FBI Links Bank Robberies In Odessa Case
FBI researchers consider a single suspect after two Odessa banks on University Boulevard were robbed within about an hour. A Hispanic man 5'7" to 5'10" wore a gray hooded sweatshirt and blue nylon jacket, handed notes demanding cash, and fled on foot from First American Bank and Western National Bank. No one was hurt.
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Odessa
University Boulevard
FBI
First American Bank
N. Grandview Ave
Western National Bank
West County Road
Bill Vanderland
Midland
First American
Sherrie
Demolition completes at 12 Oaks Motel in Odessa
After more than four years the 12 Oaks Motel at 2323 E Second St is finally torn down. The city will place a lien on the property before sale. City officials note repeated problems since 1999 with securing and neglect, and an $80,499 demolition contract to Asbestos Removal of Odessa was approved after council intervention.
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12 Oaks
Darlene Mays
Odessa
Mays
David Weseloh
Berta Calzada
Bill Cleaver
Andrea Goodson
Rock the Desert site under construction near Midland
Rock the Desert Ministries unveiled groundwork for a 248 acre encampment at Midland airport south site near FM 1788. Doug Tull says a 12 to 15 million dollar project should take three years, with the concert arena and permanent stage ready before Rock the Desert 2004. The camp will include 18 cabins four lodges studios a worship center dining facility amphitheater chapel and Salt Sea lake. By late spring crews will lay bricks and mortar after 45 days of groundwork.
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Midland
Tulls
Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity
California
Midland International Airport
Salt Sea
Doug Tull
Lord Willing
FFA Adopts Wink's Bacon Pig for Odessa Chapter Home
Odessa FFA members voted at their November meeting to adopt Wink resident Wink's Bacon, a Vietnamese pot bellied pig, after city officials forced the Medinas to abandon the pet under a swine ordinance. The group, led by adviser Oran Watson, expects to provide a stable home and care.
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Bacon
Wink
Odessa
FFA
Farmers of America
Medina
Oran Watson
Watson
Korey Puffinbarger
Mases
Bud Medina
Wendy Medina
Tim Mason
David
Empty Stocking Fund Nears Goal Despite Shortfall
With two days left the Odessa Empty Stocking Fund stands at 19,072 of a 42,000 goal. Anonymous gifts and 500 donations from Steve Brannan and Elizabeth Koonce boosted totals to aid more than 500 Odessa families this year. More help is needed to reach the target.
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Odessa
Steve Brannan
Elizabeth Koonce
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