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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 2005
Page
1
At 3602 Merrill Avenue the scene of the shootings. Blanca Ponce, Diana Ponce and Diana's baby died. At 902 North 36th Street Leo Angel Luna was arrested. At 3402 Pleasant Avenue William Ponce was found.
A Wednesday shotgun attack in northwest Odessa left three dead and a man in critical condition. Leo Angel Luna, jailed on three capital murder charges, was at 3602 Merrill Ave with a small child, now in family custody. Diana Ponce, 19, was among the deceased. investigators seek clarity on the child’s mother and gender.
Sales of previously owned homes fell 1.7 percent in November to an annual rate of 6.97 million, the lowest since March. Analysts say cooling demand and more listings could put buyers in a stronger position while a improving job market supports a smoother path for workers and jobseekers.
Gov Rick Perry toured Cross Plains as flames scorched Texas and Oklahoma, meeting residents amid 73 fires in two days. He declared a disaster, calling the state a tinderbox while promising aid to rebuild after about 100 homes were destroyed. Severe drought and 40 mph winds fueled the blazes, with authorities citing human-caused origins.
Fire officials warned Texans to skip firework activities this New Year weekend due to dry, windy conditions and no rain. Texas Forestry Service spokesman Ron Perry cited extreme fire danger across the state except the Gulf Coast, with Ector County under a 90 day burn ban approved December 19. Fireworks are prohibited within city limits.
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