Throckmorton Eyes Graham Water To Help Thirsty Town
Throckmorton seeks up to 125000 gallons daily from Graham's Fort Belknap Water Supply for emergency use. A planned 13 mile pipeline to Elbert would connect to Fort Belknap's system, funded by an 800000 grant, relying on volunteer labor for pipe laying and a pumping station.
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Graham
Fort Belknap Water Supply Corp
Young County
Elbert
Throckmorton
Texas’ Small Towns Environment Program
Fort Belknap Corp
Steve Bowlin
US Department of Agriculture
Nudist Resort Welcomes Visitors in Whitney Texas
Empyrean Garden Naturist Resort near Whitney opens its 82 acre site to travelers seeking clothing optional relaxation. Owner Tom Higgins notes growing memberships, casual atmosphere, and few complaints while stressing safety and gradual comfort with nudity among families and locals.
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Whitney (Ap
Empyrean Garden
Higgins
Texas
Jim
Arenivas murder case reopened after years of inaction
Odessa deputy says Arenivas vanished August 1996 after leaving a Midland job and was later found murdered. A suspect was arrested in a West Texas county in 2000, renewing the investigation that stalled in mid-1997. Authorities traced a missing 1997 Jeep Wrangler and pursued leads in Mexico. The victim’s family remains engaged, seeking resolution.
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Rogers
West Texas
Border Patrol
Mexico
Arenivas
Diabetes patient finds resolve amid struggle and care
The couple faces diabetes with grim cautions from the past and ongoing daily duties. The husband shares hope as medical advances promise new cures while their 13 year old son assists in care and faith sustains them.
Search continues for area man who failed to show up to trial
Fort Stockton officials pursue Fabian Castaneda after he missed his murder trial. Castaneda, 19 or 20, from Cayanasa, was free on 100000 bond in the fatal shooting of Javier Teller Jr. of Fort Stockton. A fugitive warrant was issued, with rumors of possible Mexico involvement. The March 1999 shooting near Fort Stockton involved a dope deal and cocaine, and Castaneda faces murder and failure to appear charges.
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Fort Stockton
Fabian Douglas Castaneda
Cayanesa
Castaneda
Javier “J.J.” Teller Jr
Pecos County
Larry Jackson
Cayanosa
Mexico
Jackson
Tellez
FBI siege tapes show fires at Waco day end timing
A 1993 government hire analyzed videotapes infrared footage and photos from the final siege day. He dated the first fire to 12 07 pm in a second floor bedroom and a second in the dining room followed by a third in the chapel at 12 09 pm. The fires merged into a single blaze within 11 minutes. Plaintiffs contend holes punched by FBI tanks helped fan the flames and that tanks could have toppled lanterns used to illuminate the compound after electricity was cut.
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Quintiere
FBI
Red Cross offers shelter aid and safety courses in Southwest Texas
Whitman notes Red Cross can provide hotel vouchers food support and repair estimates while disaster helpers also run CPR pool safety babysitting and pet first aid classes. The Southwest Texas chapter spans 45 000 square miles across 22 counties with about 200 volunteers and five staff. Donna Rounsaville steps down as executive as Rene Earls says a search for a new leader will begin and Janet Cross serves as interim director. For information or to volunteer call 332 5641.
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Red Cross
Whitman
Tonya Hancock
Hancock
American Red Cross
Texas
Donna Rounsaville
Rene Earls
Janet Cross
Earls
Man found dead after nightclub dispute in Midland
A 27 year old man, Richard Christopher Hencke, was found dead about 3 am near Midland and Thornberry drives after a dispute at a local nightclub. Police say a group of five followed two men in a maroon truck as a red 2000 Ford Escort halted, a passenger yelled, and Hencke fell from the truck bed as it turned. Autopsy planned in Lubbock. homicide division investigating.
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Midland
Thornberry Drives
Richard Christopher Hencke
Hencke
Wadley Avenue
Midland Drive
Tina Jauz
BLOTTER: Crime and arson reports from local police
A summary of incidents shows arson damaged a 1993 Ford Mustang in the 2000 block of Coahuila Road at 4:20 a.m. Tuesday. A 17-year-old Gardendale man reported graffiti on his 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix in the 1500 block of 17th Street. An Odessa man said a 1995 Chevy 8-10 had dirt in the gas tank with $5,000 engine damage and theft of $400 in clothing in the 3900 block of Englewood Circle. A 40-year-old Odessa woman reported a home invasion and assault in the 900 block of Hendley Avenue. A mother reported an adult man had intercourse with her 15-year-old daughter between April and May 1999. one suspect exists.
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Odessa
Coahuila Road
Gardendale
17Th Street
Hendley Avenue
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