Professor held without bond in missing plague bacteria case
Texas Tech University professor Dr. Thomas C. Butler is jailed without bond after being charged with giving a false statement to federal agents about 30 vials of deadly bacteria reported missing. He faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted. Authorities said Butler admitted lying about the disappearance and destroying the vials. The campus was placed on heightened security with Butler on paid leave and restricted access pending further hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Texas Tech University
Thomas C. Butler
Butler
U.S
Dick Baker
Nancy Koenig
Floyd Holder
FBI
Homeland Security
Tom Ridge
West Texas
Lori Bailey
Odessa RHC Finances Upgrade Amid Federal Reimbursement Cuts
Hospital maintenance workers argue the facility must cut bricks and mortar costs as federal reimbursement ends. Odessa RHC, a 36 bed unit with isolation rooms, invested about $500,000 in equipment and supplies and plans 150 jobs. MCH spent nearly $1 million to renovate the RHC area. if RHC closes, the money remains usable by MCH or another LTAC firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Odessa Rhc
RHC
MCH
Webster
LTAC
Christian Seeks Seat in 1B District Amideth Political Sparring
Republican Randy Neugebauer leads in the district’s north end while Midland’s Mike Conaway and Carroll Thomas show strength in the south. Christian, a dark horse with a varied resume, defends support for Israel and endorses potential actions against Saddam Hussein. He traces lineage to Isaac Ellwood, founder of Spade Ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saddam Hussein
Ector County
Republican
Randy Neugebauer
Midland
Mike Conaway
Carroll Thomas
Christian
Johnson
Washington
Isaac Ellwood
Spade Ranch
Colorado City
Mitchell County
Ellwood
Glidden Barb Wire Co
DeKalb, IL
Veterans council forms to study Odessa Midland veterans cemetery
Dick Galloway of the Vietnam Memorial and Victor Silvester of the Desert Shield Desert Storm Association lead a new council to research a state funded veterans cemetery for the Odessa Midland area. They seek communication with government and veterans groups and plan to meet questions with a service officer aid, elder bus service, and transport to the Big Spring hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa-Midland
Dick Galloway
Oe Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Victor Silvester
Desert Storm Association
Sylvester
Tracy Spear
Austin
State Veterans Association
Odessa- Midland
Silvester
Odessa
Midland
Veterans Hospital
Big Spring
Odessa volunteers spark a winning spree for institute contest
Local Odessa residents rally to support the Cleveland Institute of Music event with housing by Annette McMinn, hospitality from the Lovemans, and fundraising by Ellen Noel. Notable guests include Gin Black and many Odessa families who hosted and cheered Park and other competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Trower
Ken Valla
Steven Vore
Charles Walker
Odessa
Annette McMinn
McMinn Furniture Fame
National University College of Music
Park
Lovemans
Burglary reports in Odessa area crime blotter
The blotter lists a garage break in on Bainbridge Drive with 500 in damage and 2450 in lawn equipment stolen. An Odessa woman reports 2310 worth of property including a laptop and phone stolen on West 86th Street. A vehicle burglary on Conley Avenue involves 5100 in tools stolen from a truck bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Bainbridge Drive
West 86Th Street
Conley Avenue
Perry Sets May 3 Special Election for CD 19
Gov. Perry schedules a May 3 special election to fill the 19th District seat in West Texas after Rep. Combest announces plans to leave May 31. Candidates must file with Secretary of State Gwen Shea by April 2, with early voting April 16 to 29. The district spans multiple counties including Ector and Lubbock and portions of Lamb. The winner serves the remainder of Combest’s term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Rick Perry
Texas
U.S
Larry Combest
Gwen Shea
Ector
Mildand
Andrews
Bailey
Cochran
Crane
Gaines
Hockley
Howard
Loving
Lubbock
Lynn
Martin
Palmer
Terry, Ward
Winkler
Yoakum
Lamb County
Combest
Isett launches bid for 19th Congressional District seat
State Rep. Carl Isett of Lubbock begins his 19 county campaign tour for the seat vacated by Larry Combest. He will speak in Lubbock at 9:15 a.m. then visit Big Spring Midland and Ector County Court at 3:45 p.m. He touts legislative expertise and backing to raise $500,000 to $700,000 for the initial ballot with quick runoff needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Combest
Carl Isett
Lubbock
Certified Public Accountant
Big Spring
Midland
Ector County Commissioners
Eighth St
Carl
Alfredo Rodriguez
Isett
Rodriguez
Ee Eeek
Austin
Midland County ADA Resigns After Felony DWI Charge
Roy Dean Carper a 54 year old assistant district attorney residing at 2605 Haynes Drive resigned Thursday after being charged with felony DWI and fleeing a police officer. He was arrested following a brief pursuit and held at the Midland County Detention Center on a $1000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland County
Roy Dean Carper
Haynes Drive
Counseling Center to hold workshop on aging substance use
The Samaritan Counseling Center of West Texas will host a workshop on alcohol and chemical use among older adults. The session runs from 9 a m to noon on February 1 at the Samaritan Center located at 10008 W. [address incomplete in source].
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Samaritan Counseling Center of
West Texas
Samaritan Center
Library celebrates Franklin's birthday program
The Ector County Library hosts a Benjamin Franklin birthday celebration featuring Dan Kalenak as Franklin. The 4 30 p m show is free and open to the public with contact number 332-0633 ext 27 for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ector County
Benjamin Franklin
Dan Kalenak
County Road 116 seating limited information phone
Seating is limited for County Road 116 events with details available by calling 563 4144.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Israel
Middle East
Kuwait
Iraq
Bush
Veterans Form Council
Freddie Gardner
Commissioners’ Court
Gardner
Powell
Cleveland Institute of Music
Ohio
Smith
Erin Schreiber
Zakharyan
Yerevan
Armenia
Schreiber
Elsah
Fatima Nonoya
Gin Black
Paul Crump
John Duncan
Byron Harrison
Mark Knox
Mimi Lambert
Tryon Lewis
Les Littlejohn
Don Loveman
Dorothy Mackey
la Nelle McBee
Helen McMahon
Bill Page
Charlies Perry
Jon Smith
Bert Smith Jr
Bill Stevenson
Michael Tandy
Lavern Terrell
Meredith
Mereedith
Loveman
Sue—Jean
Meredith Loveman
Odessa Country Club Women's Association
Heart
Ellen Noel
Freedom.com
Perry
Loca
Dwi
Carper
Midland County Detention Center
Franklin
Odessa College
W. University
Odessa.edu
Blumenthal & Gruber, LLP
AsbestosRights.com
Mesothelioma-Navy.com
Dallas
Texas Board of Legal Specialzatior
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!