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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1998

Page

11

Ranger alleges federal stifling of Hernandez shooting probe

Texas Ranger Sgt. David Duncan says federal officials blocked inquiry into the May 1997 death of 18 year old Esequiel Hernandez Jr. by Marine Sgt. Clemente Banuelos. He seeks a third grand jury review as two prior panels failed to indict.

San Antonio Texas Marine Corps David Duncan San Antonio Express-News Duncan House Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee Justice and Defense Departments Hernandez Bedford el Paso Ranuelos Justice Department Navy Department John Coyne Pentagon

Odessa Police blotter reports include break in damage and theft

A 74 year old Odessa woman says an attempted entry damaged her back door on Bowden Street. A 29 year old Odessa man reports theft of boots jewelry boxes and video games on La Casa Drive. A 38 year old Odessa woman says a car nearly struck her and her children on Washington Avenue. A 35 year old Odessa man reports vandalism and hood damage to a 1990 Buick Regal on East Eighth Street.

Odessa Bowden Street Washington Avenue East Eighth Street

Odessa man held on forgery charges in Ector Jail

A 38 year-old Odessa man Cyrus Brooks was in the Ector County Jail Sunday on forgery charges. Bond was set at $2,000. Brooks was listed with 4332 Redbud Ave. as his address.

Odessa Ector County Cyrus Brooks Redbud Ave

Army Secretary Caldera: Civilian leader says stretched to limit

Army Secretary Louis Caldera toured bases in a morale boosting push amid budget strains and overseas deployments. He pledged pay, health care, and school support while describing his role as the civilian face of the Army. Caldera noted personal ties to the troops and outlined plans to secure resources and personnel.

Army Caldera EL Paso Louis Caldera Michael Bejcek Fort Bliss Turkey South Korea Whittier Calif West Point Harvard Law Business California White House Clinton

Death notices span Odessa Baird Gause and Williamson deaths

Multiple obituaries from Odessa and surrounding areas note deaths of John Wesley Beasley Russell Chatham Laura Cook Urbano Hernandez Alicia Posada Danny Ray Williamson Robert Krause Doris Tolbert and related services. Each entry lists ages, birthplaces, military service where noted, funeral arrangements, burial sites and surviving relatives.

Beatrice Lasater obituary from Odessa Texas

Beatrice Bea Lasater born September 14 1954 in Hearne to Manuel and Julia Velasquez daughter of the Velasquez family. She married Frank Lasater July 5 1975 in College Station and lived in Waco Midland Odessa and Fort Worth. She died December 10 1998 near Weatherford. Funeral December 14 at Kelview Heights Baptist Church.

John Beasley Odessa John Wesley Beasley Frank W. Wilson Jess Little Bethel Cemetery Funston Jones County Anson Mabel Beasley Patsy L. Rice Abilene Rosie Langston Laura Cook Gause Laura B. Cook Spring Houston Gause Baptist Church Leslie J. Kessler Gause Cemetery Heartfield Funeral Home Hearne Gause Urbano Hernandez Medical Center Hospital St. Joseph Catholic Church Gilbert Rodriguez Martinez Funeral Home Rose Hill Cemetery Ojinaga Mexico Edelmira Hernandez Jessica Mayte Ramirez Luis Enrique Hernandez Jesus Manuel Hernandez Elias Jordan Presidio Ruben Hernandez Moises Hernandez Adan Hernandez Alicia Posada Balmorhea Isidro Posada Kermit Dolores L. Prieto Highland United Methodist Church Dave Ring’ II Big Spring Kory Williamson Cary N.C Kurt Williamson Midland Mateo Williamson Kenneth Williamson Austin Jodi McAfee Beatrice “Bea” Lasater Manuel and Julia (Nevarez) Velasquez Calvert Elinn Collegee Liberty University Frank Lasater College Station Waco Frank University Baptist Church Fort Worth Lasater University Heights Baptist Church Kelview Heights Baptist Church Antonio Wiley Velasquez Vicki Griffin Corsicana Nellie Sparkman Bryan Julie Cockcroft Alta Loma Calif Frances Castillo Mary Boggan Josephine Florida Resthaven Memorial Park Ellis Funeral Home Roger M. Lasater Aaron Sparkman Raymond Velasquez Jr Brian Boggan Sam Boggan T.J. Griffin John Florida IV Matthew Florida

Dinosaurs and Dreams in a Cedar Springs Haven

Lawanza Smith, nine, escapes to a secret dinosaur world at Sam Houston Elementary, observing plant eaters and meat eaters with a star detector wand while her mother frets about safety in Cedar Springs. In a separate fantasy, eight year old Julie pursues Hollywood stardom from a Lee family bathroom sanctuary.

Lawanza Lawanza Smith Sam Houston Elementary School Jane Goodall Wanda Adaway Cedar Springs Julie Lee Family Hollywood Selena East Dallas

Students celebrate global holidays in classroom December display

Kindergarten to third grade students dressed for the season and learned about Kwanzaa among Holland France Mexico Great Britain Germany Africa Australia and Italy. Emily Marquez an 8 year old wore a traditional African dress while others wore star decorated hats.

Terry Emily Marquez Holland France Mexico Great Britain Germany Africa Australia Italy

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