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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1985
Page
9
Casey Boothe, a frail 3-year-old born floppy and blue, died June 8 after years in and out of hospitals and a home care vigil. His mother Lynn recalls the home months that kept him alive, with nurses, neighbors, and family rallying to provide care and love.
An Ector County grand jury met for the first session since June 27 and returned 99 indictments after delays caused by jurors schedules. The Speedy Trial Act deadlines won't threaten these cases due to an exception cited by Judge Joe Connally. Among the indictments are two murder counts against Donny Bretz and Gary Waqua, originally charged with capital murder in January.
Marfa faces loss of a $50,000 Texas Aeronautics Commission grant for runway work after a long running dispute over airport administration with Presidio County. Officials say unresolved funding and county opposition threaten the grant at an Aug. 6 meeting.
Ector County Health Department weighs permit fees for grocery stores and restaurants as funding tightens. Supervisor Toby Cross cites rising service demand while funding stagnates, prompting criticism from local business owners who prefer enforcement or taxes over new fees.
A meticulous yet chaotic tale of a homeowner tackling a ceiling fan installation, a new drill purchase, and a storm door repair. Plans to finish Friday rush into store runs, scratches, and partial projects leaving tools scattered and a recliner the final resting place.
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