Heat Bakes Dallas as Businesses Feel Summer Strain
Dallas residents and retailers report hot weather driving changes from shopping to leisure. Ice cream, water sales surge while sunroofs and car sales dip. gyms and sporting goods fend off heat with water activities as some endure lethargy and busier sidewalks. Local workers note varied responses from patrons and employees amid record heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Benson
Dallas
Anthony Paxton
Larry Kramer
Texas Auto Tops
Keith Harrier
Cycle Spectrum
Anne Fagga
Scott Lane
Plano
Lane
Sporting Goods
Jim Blankenship
Oshman’s
Irving
Ron Sharpe
Mattson
Sharpe
Permian Basin names permanent president amid nine month search
Dr V R Cardozier was named permanent president of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin, ending a nine month search after Dr B H Amstead resigned last December. area sports note Permian High reached the 4A state final at Texas Stadium, losing 20 to 10 to Port Neches Grove. Odessa High’s Darrell Shepard earned All-District honors as outstanding back in 5-4A. James Lunsford of OHS joined the Bronchos on the All-District baseball squad. Hollywood reports feature Jaws top grossing until Star Wars rose in 1977, sparking shark sighting tales. TV rounding: The Rockford Files and Policewoman dominated Friday evenings. Jennifer and Michael were the era’s popular baby names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.R. Cardozier
University of Texas of
Permian Basin
B.H. Amstead
Permian High School
Texas Stadium
Panthers
Port Neches Grove
Odessa High School
Darrell Shepard
OHS
James Lunsford
Hollywood
Peter Benchly
Steven Spielberg
TV Land
James Garner
Angie Dickinson
Jennifer
Michael
Odessa area crime and arrest report reads like a blotter
A list of injuries and felonies from local sheriffs and police says Crispin Cane Corrales, 260 Dobbs Ave, held on cocaine possession with a $10,000 bond. Trudy Lorraine Martin, 401 W 39 St, jailed on cocaine possession bond $5,000. Catherine Jeanne Mitchell, 260 Dobbs Ave, released on aggravated robbery charge with $25,000 bond. Bobbi Ellen Healer, 1002 Del Rio Drive, released on tampering with government records with $5,000 bond. Anthony Johnson II, 1304 N Hancock Ave, jailed on assaulting a public servant with $10,000 bond. Arturo Hernandez Rayes, 612 S Elm Drive, jailed on unauthorized use of motor vehicle with $5,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ector County
Crispin
Trudy Lorraine Martin
W. 39 St
Odessa
Catherine Jeanne Mitchell
Dobbs Ave
Bobbi Ellen
del Rio Drive
Anthony Johnson II
N. Hancock Ave
Arturo Hernandez Rayes
S. Elm Drive
Odessa Police report unauthorized vehicle thefts
An Odessa woman aged 36 reports her 1985 Oldsmobile Royal stolen between 1 and 5 a.m. July 19 from East 36th Street. A 26-year-old man reports his 1993 Honda CBR 600 motorcycle stolen July 18 from Walnut Avenue. A 33-year-old man reports his 1990 Suzuki GSX750 motorcycle stolen July 18 into July 19 from Eastridge Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
East 36‘ Street
Walnut Ave
Eastridge Road
Prophecy Club talk blends faith and conspiracy in Odessa
Odessa residents discuss Prophecy Club speakers who claim government plots and a 6.2 million person blue and red list. Cuppett promotes salvation through God while critics emphasize media skepticism and the need to discern truth in end times claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuppett
Joints Chiefs
God
Steve Hartman
Midland
Prophecy Club
Hartman
Satan
Odessa
Royce Purvis
Quad K
Don Cook
Cook
Mexican Mafia tied to 1997 San Antonio quintuple slaying
State and federal authorities report eight of sixteen defendants arrested in a racketeering case linking the Mexican Mafia to the August 8, 1997, killings of Rodolfo Vara and four relatives or associates in a ransacked San Antonio duplex. The indictment also accuses the group of robber, extortion, assault and drug dealing amid nine other killings over three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
San Antonio
Robert “Beaver” Perez
Jeff Page
San Antonio Express-News
Rodolfo Vara
Elbira
Ricardo Gonzalez
Chris Tobias
Edward Medel
Varas
School uniforms split board on equality and funds
Robinson argues uniforms promote equality by reducing gang symbols and clothing disparities and improving the learning environment. Garcia opposes using school funds for uniforms, citing many low income students, while acknowledging community division and concerns about charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Leticia Garcia
Garcia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ohs's Junior
Promise
Houston
Ram Kolluru
Internal Medicine and Cardiology
S. Kolluru
Medicare/Medicaid
Washington
Plao
Farience Ogeh” Wares
The
Associated Press
Kari Free
Feld
Tex-Air
Tore Loli
COTO
E&j
Ote
Peratt
Washingtine
D.C
Western Wireless
Db.v. Cethsler One
Cellular One
Odessa Music City
42Nd St
N. Loop
A Stockton
W. Llincks Ave
Authorized Dealers Communications
N. Grandview Plaza
NEC
Cellularone
America
Alpine Ranch
W. Ave
S. Main
Stockton
Dickinson Blvd
Tenia
Alpine Cellular
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!