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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 2003
Page
11
In Houston AP report Judge Melinda Harmon weighs moving a vast Enron investor suit toward an October 2005 trial date. The main action names Enron, former executives, Arthur Andersen, and banks seeking at least 25 billion dollars in damages.
Dallas oilman T Boone Pickens seeks to buy water rights for 63 000 acres in Roberts County as the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority searches for new sources after a deal with Quixx Corp. fell through Mesa Water Inc. may take over the sale while Amarillo and other area landowners are also options Quixx spokesman Bill Crenshaw notes Mesa offered June 3 and the authority proposed June 10 with third party bids supporting a higher value.
The Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Bus Association expand a commercial bus inspection program. The pilot ran December 2002 through March 2003 across five weigh stations with random tests at 25 inspection sites including I-20 near Odessa and U S 87 near San Angelo. DPS aims to increase scrutiny of drivers and equipment after fatal crashes, noting 218 buses and 16 drivers checked in the 90 day pilot with 17 buses placed out of service for violations.
A 50 dollar counterfeit was attempted at Mama's Kitchen 1534 E Eighth St at 6 p.m. Tuesday. A theft at Downtown Discount Furniture 414 N Grant Ave involved a 2988 dollar bedroom set dated June 16. Unauthorized use of a vehicle reported at General Fleet Motors 2219 E Eighth St for a red 2000 Ford F150 between noon and 2 p.m. July 3.
Obituaries from Andrews and Kermit list Emily J Ard 52 of Andrews died July 10, 2003 at Lubbock Hospital with graveside services at Andrews Cemetery. Survivors include sons Mike and Mark Clements and Mandy Clements. parents Albert and Eva Ard. brothers Harry Ard Mineola and Tim Ard Andrews. Also Joseph E Henson 60 of Kermit, retired truck driver, died July 8 2003 in Kermit. Services July 12 at Family Services Funeral Chapel with burial at Psalm 23 Cemetery. Survivors include wife Margaret Jane Henson daughter Patricia Chambers son Marty Belcourt sisters Ruth Custer Shirley Virden Maggie Smithhart Wanda Milton Mary Eva Williams brothers Lee Henson Billy Ames Thomas Henson six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Delia Dee Maldonado 61 of Snyder died July 6 2003 at North Hills Hospital North Richland Hills. Services July 9 at Wright Colonial Funeral Home Chapel burial at Hillside Memorial Gardens. Survivors include husband Roy Maldonado daughters Eva Lopez Emma Fabela Glenda Pesina Leslie Jones sons Roy Maldonado Jr Isaac Maldonado brothers David Robert Daniel Noe Dennett sister Mary Alice Macias eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Buford Leon Tipton 77 of Andrews retired driller died July 10 2003. Services July 13 at First Baptist Church Paducah burial Garden of Memories Cemetery. Survivors include daughters Patsy Tipton Theresa Anderson brother ya Springs and Fern Rash plus five grandchildren.
The ABLE Center for Independent Living and Northside Senior Citizens Center invite employers to hire handicapped workers at an open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 24 at 1225 N Adams Ave. Victor Silvester notes disabled people possess sharp minds and can benefit from tax incentives. The center offers transportation at 50 cents each way to help with commute needs for disabled people and seniors.
Eraclio G Espinoza Jr of Alpine 55 died in San Antonio on Tuesday July 8 2003. He served in the U S Army during Vietnam earning a Purple Heart and campaigns medals. He worked 30 years for the Postal Service and was active in the VFW Catholic Church and family. Funeral services were held in Alpine with burial planned at Holy Angels Cemetery.
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