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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1997
Page
10
North Texas reports clear skies with cool 50s to 60s temperatures and light wind. San Antonio experiences similar cool, partly cloudy conditions with overnight lows near the 50s and a slight chance of rain toward the south central area.
The county re elected a second term incumbent over Mark Ashley while Jack Crider lost in the primary. Freddie Gardner won a precinct seat defeating Ismael Sanchez. Commissioners approved alcohol sales at the Ector Coliseum to attract a hockey team, prompting anti drinking protests. A drought ban on outdoor burning ran February to June, and a July fireworks ban was partly softened by self policing. A $5 car license fee hike avoided property tax increases, replenishing reserves. An $830,000 state grant in October funded hookups for 300 rural residents to city utilities.
In 1996 ECISD plans revising desegregation measures with a panel to gather input. Jaime Salgado, Bowie Junior College coach, faced sexual misconduct allegations and received a buyout. The board split 4 to 3 on firing him, citing Texas Education Code guidance. Gene Buinger resigned as superintendent and Region 18’s Rheinscheid appointed interim leader at over $95,000.
The blotter lists injuries and felonies reported to police with addresses rounded to hundreds. Mark Renteria of 804 Roxanna Ave was held on a 26500 bond. A 27 year old Odessa man reported a shooting at his home on Clifford St at 2 21 a m Friday. Another 27 year old Odessa man remains in Ector Jail without bond. Darren Lamb of 1000 Pueblo St No 58 had bond set for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. A 37 year old Odessa woman was charged with possession of a controlled substance. A 29 year old Odessa man took a 1982 Buick from Lom El Rancho Grande 509 W Clements St sometime between 2 am and 11 am Thursday. Jett Quin of 1801 E 21st St was held on a 3500 bond.
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