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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1986
Page
2
A tropical downpour floods a Rio street turning it into a river with multiple deaths reported. The storm's devastation underscores emergency responses as residents seek safety in vehicles and homes.
Lawmakers and witnesses describe alleged police officer ties to gamblers and bail bondsmen in Odessa. The probe centers on K.R. Jones, possible informants, and a series of personnel actions, while federal documents list Tom Rice and Klinger as named participants and FBI agent Billheimer as a key witness in the gambling investigation.
The retired DPS gambling investigator Roberts and others named as witnesses outline Jones’s alleged misconduct. Charges include accepting gifts from a gambler, failing to pursue gambling crimes, associating with known bookmakers, improper use of a city vehicle, falsifying travel records, and accepting favors tied to a licensed venue. Details reference Red Klinger Isaacs and venues in Odessa Midland Presidio and Ojinaga.
Ordower advises fans to avoid shouting and loud music during celebrations. Drink milder beverages like apple juice with lemon or beer, chew lemon drops to protect the voice, and use whistles or megaphones instead of shouting. limit dairy caffeine and alcohol, quit smoking, and use a humidifier to prevent throat irritation and vocal injuries.
The National Weather Service at Midland says tonight will be clear with a low near 30 and light southwest winds. Wednesday stays fair with high near 60 and a breeze shifting from southwest to north late day. New Year’s Day partly cloudy with upper 20s to mid 50s highs.
The Odessa American publishes daily and a Sunday edition covering local news, weather, sports, and community notices. Readers find updates on city events, school scores, obituaries, and regional business happenings in a concise hometown newspaper voice.
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