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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 2004

Page

10

Missing Balmorhea teen Monica Carrasco flier posted online

Balmorhea family posts a missing child flier on the LRCF.org site dedicated to recovering missing children. Monica Cassandra Carrasco has been missing since Oct. 2 from her uncle’s Balmorhea home. Pecos County Sheriff’s Department investigates the case. A separate Midland warrant targets Danioe Joe of the Midland eters School District for one count of indecency with a child.

Monica Cassandra Carrasco Lrcforg Carrasco Balmorhea Pecos County Midland Midlandeters Dan Ioe Joe Simmons

FBI Probes Bank Robbery After Teller Assisted Suspect

The Midland FBI reports a bank robbery with a teller providing cash. A Hispanic male around 5 feet 6 inches tall, of medium build, possibly with a mustache, wore a knit toboggan cap and light jacket. A large black vehicle may have fled. Call FBI with tips at 570-0255.

Bill Vanderland Midland FBI Vanderland

Attorneyarker: Midland County case defense moves noted

The statement references a court action involving an individual represented by attorney Brian Carney at the Midland County Detention Center. The report notes the legal proceeding and the defendant's custody status as part of ongoing judicial activity.

Brian Carney Midland County Detention Center

Odessa man given 75 year term for heroin possession

Rogelio Baca, 53, of Odessa, was sentenced to 75 years for possession of about 57 grams of heroin after a December 2002 narcotics raid. He was described as a career criminal with prior felonies and jailed in the Ector County Detention Center pending parole hearing.

Odessa Texas Department of Corrections Rogelio “Roy” Baca 24Th St Ector County Tryon Lewis Baca John Smith Smith

Hall and Williams charged in 7-Eleven robbery

Police say Hall and roommate Jacoby Williams were arrested June 30 after entering a 7-Eleven about 10:30 p.m. June 29 and beating the clerk. Witnesses reported they took turns striking the clerk and fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash, lottery tickets, and other items. Williams is jailed on 100000 bond. trial date pending. The clerk was treated and released.

Hall Jacoby Dominique Williams Williams Medical Center Hospital

Odessa Development Corp moves to seal Telvista deal in 2004

Odessa Development Corp and Odessa City Council near final approval of a 2.8 million incentive package to attract Telvista to build a 4 million customer service center in Odessa. The project promises 500 new jobs in a 50 000 square foot facility at Interstate 20 and John Ben Shepperd Parkway with a 1 million city loan for site purchase and a 2.5 percent five year loan repayment. State and local taxing entities will consider abatements for Telvista to support the project.

Odessa Development Corp City of Odessa Telvista Neil McDonald Odessa Chamber of Commerce ODC Mexico McDonald Ector County Ector County Hospital District Odessa College Wesley Burnett Burnett ECHD OC Board of Trustees Ector County Commissioners Court Interstate 20 John Ben Shepperd Parkway

Perry and GOP leaders seek to reform Texas school finance

Gov. Rick Perry and fellow Republicans at and near the Capitol discuss replacing the Robin Hood system with new funding for schools. They favor property tax relief funded by an alternate source, potentially expanding sales taxes or other measures, while denying a larger overall education budget.

Tom Craddick Perry Dewhurst Craddick State Capitol Texas

Elvis era fundraiser at Ector Theatre boosts revival hopes

Don and Toni Stice run the Ector Theatre and stage a fundraiser to keep the downtown venue alive. After paying the musicians, he expects about 3000 dollars in proceeds, while fans like 11 year old Eric Christopherson praise Elvis and future July celebrations mark the 50th anniversary of Thats All Right Mama. The theatre, reopened in 2001 after a 1985 closing, seeks live performances to replace film revenue and preserve the building.

Eric Christopherson Don Stice Toni Stice Ector Theatre Cineplex

Midland police seek firing of charged officer

Midland officer William Andrew Glasscock Jr facing termination after an investigation found general orders and policies violated. Glasscock, charged with rape, was arrested December 24 and released on 20000 bond. He appeals the termination and remains on paid administrative leave as the case proceeds.

Midland William Andrew Glasscock Jr Tina Jauz Glasscock Odessa Glasscock Jessica McClure Jauz

City crew cleans up minor sewage spill near Eisenhower Road

A city crew responded Thursday to a minor sewage overflow at Eisenhower Road and 31st Street. Utilities director Debbie McReynolds cited a sewer blockage likely from rags or grease, with disinfection and hydrant washing used to clear the site. The total cleanup cost was about $75, and standing water remained on 31st Street between Tom Green and Center avenues.

Eisenhower Road 31St Street Debbie McReynolds McReynolds Tom Green Center Avenues

Bush to announce space program plans next week

President Bush will announce steps for America's space program next week from Palm Beach Gardens. Spokesman Scott McClellan said the statement follows a review ordered after the Columbia disaster. NBC News reports a moon landing plan to establish a permanent lunar presence.

Palm Beach Gardens Fla Bush America White House Scott McClellan McClellan NBC News

Burglary and assault report from Odessa area

A burglary on Eisenhower Road damaged doors and carpet with 2500 in losses between Nov 5 and Nov 7. A 41 year old Odessa man was arrested for meth at West Eighth Street. Johnny Lee Sisco of 9435 West 25th Street is in Ector County Detention on 15000 bond. An Odessa woman reports sexual assault by an acquaintance at Central Odessa.

Odessa Eisenhower Road West Eighth Street Johnny Lee Sisco 25Th St Ector County Detention Center

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