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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 2005
Page
9
Odessa American staff report on regional developments around the basin detailing local events, community concerns, and notable shifts affecting residents across nearby areas. The piece highlights civic activities, economic updates, and public interest topics relevant to the basin region.
A gunman killed four people near the Sash Assembly of God church and then himself after a nine hour standoff with police. Freddie Cranshaw, 54, lived across from the church and after an initial confrontation with a member, shot Wes Brown and pastor James Armstrong in the church parking lot. He later shot at a truck with a horse trailer, killing Ceri Litterio and Holly Love Brown as they tried to flee. Deputies found the two victims dead and Cranshaw dead at the scene. Brown, 50, of Greenville, was not related to Wes Brown. Investigators say the shootings appeared random and occurred outside the church and nearby locations.
A new 3,000 square foot Odessa gallery opened with an opening night Saturday attended by about 200. Midland artist Rose and owner Joe Matheny described an eclectic exhibit featuring silk screen prints and wood block prints as the arrival of the art venue in the region.
Odessa adds Ahead Studios at 510 N Lee Ave marking the second studio by owner Joe Matheny with the Dallas original. Midland artist Dee Roselli is among the first to display work. Display runs through the last week of September by appointment only. Call 580-4244 ext. 16 for information.
Column discusses voting rights and fairness, praising Ector County Elections Administrator Sharon Wilson and criticizing the DOJ for the bilingual poll workers controversy. It cites Wilsons 21 bilingual workers in 2004 at 27 sites versus a DOJ suggestion of 62, and notes local officials’ reaction. It concludes with a stance against perceived injustice and supports language rights for voters.
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