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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 2001

Page

2

Tip leads to recapture of five Connally escapees in Colorado

A Colorado tip helped police capture four escapees and led to the death of Larry Harper in a Colorado motor home. Texas officials praised interagency cooperation as the escapees from the Connally Unit near San Antonio faced recapture after a Christmas Eve killing. Two fugitives remained at large as investigators traced a brown 1980s Ford Econoline van with hidden windows and possible pink plates.

Connally San Antonio Irving Aubrey Hawkins Larry Fitzgerald Texas Department of Criminal Justice Scott Tull Patrick Murphy Donald Newbury

Fugitives hidden in Woodland Park at edge of town

In the mountain town of Woodland Park Colorado about 8,000 residents sheltered four of seven Texas prison escapees for three weeks. Police said a fifth surrendered after a two hour standoff and five fugitives may have been aided locally. Nearby residents expressed concern as authorities investigated possible local help. The town lies 19 miles west of Colorado Springs along Colorado 24 in Pike National Forest.

Huntsville Texas Colorado Feds Texas Department of Criminal Justice South David Tull Irving Woodland Park Colo George Rivas Larry Harper FBI Wayne Scott Texas Prison System Colorado Springs John Anderson el Paso Furn Winder Winder Pike National Forest Frank Fehn Tellier County Texas State Penitentiary

Osmond to write book on postpartum mood

Marie Osmond has written Be hind the Smile about postpartum low mood. The book will be in stores in spring. She says she is private but aims to help other women.

Osmond

Fugitives captured after Texas prison escape and shooting

Authorities say seven inmates escaped from Connally Unit in Kenedy overpowering 13 guards then robbing a sporting goods store in Irving. Officer Aubrey Hawkins was killed. 70,000 dollars in cash and guns were stolen. Three inmates remained at large as a manhunt continued near Woodland Park.

Connally Kenedy San Antonio an _ Irving sporting goods Aubrey Hawkins Hawkins Jayne Hawkins

County appoints first chief bailiff at Ector Courthouse

One week after Donaldson won the sheriff race over Yearwood, Ector County commissioners hired him as the courthouse's first chief bailiff. Interviews for the vacancy may take days, with Graff saying the process will be fair. Donaldson earned $41,724.80 and the commission planned to reconvene at 1 30 p m in room 500 of 1010 E Eighth St.

Donaldson Ector County Yearwood Graff Ector Commissioners Court Eighth St

Permian High School Air Quality Probe After Sewage Smell

Water-filled trenches near tunnels caused moisture and mold at Permian High. Negative air machines and new pipes were installed after a two week leak fix, with seven classrooms temporarily moved. Students and staff reported allergy symptoms and headaches, now improving.

Davis Stevenson Permian High David Finely Ector County Independent School District Finley Ann Jones Permian High School

Texas Lottery Winning Numbers Cash 5 and Pick 3

Texas Lottery results show Cash 5 numbers 17 39 8 5 and a Pick 3 draw with 4e0 9 on Monday January 22, noting the winning combinations and payouts for today.

Writers and producers begin talks in hopeful opening

Hollywood executives met writers in Los Angeles to start contract talks amid fears of a strike. WGA West Coast chief John Wells called the session cordial while Warner Bros. chief Barry Meyer stressed respect for the process. The guild contract expires May 1 ahead of rapid talks with AMPTP. A combined walkout would disrupt fall TV and film, with potential losses to LA County businesses up to 457 million dollars weekly.

Los Angeles Hollywood Barry M. Meyer Warner Bros John Wells Writers Guild of America West Coast WGA Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers Guild Screen Actors Guild American Federation of Radio & Television Artists Los Angeles County The County Economic Development Corporation

Odessa American publication notice

The Odessa American announces publication details for readers and address changes. It notes the newspaper is issued daily from 222 East Fourth Street Odessa Texas and lists PO Box 2952 Odessa Texas for mail and change of address.

Odessa American E. 4Th Street Odessa

Odessa American Classified Rates And Subscriptions

Subscriptions and delivery options listed with prices for daily and weekend editions. Contact numbers provided for circulation, home delivery, and customer service. Copyright notice states reproduction requires permission.

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