Duke Honor Students Named in Talent Identification Program
Junior high students including Kevin Andrews Caitlyn Ervin Emily Howard Melanie Jarrett Timothy Beadles Brian Franklin Brandon Hardin Kristiana Heap Stephen Kinnard Jonathan Smith Shelley Williford Crockett Travis Watson Ector Noel Lopez Hood Geri Kinser Nimitz Amy Currie Charles Hanchey James Logan Joshua Seefeldt recognized by Duke University Talent Identification Program for high Scholastic Aptitude Test scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke University
BLOTTER: Local crimes and injuries reported in Odessa area
A 15 year old girl and 15 year old boy were shot at in the 700 block of West Clements at 3 55 a m Sunday. The boy was treated and released at Medical Center Hospital. A 41 year old woman says her common law spouse tried to run her over in the 600 block of South Grandview at 7 30 a m Saturday. she was not injured. A 41 year old man says a person known to him stabbed him in the 4200 block of Delwood Avenue at 12 30 a m Sunday, damaging a front screen door and a fish tank and flattening two tires with the knife, valued at 950. A 24 year old Odessa man is in Ector County Jail Sunday on a charge of assault and escape. Bond for Chris Binns, 4100 N Golden 18, set at 3500. A 34 year old Odessa man released on a possession of a controlled substance charge. bond for Shawn Lee Glasgow, 816 A E 16th, set at 1500. Burglary of motor vehicle reported by Billy Obercash. unknown suspect broke into his 1971 Volkswagen Bug and took a CD player, two speakers, an amplifier and an equalizer valued at 1800 between 7 30 p m Saturday and 3 a m Sunday in the 3600 block of Perry Ave.
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South Grandview
Delwood Avenue
Billy Obercash
Perry Ave
Odessa High Takes Fourth in Region I Academic Decathlon
Odessa High School finished fourth among 19 schools at the Region I Texas Academic Decathlon held at Amarillo High School. OHS placed third in the Super Quiz, with Natalie Duenas earning the top oral score on United Nations questions. medals went to Errin Webb, Natalie Duenas, Joseph Pearson, Courtney Myers, T.W. Nelson, and Nishant Patel across scholastic, varsity, and honors categories.
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Odessa High School
Texas
Amarillo High School
OHS
Natalie Duenas
United Nations
Odessa High
Errin Webb
Scholastic
Joseph Pearson
Courtney Myers
Varsity
T.W. Nelson
Nishant Patel
Brownlee's Odessan roots shape VA political career
Former Odessa resident Brownlee rose from local sand storms and oil field work to a Washington policy role after military service in Vietnam. He credits his mother and sister, notes strong ties to Odessa, and cites a long path from high school trainer to public service. He plans retirement in Virginia for climate and seasonal shifts.
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Brownlee
Georgene Miller
Gladys
Odessa
County Clerks Office
University of Alabama
Ray Stoker
Stoker
Creation Tale: God, Devil, Sand, and a World
A myth recounts how God orders sand from the Devil, names it as his own, and creates the world and humanity. The Devil, charmed by the process, sits beneath a flowering tree and helps shape one part of creation but is finally driven away as God asserts control. Amy Friedman and Jillian Hilme Gilliland are noted as author and illustrator, Kingston, Ontario.
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Devil
Amy Friedman
Kingston
Ontario
Canada
Jillian Hilme Gilliland
Simmons, Thomas Trial in Rich mond Murder Case
Simmons testified Thomas shot Richmond after the two men allegedly arranged to supply drugs to the 24 year old woman. Simmons and Thomas were indicted for capital murder with Simmons convicted after three hours of deliberation and sentenced to 99 years. Thomas received 50 years for aggravated sexual assault under a plea. The defense notes inconsistencies in the drug scenario and sole shoe prints point to Thomas. A second trial is planned after a juror questioned impartiality in February.
