of North Texas Health Science Center At Lewis T. May Center For Urban Ecology The Gerald Hines College of University of Houston Barbara Young White Settlement Weatherford Young Catherine Carlton Carlton Paradise

McLaren appeals conviction over kidnapping link to standoff

Richard McLaren appeals his organized crime conviction in El Paso arguing prosecutors failed to prove his direct involvement in the kidnapping that spurred the armed standoff. His 99 year sentence stands as his lawyers press for acquittal or a new trial.

EL Paso Republic of Texas Richard McLaren McLaren Texas 8Th Court of Appeals Frank Brown Alpine Rick McLaren Joe M.A. Rowe Rick

Three Figures in 1997 Davis Mountains Siege

Richard McLaren led the Republic of Texas siege at Davis Mountains Resort starting April 27 1997. He surrendered May 3 and now serves a 99 year term after a state conviction for organized criminal activity. His appeal challenges conspiracy acts and juror instructions amid related Dallas federal bank fraud cases. Evelyn McLaren and Robert Otto faced separate convictions and sentences.

Richard McLaren Republic of Texas Davis Mountains Dallas Federal Bank Evelyn McLaren Rose McLaren Republic Robert ‘White Eagle Otto Ann McLaren Pn Ah Reve Texas Rowes el Paso Robert “White Eagle Otto Bowes Brown

Death notices from New Mexico and Texas list several deaths

The notice summarizes multiple obituaries dated Aug. 4 1998 from towns including Tatum Pecos Hobbs Andrews with individuals Ruth Berryhill Stanley Brikla Josepha Thomas Charlie Tidwell and others. Details cover ages birthplaces service times burial arrangements survivors and involved funeral homes.

Ruth Berryhill Tatum N.M Ruth Berryhill Tatum, N.M Good Samaritan Center Hobbs First United Methodist Church Rick Parker Louis Crenshaw Tatum Cemetery Smith-Rogers Funeral Home Ducktown Tenn Gloria Hamlin Tatum, N Brikla Pecos Stanley Brikla Pecos Mount Evergreen Cemetery Billy Foster Pecos Funeral Home Perry County Ind George Brikla Clyde Brikla Silver City Barbara Blevins Hobbs, N.M Juanita Hill Conroe Thomas Hobbs Josepha Thomas Bobby Latashia Thomas Columbia Lea County Regional Medical Center Pray Haven Cemetery Chapel of Hope Funeral Home Bobby Thomas Jr Odessa Charlie Tidwell Andrews Charlie Tidwell Andrews Mustang Video University Medical Center Lubbock McNett Funeral Home Earth Carole Tidwell David Tidwell James Tidwell Clay Tidwell

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