Prisoner Ad Sparks Moral Questions About Susan Smith
A columnist reviews an online pen pal post by Susan Smith and other inmates, noting the sensational interest it attracts. The piece questions the psychology of Smith, details responses and reactions on the WriteAPrisoner site, and reflects on whether seeking friends from the outside is understandable or disturbing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asan
Susan Smith
Michael
Alex
South Carolina
Writeaprisoner
Smith
Midway
Texas
Mike Akin
Gatesville
Maura Levine
Maura
Fellas
Jally
Michigan
Flores found guilty of attempted murder in Seminole
Daniel Lee Flores, 27, was convicted of the January 26 attempted murder of Seminole police Lt. Darrell Hobbs and faces a separate capital murder charge for shooting his girlfriend Erica Marie Muro who was four months pregnant. The judge planned the punishment phase for Flores, who is jailed without bond in Gaines County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Lee Flores
Flores
Carter Schildknecht
Gaines County
Darrell Hobbs
Hobbs
Fernandez
11Th St
Joe Mendoza
Muro
Planet Troopers finish summer cleanup at Comanche Trails
Seventy seven youths aged 5 to 15 joined an early morning cleanup at Comanche Trails Park, part of Keep Odessa Beautiful and Odessa Parks and Recreation Department efforts. The program rewards participation with swimming pool passes while encouraging volunteer spirit and parental involvement. Adults, including city staff and volunteers, assisted as the Troopers also cleaned Memorial Gardens and the ATPB girls' softball complex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Trails
Planet Troopers
Comanche Trails Park
Odessa
Odessa Parks and Recreation Department
Gonzales
Allison Paetz
Lisa Murdock
Allison
Lisa
Victor Mendoza
Ector
Priscilla Kemp
Kemp
City of Odessa Neighborhood Development Services
Keep Odessa Beautiful
Rosie Lopez
Lopez
Trails Park
Planet Troops
Memorial Gardens
Atpbirls
Tasso
Manuel Hernandez
Keep Odessa Beautiful Runs Programs for All Ages
Keep Odessa Beautiful offers summer programs for all ages in Odessa. For information call 333-1299 or visit city pools. Parks and Recreation Director Steve Patton says the group helps young citizens become conscientious and responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planet Troopers
Keep
Parks and Recreation
Steve Patton
Odessa
Wink Elementary principal named superintendent finalist
John Benham, Wink Elementary principal, was named lone finalist for Wink-Loving Independent School District superintendent. Trustees unanimously approved the selection at a special meeting, with state law requiring a 21 day waiting period before hire. Benham has 25 years in education and previously worked in Woodsboro, Sadler, and Laredo. He holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree and superintendent certification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WINK
Wink-Loving Independent
John Benham
Wink Elementary
Benham
Maxie Watts
Woodsboro
Sadler
Laredo
Southwest Texas State University
Southeast Oklahoma State University
Sul Ross State
Wink Schools
RRC seeks public comment on proposed new rules
The Texas Railroad Commission invites public comment for 60 days on a rule requiring owner operators of hazardous liquids or CO2 pipelines to meet annually with school districts within 1000 feet of a public school. The rule, part of a pipeline safety initiative, allows districts to request key information to prepare for leaks or ruptures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Railroad Commission
Texas
Commission
Melissa Columbus
Charles Matthews
Columbus
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Odessa American
Freedom
By David J. Lee
Brandi Fernandez
Paul Zoeller
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