Odessa man held on aggravated sexual assault charge
A 34-year-old Odessa man was in the Ector County Jail Wednesday on a charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child. Bond for Eric W. Parker Sr., 1010 Wink Ave., was set at $100,000. The blotter notes a 28-year-old man, 5 feet 11 inches tall, involved in an incident on East 42nd Street between 9 and 9:30 p.m. Jan. 8.
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East 42Nd Street
Odessa
Ector County
Eric W. Parker Sr
Wink Ave
Western National Bank Gifts 5000 for RescueCam in Odessa
Western National Bank donates 5000 dollars to the Odessa Fire Department to buy its seventh RescueCam, a 15000 dollar thermal imaging camera aiding firefighters in rescues. Assistant Chief Dale Childers says the goal is a RescueCam on every engine. fundraisers planned. the check presentation is at 3 30 p m today at Western National Bank on Eighth Street and Texas Avenue.
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Western National Bank
Odessa
Dale Childers
Childers
Eighth Street
Texas Avenue
Waste Control suits back to state court over anti trust clash
Waste Control Specialists and Envirocare of Texas remain in a battle over where a 1998 antitrust suit should proceed. A 5th Circuit order required Envirocare to reimburse WCS’s attorney fees while both sides tease motions for rehearing as they push for the case to stay in federal or move to state court, with officials urging an end to years of legal wrangling and costly proceedings. The dispute centers on WCS’s license to store and process radioactive waste and whether Envirocare’s actions impeded that effort.
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Envirocare Iro
Waste Control Specialists
Envirocare
WCS
5Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Bill Miller
Circuit
E. Grady Jolly
U.S. Department of Energy
Envirocare of
Texas
Andrews
Roy Minton
United States of America
DOE
Minton
United States
Testimony links Nance to drugs and threats in murder trial
Witnesses describe gunfire heard minutes after a confrontation with Nance. Raymond Freeman, a former dealer, testifies about Nance seeking drugs and threatening to fetch a gun. Other witnesses recount violent acts by Nance when intoxicated. Judge says deliberations in the murder trial, which began Jan. 12, could resume later today.
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Raymond Freeman
Nance
Freeman
Hampton
Hoestenbach
Watkins
Campaign finance snapshot across county races and constables
Incumbents Bland Gardner and Gee, plus several challengers, report varied fundraising and spending in county races. Key figures include Todd raising 2000 with 1100 spent, Carroll with 100 contributed and 655.29 spent, Brennan 1300 both raised and spent, and Lewis carrying over 2335.53 from 1996 with 1283 spent. Several candidates did not file or report no funds.
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Tom Todd
Todd
Gerard Bowen
Hugh Gibbs
Bowen
Gibbs
Barbara Graff
Lea Taylor
Jay O. Treat
Treat
Tryon Lewis
Lewis
John Warren Carroll
Steve Brennan
Brennan
Nicholas
Nick) Marquez
Mickey Villalobos
Marquez
Villalobos
Joe Davis
Alfred G
al) Gonzalez Sr
Midland parents debate neighborhood schools and magnet options
Marmolejo worries the shift away from a cluster system will worsen funding equity across neighborhoods. Esther Alexander shares concerns that minorities may not receive fair funding and that northwest schools could gain more resources. Backing the plan, Laura Burns supports neighborhood schools and cites the Carver Multicultural Center as a valued asset for exposing children to diverse cultures.
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Midland
Marmolejo
Esther Alexander
Burns
Carver Multicultural Center
Local Campaign Finance Totals From Ector County Officials
A compiled list shows county and precinct level contributions and expenditures. Notable figures include Tracey Worley Bright with 1500 in contributions and 600 in expenditures by Ector County parties, plus Tryon Lewis balance, Nick Marquez and Miguel Villalobos filing cost amounts.
