Odessa family sues nursing home for $35 million
An Odessa family filed a 35 million dollar lawsuit in the 358th District Court against New Horizon Nursing Center and former administrator Betty Turner. The suit alleges gross negligence caused the death of 66 year old William Maurice Spratten from pneumonia linked to bed sores amid three months of abuse and neglect in 1996. The family seeks 5 million compensatories for pain and loss of affection and 5 million for financial losses, plus 25 million punitive damages. Turner’s license is under revocation review for 1995 1996 abuse claims.
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Settlement in Odessa sting case pays RoDriguez ten thousand
Federal government agrees to pay Odessa resident Ricardo Rodriguez ten thousand dollars to settle his false arrest lawsuit over a December 1995 INS and Border Patrol sting in Odessa. A second suit by Rodriguez and three others against Ector County and officials remains pending, with trial set for June.
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Holiday Parties Booking for Eddie Rive Rivera & The Breeze
The Western band Eddie Rive Rivera and The Breeze announce they are booking Christmas parties. For bookings call 580-5890 or 367-8186 and leave a message.
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the Breeze
Community food drive boosted by church and school efforts
Neff notes year round need for meals and groceries with holiday impact. Pamela Press of First Church of God explains the church’s third year of participation and ornaments on a Bible symbol tree. Mary Beth Shelton of Bonham Junior High says 150 students collect non-perishable foods while making tree ornaments and look forward to a pizza party if they win a cash prize for toys.
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Pamela Press
First Church of God
Mary Beth Shelton
Bonham Junior High
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