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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 2008

Page

5

Heat, Homeless Women in Odessa Seek Relief Under Tree

Rose has lived in Odessa for three months, cannot join Jesus House due to gender, and rests under a shady tree by Murphy and Pearl. She previously served in ministry and as a teacher's aide, but a drinking problem led to Salvation Army aid and a later expulsion after a fight. Friend Della urges help to restart their lives while they cope with extreme heat. OH THE NET The Salvation Army www.salvationarmysouth.org/TX.htm

Jesus House Rose Odessa The Murphy Pearl Streets Salvation Army Della OH the Net the Salvation Army Salvationarmysouth.org

Hughes Ranch Fire Threatens Homes Near Fort Davis and Marfa

Crews from Texas Forest Service and volunteer departments fought a 10 000 acre grass fire in Presidio and Jeff Davis counties. The Hughes Ranch Fire stretched 11 miles long and 1.5 miles wide, threatening about 60 homes with 75 more at Boys Encampment evacuated. Five aerial tankers assisted before being grounded at 8:30 p.m. with no reported injuries or structure losses.

Jeff Davis County Texas Forest Service Warren Bielenberg Presidio County Marfa Fort Davis Bielenberg Ranch Road 505 Point of Rocks

Buddy West Remains In Serious Condition In Odessa

Odessa reports state representative George E. Buddy West remains in serious condition at Medical Center Hospital after Tuesday night upgrade from critical. Candy Wright said he stays in the cardiac care unit. West, eight-term District 81 member, was taken off a ventilator Tuesday. he has been hospitalized since May 29.

Odessa George E Buddy” West Medical Center Hospital Candy Wright MCH West Lori Bennington

Rural Texas community under state probe by DPS and AG

Authorities in a rural Texas ranching area say the Texas Department of Public Safety and the attorney general's office have taken over the investigation request. Both agencies confirm an inquiry is active but refuse to estimate how long the probe will take.

Safety Attorney General's Office San Angelo Schleicher County David Doran Insular Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Texas

TX Rangers And DPS Probe FLDS Ranch Abuses

The Yearning For Zion Ranch in west Texas remains under criminal investigation after authorities recovered 440 children to their parents. Prosecutors face challenges including limited DNA access and scarce willing witnesses while Warren Jeffs faces related charges.

Neys Jeffs Utah Arizona YFZ FLDS Willie Jessop Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Child Protective Services

Man Accused of Being a Fugitive Appears in Court

In Baldwin City Alabama a 50 year old man faced federal court after Tuesday arrest on charges of fugitive from justice and failure to comply as a sex offender. Pecos Police Chief Clay McKinney said he was in Alabama for the arrest of Randall Lee Stephens and was unsure when Stephens would be brought back to Pecos.

Baldwin City Ala Pecos Clay McKinney Alabama Randall Lee Stephens McKinney Stephens

Criminal mischief and theft report in Odessa area

An Odessa man reported 2000 dollars in damages to his vehicle at 1100 block East 44th Street at 11 01 p m Tuesday. Chavez Law Firm at 121 E Fourth St reported a 1550 dollar check taken from its building between May 24 and Tuesday.

Odessa East 44Th Street Chavez Law Firm Fourth St

Family sues over courtroom spankings in Cameron County

A Los Fresnos family seeks court intervention to stop Judge Gustavo Garza from ordering spankings in his courtroom. The petition alleges Garza instructed a stepfather to strike a 14 year old girl with a heavy paddle, claiming the act was required to avoid truancy fines. The suit asks for Garza's removal and a court order halting the practice.

Brownsville Los Fresnos Cameron County Garza Zurita Vasquez Texas

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