Lopez pleads guilty in teen death case
Albert Lopez, 16, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of his best friend Cesar Fabela, 16, on Dec 27 1997. He faces a 10 year sentence with at least five years to serve, potentially about 8 1/2 years under state guidelines. District Attorney John Smith noted both teens were TBK members and longtime friends with no prior argument.
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Ector County
John Smith
Albert Lopez
Cesar Guadalupe Fabela
Smith
Lopez
Fabela
TBK
True Blue Kriminals
Cesar Fabela
GOP Rally at Sherwood Park Pavilion in Odessa
The Ector County Republican parties sponsor an Old Time Political Rally at Sherwood Park Pavilion from 6 30 to 9 30 p m Saturday. Local candidates are featured with speeches along with clowns singers and dancers. Entrance is free and burgers and hot dogs cost 5 dollars.
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Sherwood Park Pavilion
Ector County
Austin
Margie Dumas
Republican Party
Dumas
UTPB to Offer Free Networkshop A Workshop
The University of the Texas of the Permian Basin will host a free Internet workshop from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday September 2 at the Center for Economic and Energy Diversification. The session, run by the SBDC, covers WWW basics and Internet demonstrations with advance registration required. For details call 552-2455.
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University of the Texas of the Permian Basin
Center For Economic and Energy Diversification
Utpb Small Business Development Center
Council approves growth measures and zoning changes
City council notes growth from 10.8 million to 11.3 million for 1997-98 and 1998-99, approving measures with little discussion. Rezoned Loop 338 Eastridge Road property to Planned Development Retail with restriction against restaurants. Revised sign ordinance allows larger signs with greater setbacks. Waived building permit fees for 5 percent landscape developers. Reauthorized Enterprise and Reinvestment Zone with the Texas Department of Economic Development.
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Zentner
Loop 338
Eastridge Road
Texas Department of Economic Development
Odessa area blotter items include home burglary and vehicle damage
A 37-year-old Odessa man reported a home entry and theft of computer items worth 1740 between 1 and 3 30 p m in the 1600 block East 57th Street. A 54-year-old Odessa woman said a bicycle and video recorder with accessories valued at 850 were taken between 8 30 a m and noon from the 1800 block Sunset Boulevard. A 17 year old Odessa girl was released after posting bond on possession of a controlled substance. Bond for Teronda LaDawn Edwards was set at 5000. A 47-year-old Odessa man reported his 1994 Dodge V 10 pickup damaged by an unknown object with tires slashed totaling 2725 between midnight and 8 a m Saturday in
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Odessa
East 57Th Street
Sunset Boulevard
Ector County
Teronda LaDawn Edwards
Hudson Ave
Stolen vehicles and items reported in Odessa area
Police report multiple thefts and vehicle thefts in Odessa. A 17 year old girl’s 1998 Ford Expedition was stolen from East 42nd Street between 8:20 a.m. and noon. A 27 year old man’s 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix was stolen from Whitaker Avenue between 11 p.m. Sunday and 6:45 a.m. Monday. An Odessa woman said a person she knows stole a 1995 Geo Prizm from Avenue A at 11:30 p.m. Saturday. A 45 year old man reported a theft of a clarinet and case from the bed of a 1996 Dodge Ram between 6 p.m. Friday and 12:30 a.m. Saturday on East 42nd Street. A 38 year old man said a Jennings Arms 9mm handgun and $2,140 cash were stolen from West 24th Street between 2:30 and 4:15 p.m. Monday.
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Odessa
East 42Nd Street
Whitaker Avenue
Avenue A
Jennings Arms
West 24Th Street
Midland man released after bond in vehicle theft case
A 21-year-old Midland man, Miguel Deane Preston, was released from the Ector County Jail Tuesday after posting bond on charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and evading arrest. Bond was set at $5,500.
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Ector County
Miguel Deane Preston
Heat pushes city to seek utility aid funding
TV limits and rising water and electric bills strain households. The Salvation Army and FEMA funds have run dry, prompting agencies to redirect help while TU seeks 7.5 million to Energy Aid. Fixed income residents face hard choices as rainfall shortages persist. Applications for Energy Aid can be made by calling 972 791 2888 or 1 800 242 9113.
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Rodriguez
Dan Coats
Water Department
Salvation Army
FEMA
Michael Barnhouse
Barnhouse
Public Utilities Commission
Terry Blair
Odessa
Blair
Energy Aid
After School Traffic Woes At Nimitz School
Nimitz Junior High officials and police discuss ongoing after school traffic problems near the school. Parents sometimes stop in the street to pick up students, creating safety risks as students cross blocks. Police note that loading is legal briefly, but double parking is dangerous and traffic rules in school zones require strict compliance.
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Nimitz
Steve Brown
Brown
Tarbet
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Details at Local Medical Center
The article notes researchers tracing the history of hyperbaric oxygen therapy since the 1950s and cites Medical Center Hospital as the only West Texas facility with two full critical care hyperbaric machines. It treats carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide poisoning, necrotizing fasciitis, and flesh eating infections, stressing oxygen's role in killing bacteria.
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Russia
United States
Medical Center Hospital
West Texas
Thompson
United Way drive links Midland and Odessa fundraisers
West Texas donors from Odessa and Midland pledge support to the United Way. Johnny Warren urges contributions to let United Way allocate funds. Nadine Hill notes Midland Jewels of the Community and Odessa Pillars of the Community for large gifts as the 1998 campaign opens at noon September 11 at the Permian Basin Fair.
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United Way
Johnny Warren
West Texas Equipment and Compressor
Odessa
Midland
Nadine Hill
Midland United Way
Odessa/Midland United Way
McEwen
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