Rangers detail sequence in fatal Odessa police shooting
The Texas Rangers released a detailed account of a fatal shooting at a downtown Odessa drug screen lab. Gunman Joe Albert Ramon killed his estranged wife Estela Ramon after entering the lab and firing four rounds, while officer Cpl. Greg Travland engaged him, shotgun reloads occurring as Ramon pursued the officer into an alley. Travland reportedly shot Ramon four times, ending the exchange.
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Dense morning fog slows traffic in Odessa area
The National Weather Service says a cold front will bring a 40 percent chance of rain or snow with a 40 degree high today after Wednesday's near 70 degree spell. Dense fog from 6 to 10 a.m. reduced visibility to about 100 feet in Ector and Midland counties but caused no major accidents.
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Somali bootleg Black Hawk Down draws cheers in Mogadishu
In Mogadishu crowds watch a pirated version of Black Hawk Down. Somali men cheer as an American helicopter is shot and crashes. Warsameh Abdi recalls losing nine friends in the 1993 battle. The film depicts the U.S. raid against warlord Aidid and notes the heavy casualties.
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Robyn Conley to Lead Journal Writing Course
Author and writing coach Robyn Conley will lead a course in journal writing on February 9. The item appears on Page 1B under Mutuals and markets but is not in today’s paper due to a high number of deaths.
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Enron Chairman Kenneth Lay Resigns Amid Scrutiny
In Washington and Houston, Enron facing an expanding probe as Chairman Kenneth Lay resigns while FBI and congressional inquiries into shredded documents intensify. Arthur Andersen auditor David Duncan plans to defy a Congress subpoena, citing his lawyer, even as a House panel compels testimony.
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Gramms entangled with Enron on interior page tease
Inside feature hints at a complex tie between Gramms and Enron with details promised on page 24. The brief suggests a deeper dive into how corporate interests intersect and potential implications for readers seeking business and legal context.
City to name police chief on Friday
City Manager Richard Morton has selected Odessa's next police chief and will reveal the winner Friday at a 4 p.m. news conference in City Hall. Public sentiment among council members favors 38-year old Commander Chris Pipes, though Morton will not disclose the identity until the briefing.
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Coming Tomorrow band Nailed Down breaks out of the
A local band named Coming Tomorrow featuring Nailed Down gains notice for an upcoming breakout event. Details are sparse but organizers advertise a public showcase with the group performing at a venue in town. Further information is expected in tomorrow's edition.
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