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Simmons
Thomas
Odessa High School drafters win state awards
Odessa High School drafting students earned multiple state honors at the Waco competition. Tim Brightman captured first in House Plans Presentation, with Jason Westfall second. Manuel Benavides, Shawn Jones, Cruz Castillo, and Evan Ybarra won first in House Plans working drawings. George Morales took two firsts in Descriptive Geometry and Machine Parts, with Jesse Walters also first in Descriptive Geometry and Machine Parts. Chad Smith claimed first and Best in State for an air intake manifold model. Smith also led Computer Aided Drafting Manufacturing with first and Best in State, while Walters placed first and Best in State. Evan Ybarra won first and Best in State in House Floor Plan Drawing. Other placers included Morales second in manufacturing, Armenderiz second in house plans, and Jones fourth in house plans.
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Manuel Benavides
Shawn Jones
Cruz Castillo
Evan Ybarra
Chad Smith
George Morales
Hector Armenderiz
Dismissals rise from 1994 to 1995 in county cases
District figures show 93 cases were dropped last year versus 17 in 1994 and 59 six years earlier, with prosecutors citing insufficient evidence and victim noncooperation. Judges acquitted five times by directed verdict and 43 times by jury in six years. 63 cases have been refiled. Immunity grants, speedy-trial disputes, and absent defendants further shape dismissal trends.
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Smith
Deaths in Odessa and Colorado City list multiple notices
Odessa and Colorado City report a string of death notices and funerals. Cynthia Hi Bins died Thursday 1996 at Presbyterian Hospital in Saufman with services at Martinez Funeral Home. Basilio Molina 60 died May 31 1996 in Port Worth with services at St Ann's Catholic Church. Amparo Mirelas 84 died June 2 1996 with services pending. Clyde Norton 60 died June 2 1996 at home. Motie Phillips 88 died June 1 1996 at Medical Center Hospital. Eduvires T Rodriguez 79 died June 1 1996 at residence. Freddie Kay Rose 44 died June 2 1996 at Medical Center Hospital. Charles G Smith 66 died June 2 1996 at Memorial Hospital Midland. Clarence Webster 73 died June 1 1996 in Odessa. Additional survivors listed for each obituary.
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Odessa
Cynthia Hi Bins
Presbyterian Hospital
Saufman
Martinez Funeral Home
Bob Parry
Sunset Memorial Gardens
Genelle Parker
Amber Deann Mulloy
Mohank
Wayne Higgins
Aubrey
Sam Higgins
Houston
Colorado City
Basilio Aquina Molina
Port Worth
Kiker-Seale Funeral Home
St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Ray Wilhelm
Mitchell County
Fort Worth
Elvira Molina
Cecilia Sanchez
Margie Molina
Mary Helen Molina
Harper
Hobbs
N.M
David Molina
Eva Hopper
San Antonio
Margie Barrera
Denver City
Lucy Molina
Leon Molina
John Molina
Nick Molina
Charlie Molina
Ifrain Molina
Reyes Molina
Dallas
Medical Center
Clyde Norton
Motie Phillips
Medical Center Hospital
Driguez
Martinez
Freddie Kay Rose
Charles Smith
Charles G. Smith
Memorial Hospital and Medical Center
Midland
Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home
Clarence Webster
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Crockett
Travis Watson
Ector
Noel Lopez
Hood
Geri Kinser
Texas Department of Public Safety
West Clements
Ector County
Chris Binns
Golden
Shawn Lee Glasgow
Aes
Brownlee Raf
Vietnam
Politics
Washington
Virginia
Richmond
Sexu
Leahey
Waco
Tim Brightman
Jason Westfall
Jesse Walters
Mike Sanchez
Sammy Garcia
Joe Connally
District Attorney's Office
Court of Appeals
Grand
Amparo Mirelas
Pecos— Eduvires T. Ro
Freddie Rose
Odessa American
ROLEX
Jewelers
Rolex Sales & Service
W. Wall
Morgan 9
Spewe Funning Oac
Mike Beet
Odessa & Midland
Hollander
Chiropractic
42Nd
Tanglewood
Ander
Bob Hollander
Key West Bedroom Center
E. 42Nd
Rerweenenea Aa
Futon Sale
Permian
King
Cirrus
Restonic
Topaz
TWFFA
JSES
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