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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 2000
Page
9
Ken Brodnax laments the gray Permian Basin season from post holiday blues to dry winds and sparse snow. He notes frigid Groundhog Day to Presidents Day, looming taxes, and a desire for indoor escapes like Las Vegas.
Federal authorities have begun proceedings to seize the residence of Odessa man Octavio Herrera and his common law wife Luz Perez at 8713 W 16th St. The warrant of arrest marks the first step toward seizure tied to trafficking cocaine and marijuana into the United States. Prosecutors say drug funds did not fund the home purchase. evidence remains confidential. Perez previously received a $2.7 million New Mexico judgment after a Hobbs police shooting.
About 1,000 area students filled Barn 6 at the County Fairgrounds for Christian Youth Night hosted by the Sand Hills Stock Show and Rodeo. Cowboys like world champion bull rider Scott Mendes shared testimony, emphasizing personal transformation through faith.
Efrain Pando, 31, of Presidio, labeled the broker and debt collector for a marijuana trafficking ring, will stay jailed after a federal magistrate found him a flight risk. Investigators traced calls tied to Aranda and Renteria, with Pando allegedly directing drug and money transport from the border area to Odessa.
Medical Center Hospital canceled 22 elective operations to keep beds available as wards near capacity at 258 beds. Cardiac Cath Lab paused some procedures, with rescheduling ongoing. Odessa Regional Hospital sees high ER visits amid pediatric and ICU strain, while both facilities plan continued bed management and transfers as winter surge intensifies.
A hospital board termination sparked anger in Stanton boosting interest in the Martin County Precinct 3 primary. Five Democrats and a Republican seek the seat held by Doyle Hale as opponents call for elected hospital board positions and accountability amid a county commission clash.
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