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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 2002

Page

10

Hospital teams with Missouri City service for stroke risk screening

Stroke Prevention Plus teams with MCH to offer three noninvasive ultrasound tests for carotid arteries abdomen and peripheral vessels at 35 dollars each or 95 dollars for all three. Tests take 45 minutes and results mailed within 10 days. Appointments 9 am to 5 pm through Aug. 30 at MCH boardroom call 800 884 6251 to schedule.

Medicare MCH Morris United States Randy Schemel Stroke Prevention Plus U.S Schemer Schemel

Defense Counsel Portrays Chapa as Patsy in Drug Trial

In a trial opening, Charlotte Harris of the public defender's office argued Luciano Chapa has brain damage from a 15 year old motorcycle accident and is prone to taking people at face value. Midland attorney Novert Morales urged scrutiny of government witnesses as Pasqual Gonzalez faces past charges and alleged investigative flaws. Omar Arias Carrillo, 32, testified Balderrama’s drug network moved about 62 tons of marijuana using methods like hiding bricks in plywood stacks and tar barrels, naming Balderrama and Quiroz as leaders. Prosecutors aim for a four week trial given the evidence and witnesses to come.

Treme Charlotte Harris Public Defender’s Office Luciano Chapa Chapa Harris Midland Novert Gonzalez Omar Arias Carrillo Balderrama Ivan Carrillo Mexico United States Quiroz Furgeson

Grande Communications lands stadium naming rights in Midland

Grande Communications secured naming rights for a Midland stadium with a 1.2 million payment. The deal followed interest from 75 to 85 companies, narrowed to six or eight by consultant Ted Cox, who noted other telecoms and financial institutions involved. Grande’s local influence and community involvement tipped the scales, with about 80 events anticipated at the venue from football to church gatherings.

Swallow First American Bank Grande Communications Nam Ing Rights Ted Cox Superlative Group Cox Grande Midland-Odessa Midland Superlative Morrow

Midland station sale hints reshaping Odessa radio group

La Ley's studios in Midland will host a public station starting later this week as Graham Brothers near FCC approval of a sale to Foster. The deal follows a management agreement guiding KTEX from country to Hispanic format, boosting Arbitron ratings to number one.

la Ley Claudesta Desta Drive Midland Dugan Roger Gearhart Graham Brothers FCC Gearhart Foster John KTEX KWES Richard Esparza Drewry Herb Graham the Shadows Andrews East Eighth Street North Grandview Avenue Graham Central Station Odessa Texas Arizona Oklahoma Louisiana Tennessee

Gunmen kill two in hospital in Nuevo Laredo

In Nuevo Laredo Mexico gunmen stormed a private hospital at dawn killing two people. Police say the attack was drug related. Four assailants forced bystanders to stay quiet then shot Ismael Flores Godinez four times as Silvano Ruiz, his brother in law and a man in the room, was found among the wounded.

Nuevo Laredo Mexico Gilberto Martinez Ismael Flores Godinez Silvano Ruiz

Odessa fair ads push lighthearted food themed appeals

CVA Advertising and Marketing Inc in Odessa showcases nine day fair ads with playful headlines like For a limited time only and Dad's night to cook. The campaign highlights food and fun as central draws while noting a $50 pass for admission and rides. Odessa American Legion Post 430 plans Sept 11 remembrance at 6 30 p m at the CBS 7 tent with speakers, 21 gun salute, flyover by Commemorative Air Force planes, area bands, and First Baptist Praise Singers.

CVA Advertising and Marketing Inc Odessa O’reilly O'Reilly Pol Aeons Willian Odessa American Legion Post 430 CBS-7 Fairgrounds Odessa Police Department Williams Air Force Praise Singers First Baptist Church

Odessa man charged after discovery of marijuana at residence

An Odessa man, Reyes Favila Molinar, 35, was charged Monday night with possession of about one pound of marijuana found during a search at 1438 S Alleghaney St by the West Texas Narcotics Enforcement Task Force and Ector County Sheriff's Office Tactical Response Team. The street value was listed at 506 dollars and Molinar was released Tuesday on a 5000 dollar bond. Separately, Ifrain and Linda Olivas of Odessa were sentenced in Midland federal court to eight months in prison and a 2000 dollar fine for employing illegal immigrants. The couple, owners of G and O Fence Company, had previously deported illegals with felony drug trafficking and stolen-vehicle convictions.

Odessa West Texas Midland US Border Patrol Ifrain Linda Olivas G & O Fence Company 57Th St Border Patrol

Sanchez presses insurance reform in Texas City race clash

Democratic candidate Tony Sanchez attacked Gov. Rick Perry over insurance reform in Texas City while Perry pitched property tax relief for seniors in North Texas. Sanchez touted a Bill of Rights for insurance customers, accused Perry of industry influence, and pledged to curb rate hikes and credit scoring. Perry countered with credit to state investigations and a plan to let local governments freeze taxes for seniors.

Texas City Tony Sanchez Rick Perry Texas Perry Sanchez Laredo Ray Sullivan Sullivan Farmers Insurance Rockwall North U.S. Senate John Cornyn Southlake

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