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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1986
Page
13
October sales in Odessa fell 26 percent from October 1985 amid broad economic weakness. City rebate totaled 358,046 versus 482,366 a year earlier, with total payments to date at 6.92 million, down from 7.72 million in 1985. Officials cited corrections and inventory drawdowns as factors.
Ector County Sheriff Bob Brookshire spoke of numbness yet noted a duty to act as Deputy Gary Lewis was shot in the lower right leg during a pursuit at 6702 Venita Street. The suspect Eliseo Franco, 28, was captured after a confrontation that left Lt. Jerry Davis with a stitched finger, Franco charged with attempted capital.
The family of Ector County deputy Gary Lewis sat in Medical Center Hospital's ICU Friday, optimistic about his recovery from a gunshot wound to the leg. Doctors described a clean femur break from a bullet that bounced off bone, affording a quicker healing path. The 33-year-old deputy, hospitalized in stable condition, was shot while arresting Eliseo Franco on warrants near Lubbock. Franco was captured after a rapid pursuit. His brother Ray Lewis said Gary's spirits are good, though visitors await doctor approval.
Odessa police suspend Sgt. Anthony Calhoun with pay while he faces a criminal investigation after the firing of a veteran deputy police chief. Calhoun, 33, was treated for an overdose at Medical Center Hospital following a Thursday mobile home fire. Fire dept. notes allege arson as the cause. Donnatal overdose identified.
The Texas Water Commission recommended a $3,900 penalty for Midland's six suspected violations at the air plant. Officials noted the wastewater treatment problems were not serious, and the possible fines could have reached $60,000. A hearing with Midland officials is set for 2 p.m. January 6 at the Water Commission.
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