Blood donor drive urges help for summer shortage
The Permian Basin Blood Center appeals for donors as summer slows blood collections for Medical Center and Midland Memorial hospitals. Odessa drives run today 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Odessa Fire Department Central Station with a Dracula character to encourage donors. The Midland center accepts donations today and Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. respectively, with contact numbers for Johnson and Reyes.
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Permian Basin Blood Center
Medical Center
Midland Memorial Hospitals
Johnson
MCH
Nestor Reyes
Medical Center Hospital
Odessa Fire Department
Lincoln Ave
Reyes
Odessa
Permian Basin
Midland Memorial
Convicted Harris says sorry but questions death penalty
Convicted killer Danny Ray Harris, set for execution for the 1978 killing of Timothy Merka, says he is sorry for Merka's death but does not see how justice is served by killing him. He coauthored the plan to steal Merka's truck. his brother received a life term and a companion got 25 years. Harris spoke of wanting to tell Merka's widow he is sorry.
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Huntsville
Danny Ray Harris
Samaritan
Harris
Curtis Paul Harris
Timothy Michael Merka
Bryan
Merka
Texas A&m University
Brazos County
Curtis Harris
Danny
Danny Harris
James Manuel
Valarie Rencher
Harris Brothers
Montgomery County
Hospital Engineers Keep City Institution Running Smoothly
The hospital’s 30 engineering staff handle a wide range of duties from maintenance to plant operations and bio medical support. They repair medical gear like ventilators and surgical instruments while maintaining the building, grounds, and fountain, often on call for surgery teams and on sleepless nights during critical cooling outages.
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Hetzler
Jim Keith
Keith
John Durham
Linda Parkes
Large marijuana grow operation seized in Jeff Davis County
First agents to enter the site found cannabis cultivated with drip irrigation fed by a reservoir and solar powered pumps for water and fertilizer. About 30 gallon barrels contained water soluble fertilizer. Plants stood 5 to 6 feet tall and could be worth over 1 million on the street. Local officials called it the largest seizure in the county, noting planners and a long term, well prepared operation likely needing three to five workers.
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Stinson
Jeff Davis
Harvey Adams
Adams
West Texas farm described as unusually sophisticated marijuana operation
Cozart compares the farm to northern California grows, noting the rugged country and tents and farming gear on site. He says the operation is unusual for the area and very sophisticated and unique for West Texas.
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Cozart
Calif
West Texas
Governor delays Hodge board chair appointment amid hunting incident
Sources say governor planned to name Hodge an Amarillo businessman to the state prison board chair but paused after Hodge acknowledged taking two hunting buddies on a game hunt. Clements denies ready to appoint. Hodge defends not resigning, calls reports suspect and blown out of proportion. Hodge previously served on corrections and criminal justice boards and weighs future board role.
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Hodge
Amarillo
Clements
Austin American-Statesman
Terrell
Board Teen
Hunt
Samar Art Efaee
Breet Brane
Exas Coprnet
Criminal Justice Board
Sasedied
Storage unit fire damages Odessa complex at 2104 Grant Way
Battalion Chief J C Decker says a blaze at 2104 Grant Way damaged three of seven storage units owned by C M Riggs, with major smoke damage to all units. Six engine crews fought the fire for about 15 minutes. Firefighter Bill Johnson suffered minor burns from an exploding can and was treated and released. Fire Marshal continues investigation into cause.
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Odessa
Bill Johnson
Decker
Johnson
Medical Center Hospital
Midland coach found innocent of cocaine delivery charges
Jimmie Clarence Sims Jr., a Midland junior high coach and teacher, was acquitted by a Midland County jury on two felony counts of cocaine delivery after deliberations began Monday and ended Thursday afternoon.
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Midland
Jimmie Clarence Sims Jr
Ronnie Pate
238Th
Midland County District Court
Sims
Thomas Hirsch
Odessa
Lawsuit Filed Over 20 Foot Bleacher Fall at Twin Cities Speedway
The Walker and Jester families sue Twin Cities Speedway and All Pro Association for damages from Christopher Walker's August 1988 fall from 20 foot bleachers. The suit seeks actual damages plus exemplary damages up to four times the amount, citing dangerous bleacher conditions at 4314 S County Road 1300 during an Aug 17 event.
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Twin Cities Speedway
All Pro Association
161St District Court
Carolyn A. Walker
Christopher Walker
Donna Lee
Aoe
S. County Road 1300
Christopher
John David
Tankerman faces hearing in oil spill near Houston
Miles Serrette a tankerman with Petroleum Tankering and Operating Service faces an administrative law hearing over a spill at the Lyondell Petrochemical dock after 630 000 gallons of No 6 fuel oil were loaded. The Coast Guard will review loading procedures and determine whether misloading caused the accident while a casualty and pollution investigation proceed.
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Houston
Miles Serrette
Lyondell Petrochemical
Coast Guard
Mike Debettencourt
Willie Nelson Sues Price Waterhouse for $45 Million
Willie Nelson and manager file a $45 million suit in Dallas federal court accusing Price Waterhouse of a decade long fraud. The action cites RICO violations and seeks tripled damages plus $15 million in losses, alleging improper investment investigation and concealment.
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Dallas
Willie Nelson
Price Waterhouse Wednesday
U.S. District Court
eSupeemen Nelson
Aterhouse
Lew York
Nelson
Jay Goldberg
Mark Rothbaum
Infant Candace Nicole Rodriguez Dies in Odessa Graveside
Graveside services for Candace Nicole Rodriguez infant daughter of Linda Parnell Rodriguez of Odessa are set for 9 am at Rose Hill Babyland Cemetery. She died Tuesday at Women's and Children's General Hospital. Born August 14, 1990 she is survived by her mother and siblings. Martinez Funeral Home handles arrangements. TECUMSEH Oklahoma Barbara Blair 45 of St. Louis Oklahoma, services 11 am Saturday at Cooper Funeral Home Chapel. Burial at Romulus Blair died Wednesday at Mission Hill Memorial Hall in Shawnee. She was born August 13 1945 in Maud Oklahoma. She married Keith Blair. Mrs. Blair attended Maud schools and lived in Oklahoma City for 10 years. Survivors include her husband one daughter Anna Marie of Odessa stepson and three grandchildren. Cooper Funeral Home in Tecumseh. Floyd Henderson 66 of Odessa dies Wednesday at Medical Center Hospital. Funeral arrangements by Bond with Frank W. Wilson and Joe Directors.
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Candace Nicole Rodriguez
Linda Parnell Rodriguez
Odessa
Rose Hill Babyland
Heedthanoeth
Midland
Martinez Funeral Home
Barbara
Bob"’ Blair
St. Louis
Okla
Cooper Funeral Home Chapel
Romulus
Blair
Mission Hill Memorial Hnll
Shawnee
Maud
Keith Blair
Oklahoma City
Peer Oeet
Senene Cresa Ae Oun Blair
Diego
Calif
King
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Price Waterhouse
Wanton
Candace Rodriguez
Barbara Blair
Tecumseh, Okla
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James Lawson
George Lawson
Floyd Henderson
Frank W. Wilson
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