Tropical storm Dean batters Texas coast with rain and floods
Tropical Storm Dean moved ashore west of Galveston after briefly strengthening offshore in the Gulf. It brought 35 to 45 mph winds, heavy rain to Galveston and Bolivar Peninsula, and up to 5 foot tidal surges. A tornado touched down in Cameron Parish Louisiana as warnings remained in effect from Corpus Christi to Louisiana.
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Houston
Dean
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Galveston
National Hurricane Center
Miami
Bolivar Peninsula
Corpus Christi
Louisiana
National Weather Service
Greater Houston
Cameron
Unpaid Fines Reported at Galveston Municipal Court
Galveston Municipal Court books show 10.6 million dollars in unpaid tickets fines and charges. A fraud audit disclosed a two year period with a judge's son in law paid nearly 200 thousand dollars to serve warrants. City officials were told of problems only after the operating review.
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Galveston
Galveston County Daily News
Matthews
Galveston County
Death notices scatter across West Texas counties
A string of obituaries reports the July 1995 deaths of Mary Sandell 81 in Odessa S.B. Hart 79 in Odessa Santiago C. Arias 82 in Fort Stockton Juanita G Gonzales 71 in Lamesa Ramon Lujan 65 in Seminole Gertrudis S McNelly 90 in Fort Stockton Ramona Mona Morales 57 in Big Spring and other area residents. Each notice lists birthplaces relatives and funeral arrangements with local churches and cemeteries noted.
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Fort Stockton
Santiago
C. Arias
Lamesa
Juanita G. Gonzales
St. Mary’s Hospital
Lubbock
Big Spring
Ramona (Mona) Morales
Garden City
Renewal camp marks 75 years of Paisano tradition
The Paisano renewal camp in El Paso commemorates more than 75 years with a spiritual emphasis led by Rev. Levy Price Jr. and longtime supporters. Attendees recall family ties, pioneer preaching, and a sense of anchor amid change with old-style quartets, a chuck-wagon cookout, and a history walk.
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Levy Price Jr
Paisano
First Baptist Church
el Paso
George Truitt
Dallas
Golda Lacy Brown
Tet
Houston Bowie Hendryx
Alpine
Stephen
Death Notice Policy for Odessa American Readers
The Odessa American accepts death notices and obituaries from established funeral homes or their confirmation. Paid obituaries may include life histories, pallbearers, and tributes with photos. Notices received by 4 30 p m publish next day in most cases.
Joringel and Jorinda Free by Flower of Truth
Joringel dreams of a magic purple flower that frees his beloved Jorinda from a fairy’s spell. He finds the flower after a quest through fields and a castle guarded by nightingales, frees the captive maidens, and reunites with Jorinda. They live happily, cherishing wildflowers. Amy Friedman and Jillian Hilme Gilliland are credited.
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Jorinda
Joringel
Jeringel
Amy Friedman
Kingston
Ontario
Canada
Jillian Hilme Gilliland
Odessa blotter reports multiple incidents and arrests
A 2 year old was struck in the mouth at West 12th Street by a known person. A 1 year old injured while being disciplined at John Ben Sheppard Parkway. A woman hit at West Eighth Street nightclub. a Midland man assaulted there by someone he knew. An Odessa man released on bond after a DWI and a DWLS charge. Teddy Joe Whitmire and other local arrests for felony DWI and indecency to a child. A woman struck on East Second Street. others treated at Medical Center Hospital after nightclub incidents.
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Odessa
West 12Th Street
Medical Center Hospital
John Ben Sheppard
Child Protective Services
West L.A
East Eighth Street
Ector County
Texas Department of Public Safety
H.B. Smith
Hillmont
DPS
Teddy Joe Whitmire
Placer
East Second Street
Andrews
Burglary reports in Odessa target homes and businesses
Odessa police logged a July 29 burglary of a residence at 5101 Locust Ave. in which two 12 gauge shotguns, a .357 Calibur Colton, and other items were stolen, totaling about 2600 dollars. A separate incident at Harvest Day Country Buffet on Parkway Blvd caused 2500 dollars in property damage and the loss of 30 dollars in cash between 11:30 p.m. Thursday and 8:20 a.m. Friday.
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David Nance
Locust Ave
Jon Ben Shepeee Parkway Blvd
Dallas police seek more recruits amid lagging applications
Dallas police report a shortage of qualified applicants for two 1995 recruit classes. They urge internal referrals from officers and communities, citing high entry standards, affirmative action goals, and competition. Despite 1,195 applicants, only 125 hired this year, with 84 more needed among 800 prospects.
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Dallas
Dallas Morning News
Manny Vasquez
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Ralph Sandell Jr
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S.B. Hart
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Faye Lee
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Mexico
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Maria Jesus Lujan
Kansas
Jose Lujan
Manuel Lujan
Gilbert Lujan
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Soledad Franco
St. Joseph Catholic Church
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Jimmy) Urias Jr
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Robert Gonzales
South Texas
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Ruben Gonzales
Gregorio Gonzales
Angie Fulton
San Angelo
Oralia Lopez
Mary
Garden City Cemetery
Joe Torres
Myers & Smith Funeral Home
Chapel of
Carrizo Springs
Glasscock County
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Janie Martinez
St. Lawrence
Rosario Galvan
Laredo
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