Texas indigent defense reform urged by State Bar study
A five year statewide study cited by the State Bar of Texas urges reforms to the indigent defense system. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported that judges and lawyers say poor defendants lack comparable legal representation to defendants who can pay. The report notes gaps in criteria for aid and reliance on appointed lawyers, with calls for improved standards and oversight.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Coliealinnes
Committee On Legal Services
Bar
Tarrant County
Allan K. Butcher
University of Texas At Arlington
Michael K. Moore
Bexar County
Rodney Ellis
Houston
George W. Bush
House
Texas Appleseed
Ralph Nader
State Bar
Odessa man Harvey Holcomb dies at 72 after service career
Harvey Holcomb 72 of Odessa died January 15 2000 at home after a long service record with ARCO and the American Legion He served in two wars held multiple offices including State Commander and National Vice Commander His wife Helen survives with several children siblings and grandchildren Funeral services are set January 19 2000 at Frank W Wilson Funeral Directors Interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens A memorial may be sent to the Texas American Legion Youth Foundation
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Odessa
Harvey Holcomb
Tahlequah
Oklo
Permian
ARCO
South Permian
American Legion
VFW
Helen
American Legion Auxiliary
Vivian Chunn
Wesley
Conroe
Raymond
Oak Harbor
Wash
Frank W. Wilson
James R. Otterness
Sunset Memorial Gardens
American Legion Post
East 8Th
Pueblo
Texas American Legion Youth Foundation
Austin
Texas
Wilsonfuneral
Bailey Odessa
Marilyn White Bailey
Odessa Regional Hospital
Hubbard-Kelly Chapel
Clydell Chapman
Snyder Cemetery
Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home
Big Spring
Terry Bailey
Brian Bailey
Donald White
James White
Marvin Doss
Marvin L. Doss
Frank. W. Wilson
David Doss
Rebecca Burros
Jose Flores
Manuel
New Horizon Nursing Home
Martinez Funeral Home
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Fidelo Lugo
Martin Gutierrez
Mary Jo Garza
Tammie Jo Estella
Beatrice Martinez
Midland
Carlos Flores
Abilene
Manuel Flores
Ramon Flores
Nicholas Flores
Rosa Quiroz
Edinburg
Lupe Barrera
Atlanta, Ga
Joann Flores
Sandy Flores
Belle Higgs
Deerings Nursing Home
Robert Bratcher
Sunset Memorial Funeral Home
Oscar Reynolds
Faye Higgs
Mark Riley
L.B.J
Bobby and
Clovis Shirley
Fred and
Lou Ann Rabe
Christine Rabe
Remembrances for Darrell Rhodes Born 1956 in Pampa Texas
Darrell Rhodes born June 15 1956 in Pampa Texas to Jack and Georgia Rhodes. He lived in Snyder Monahans and worked as a catastrophe insurance adjuster traveling nationwide. Survived by wife Penny and extended family. Visitation January 15 Funeral January 17 Ellis Funeral Home Monahans Cemetery graveside service also planned. Memorials to Hendrick Home for Children Abilene Texas.
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Darrell Rhodes
Pampa
Texas
Jack
Georgia
Gilbert) Rhodes
Snyder
Monahans
Darrell
National Association of
Mr. Rhodes
Penny
Georgia Rhodes
Richard Rhodes
Kathy Barnes
Jarrod Bates
Allison
Jon Rhodes
Ashley
Jacob
Aaron
Dylan
Chase
Krystin Romell
Ben
Laura Kathryn
Luke
Sam Lancaster
Tyler
Tanna Anderson
Ellis Funeral Home
E. H
Sonny” Donaster
Monahans Memorial Cemetery
David Garderer
Joe D. Hardin
Mitch Horton
Neil Jones
William B. Kent
Ben Lancaster
Daniel D. Romell
Tommy Travis
Hendrick Home For Children
Abilene
Three killed in Tijuana restaurant shooting
In Tijuana, Mexico, gunmen opened fire on a seafood restaurant La Palapa, killing three people before fleeing. Witnesses cited by Notimex say two victims were brothers Lorenzo and Juan Diego Favela Montoya. a third man was unnamed. Police offered no motive amid rising violence tied to drug trafficking.
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Mexico City
Tijuana
la Palapa
Notimex
Lorenzo
Juan Diego Favela Montoya
Investiga
Diego
Pacific
Mazatlan
Odessa area obituary policy outline
The Odessa American publishes death notices within its 21 county area with no charge for residents and for spouses, parents, grandparents, children or siblings outside the area. Obits are paid ads with limits. full obituaries available for a fee and photos only in paid notices. Notices accepted from established funeral homes or with their confirmation. most published next day if received by 4:30 p.m.
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Odessa American
Inmate Stabs Guard at Byrd Unit with Pencil
Ernest Coleman, 41, was stabbed in the stomach by inmate Mark Encinas, 21, during breakfast at the Byrd Unit reception center. Coleman underwent exploratory surgery after pencil removal at Huntsville Memorial Hospital. Encinas, in for firearm possession, remains held without charges as internal inquiry continues.
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Ernest Coleman
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
TDCJ
Larry Todd
Mark Encinas
Nolan County
Coleman
Encinas
Byrd
Todd
Protesters arrested at builders meeting in Dallas
Five activists were arrested after protesting old-growth forest use at the National Association of Home Builders convention at the Dallas Convention Center. A group of 15 unfurled banners, with climbers on the roof and rafters denouncing unsustainable lumber as police removed signs.
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Dallas
National Association of Home Builders
Dallas Convention Center
United States
Rainforest Action Network
Convention Center
Michael Brune
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