Man Convicted Of Stabbing Werewolf Believer Sentenced
Donna man Rafael Nunez, 33, was sentenced to 50 years after being convicted of fatally stabbing Paula Hernandez, 22, in 1993 in Edinburg. Nunez claimed to be an angel fighting evil, and questions of insanity were debated during the trial and sentencing.
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Man Dies in Money Dispute in Tyler
In Tyler, Siegfred Jackson, 30, was stabbed to death at 4:25 a.m. after a dispute over Christmas money. Verelene Martin Jackson, 27, faces a murder charge with a $25,000 bond. She says she stabbed him during a struggle when he allegedly hit her. This was Tyler’s 19th homicide of the year, nearing the 20‑year record set in 1980.
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Tyler
Engine trouble cited as cause in American Eagle crash
The left engine of Flight 3379 would not start hours earlier and was fixed for the Raleigh to Greensboro leg, according to American Eagle and NTSB briefings. Fifteen of twenty aboard died as investigators recovered sheet metal from the left engine though its role remains undetermined.
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American Eagle
National Transportation Safety Board
Raleigh
Greensboro
Marty Heires
NTSB
Jim Hall
Honeycutt named NASA center director in place of Crippen
Jay F. Honeycutt, long time NASA official at Kennedy Space Center, was named director of the center, succeeding Robert L. Crippen who leaves NASA next month. Honeycutt has held roles since 1966 including flight operations and shuttle program posts.
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Jay F. Honeycutt
Kennedy Space Center
Florida
Robert L. Crippen
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Honeycutt
Space Agency
Griffiths on again with Johnson after public split
Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson appear reconciled per Griffith in TV Guide saying they have decided not to discuss issues publicly. Griffith is in Santa Fe filming Buffalo Girls with Johnson visiting set. they earlier sought family counseling at the Betty Ford Center after divorce filings.
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Don
Melanie
Betty Ford Center
Griffith
Odessa closes fourth Texas crack house under Nuisance Abatement Act
Residents say closure is needed though crime will not end. City officials led by Councilwoman Jo Ann Day and joined by Odessa Police and the Attorney General’s office sealed the Marsh Street building for a year, with a $10,000 bond option for owners. Patterson of the AG’s Narcotics and Vice Section noted potential action on other Odessa locations.
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Attorney General’s Ofice
Texas
Attorney General’s Office
Thomas J. Patterson
Financial Crimes
Odessa
County eyes coliseum alcohol policy and contracts
The county negotiates concession rules for the coliseum complex and rules can change with notice. County Attorney, Worley Bright, declined to comment on whether banning alcohol violates Leisure Foods contract. Sam Seale notes commissioners can trigger meetings with proper affidavit and posting. Todd aims for a special meeting if alcohol remains unlisted for January. Jordan did not respond.
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Coliseum
Leisure Foods
Todd
Jordan
Odessa
Lotto Texas Jackpot Edges Toward $10 Million
No winning tickets matched all six numbers in Wednesday's Lotto Texas drawing. The Powerball is set to an estimated $10 million for Saturday as six numbers drawn from 1 to 50 were 27 20 11 45 6 and missing the final digit.
Out-of-state Jackpot Winner Holds Unpaid Texas Prize
An uncollected 10.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot from November 23 was claimed in Texas but may not be paid. Officials said the winning ticket was sold through an unlicensed agent and ordered at a hardware store in Croydon Pennsylvania near Philadelphia.
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Central Family Medicine
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FBI
Jeff Lanza
Planned Parenthood
Greater
Lanza
Austin
Texas Lottery Commission
Croydon
Philadelphia
Odessa American Classifieds Contact and Policies
The Odessa American published daily in Odessa Texas provides advertising contact numbers for Advertising Director Classified Department and Classified Fax. It states the paper may accept or reject ads and is not liable for errors omissions or failures to publish. Address changes go to P O Box 2952 Odessa TX.
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E. 4Th Street
Odessa
P.O
Pacis
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Adee
Newerseeseenen
Gary Newsom
Seennwnwwane
Tony Traven
Mike Powell
Peres
Newsroom
Hope
HP Rtnor
Bridale
Ken Brodnax
Laura Lydewell
Dennis Wanneeees
Sonja Merrick Errr
Mistletoe trade in Tenbury Wells and English traditions
In Tenbury Wells wholesalers snap up about five tons of mistletoe this year driven by druids and hotels using it for decoration. Farmers complain English mistletoe has fewer berries and browner fruit, while the plant lingers across Europe and the United States. Conservation groups urge surveys as English apple trees decline.
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Tenbury Wells
Smith
Gino Beaumont
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Europe
Sweden
Russia
England
Plantlife
Botanical Society of the
British Isles
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