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Tracey Worley Bright
Mike Scown
J.T. Jordan
Andrews
Tracey Bright
Ector County
Democratic Party
Hugh Gbbs
Steve Late
Sam Holloman
Jack Wood
Clay Wood
Tom Pace
Dan Johnson
Mike Patton
Republican Party
James Franklin
Home Depot
Victor Favela
Miguel Viilalobos
Miguel Villalobos
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Charles Judd
Jefferson R. Corning
Rick Romine
William
B.J.) Winter
William L
Bill” McLear
Richard Hollingsworth
Hollingsworth
John W. Smith
Joe Allbright
Sam E. Holloman
B.R. Jones
Donald
Wanda Davis
Mrs. R. Stone
Mary Hellen Cypert
B.W
June Trout
Roland Gladden
Ruff Anders
Steve Brannan
Hal Upchurch
J.H. Late
Ron & Stella Lee
James L. Morris
Marilyn Morris
Keith
Len Redman
Carl
Carolyn Selinger
Roland Vaught
Gardendale
Vince & Kelly Vines
Robert White
Mike Burney
James E. Headree
Karl R. Moore
Les & Glynda Williams
Harlan
Linda Scott
Carl D. Bingham Jr
Thomas D. Murphy Jr
Herb Graham
Robert E. Sparkman
Bill Edge
Dub Duff
Harvey
Peggy Page
Phillip Godwin
Wanda Jones
M.O. Boring Jr
Jay Leslie
Judy Jones
Paul
Yvonne Callaway
Richard Castro
Joe Commander
John W. Commander
Jerry Dunlap
Patrick Garrett
Forrest
Betty Gilliam
James B. Goates
Michael Hardison
Patti J. Hardison
Jerry
Sandra Hensley
Doug Hill
Jim & Vanema Howard
Glen Hunt
Leslie King
Mickey Jones
Tom Melton
J. Tommy
Jerri Melton
Estella Prado
Pete Pradon
T.G. Roden
Thomas E. Rodman
Mrs
A.G. Sims
C. Richard Sivails
Preston V. Stevens
Steve Thompson
Donald E. Wood
Richard D. Browning
Ronald Easter
Shannon Gaylor
T.L. Gregory
Frances Haynes
Michel & Diane Lee
Thomas Minyard
Sonny & Sony Henderson
Dick & Amelia Saulsbury
Darrell P. Hopper
Smith Cattle Co
Wm. R. Massey
B.R
Jane Hext
Ed Barham
Thomas & Judi Salmon
John
Cindy Whitten
Ronald Sewell
Permian Booster Club
Odessa Shrine Circus
Sony Henderson
Odessa Rotary Club
Republican Women’s Club
Republican Party of Texas
U.S
Robert “Bobby” Bland IV
Adrian Chavez
H. Thomas Hirsch
Mark Mehaffey
Robert N. Biand, Jr
Robert N. Biand Jr
Hiller Printing
Giaales E Gee JR
Elections Office
Precint
Gerald Lee Bowen
Rhett Hoestenback
Steve Hooper
Willim J
B.J.” Winter
Margaret Knighten Bryant
William “B.J.” Winter
Constable Precint
Rick G. Romine
E.J. Ward
The
McCreless Company
Odessa American
Jack Crider
RePro
Constable
Sign Solutions
Nicholas V
Nick” Marquez
Bank of America
Ruth L. Todd
Ector County Republican Party
Associated Advertising
Thomas Lee Todd
County Commission
Freddie Gardner
Graham Brothers
John Henneck
Charles R. Perry
Bill Huffman
Mac Boring
Ronnie Sewell
Ector
James D. Franklin
Jay 0. Treat
Kylie Choate
Paul Crump
Kelly Grimsley
Fred E. Martin Jr
Steven P. Brennan
Steven Brennan
Kent Kwik
Aodessa
Music City Mall
Do.ars
American Cancer Society
Kenner Printing
CBS
Leee
Odessamerican
Ronald McDonald House
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