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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 2000
Page
11
Hicks warns bitten individuals should seek medical care immediately as death risk from a venomous snakebite is about 1 in 500 with treatment. Antivenin availability varies by facility. Medical Center Hospital can treat two to three cases. swift action and proper first aid are emphasized.
Timely guidance from the Texas Department of Health urges calm and minimal movement after a venomous snake bite. Keep the limb still, avoid removing venom, heat, cold, or tourniquets, call 911 or Poison Control, and seek medical care promptly with a description of the snake for antivenin guidance.
State officials in Austin pledge cooperation with city drought rules by shutting off fountains and trimming the Capitol complex lawn, while Governor's Mansion grounds keepers also reduce watering. City attorneys emphasize the need to protect residents and water supplies, with fines up to 2000 dollars for noncompliance. The Capitol and Governor's Mansion will water only every five days and use irrigation in limited sections to comply with the order.
Eva Brandon 102 of Baird dies July 20 2000 with services at Parker Funeral Home Chapel. Ruth C Farris 80 of Longview dies July 20 2000 with services at First United Pentecostal Church. Erlinda M Rios 56 of Odessa dies July 20 2000 with service at Eisenhower Church of Christ. Doyle N Shanks 78 of Comanche dies July 19 2000 with burial at Comanche Gardens of Memory. Jane Warren 95 of Seminole dies July 19 2000 with services at Community Chapel. Lillian C Bell 66 of Odessa dies July 21 2000, services pending. Billy Dean Jones 72 of Tularosa dies July 21 2000, services pending. Cruz Imelda Lujan 35 of Odessa dies July 21 2000, funeral home Angeles Memorial Chapel.
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