Ector JROTC drill meet draws 22 drill teams from multiple states
Representatives from 17 schools will compete at the 12th annual Junior ROTC drill team and rifle meet of ECISD at the Ector County Coliseum. The event features 22 drill teams 18 color guards and 19 rifle teams judged by active duty service members.
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Ector County Independent
Ector County Coliseum
Chuck Hornung
ECISD
Wichita Falls
Slaton
Amarillo
Fort Worth
el Paso
Lubbock
New Mexico Military Institute
Albuquerque
N.M
Army
Air Force
Marine Corps
Hornung
al Richardson
Ector Junior High
Odessa High School
Police Beat December Burglary and Theft Summary
Multiple incidents report unauthorized vehicle use, burglary, and theft across city locations. Victims include David Benavides Lombardi, Phillip Szenasi, Roy Gentry, Owen Wagner, Bob Rainey, Derrick Dennard, Larry Hodge, Terry Hoak, Edward Dennard, David Furlow, and Angie McAfee, with items ranging from a 1978 Mercury Cougar to glass, car stereo units, tapes, heaters, rifles, and cigarettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Benavides Lombardi
Oakwood Drive No
Cpl
R.J. Hammerman
Phillip H. Szenasi
E. 17Th St
D. Morris
Roy Chester Gentry
Bethel Baptist Church
Prairie Ave
T. Davis
Owen Wagner
Big O’s
10Th St
Bob R. Rainey
Andrews Highway
Lotteman Drive
D.S. Wilson
Derrick T. Dennard
E. 50Th St
Drowning of 6 year old in Temple bathtub
In Temple, a 6 year old girl Gina MacDougall died after her sister Dyan, age 8, struck her head during play in the bathtub and fell on top of her. Gina died at Scott and White Memorial Hospital while Dyan remained in critical condition in PICU. Officials said the mother found the submerged siblings after noticing quiet in the bathroom.
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Temple
Dyan
Gina
Christmas Lights Strung On Tree Outside Lawyer’s Home
Virgil Herrington, an electrician’s employee, strings a tree with Christmas lights Friday outside attorney Ruff Adders’ residence, drawing attention from passersby and prompting local commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Herrington
Ruff Adders
Survey refutes handgun myths in nationwide study
A Texas A&M survey of 2000 households finds higher income and educated Americans own handguns more than poorer unemployed peers. Thirteen percent of those under 15000 dollars own guns vs 22 percent above 45000 dollars. White ownership higher, employed more likely to own than unemployed, married people more armed, with 21 percent ownership.
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College Station
Texas A&m University
O.C. Ferrell
Ferrell
William Pride
South
Congressman Wilson Fails Crossing Border to Afghan Conflict
Rep Charles Wilson of Texas failed to cross the border into Afghanistan area to view the battle between Afghan mujahadeen and Soviet forces. He has supported aid and arming rebels with Stinger missiles and arrived in Islamabad on November 13 meeting officials.
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Dallas
Charles Wilson
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Wilson
Texas
Mujahadeen
Dallas Morning News
Islamabad
Gift tree at Odessa K Mart aids needy children
A Christmas tree at Odessa K Mart East 42nd Street lists names, ages, sizes for underprivileged children. Shoppers may select a name and buy toys. wrapped gifts due by December 19. Lions Club of Odessa will supply 20 plus names to receive $20 for toy purchases on December 13.
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Odessa
K-Mart
Kmart
Lions Club of
K.P. Morvant
Brick Home Destroyed In Midland County Fire
A Sunday morning blaze destroyed a brick home at County Roads 60 East and 1120 North in northeast Midland County. Fire units from Midland and two volunteer departments fought the fire but water supply hampered efforts. Owner O D Capehart and family were away. cause is unknown.
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Midland
Midland County
Midland Fire
Jerry Petree
Petree
City of Midland Fire Department
Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department
Northeast County Volunteer Fire Department
O.D. Capehart
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Edward Franklin Dennard
N. Grandview Ave
A. Jones
David Lamont Furlow
B. Hernandez
Ector Sheriff
Angie Spinks McAfee
Big John’s Grocery
W. University Blvd
D. Blackmon
North Lee Avenue
Herrington
Petroplex
ERS OF Commerce
Tory
Phil
North Dixie Odessa
Odessa Mon
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