Garland teacher fights district for cancer treatment funding
Judy Butterly, a Garland teacher, filed suit to compel Plano Independent School District to cover a high-dosage chemotherapy and bone marrow replacement, priced at 100 000 to 200 000 dollars, to treat breast cancer spreading to her lungs. An anonymous donor opened a Plano Bank account to support her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Garland
Plano Independent
Judy Butterly
Butterly
Plano Bank and Trust
Jail inmate diagnosed with Hepatitis A in Ector County Jail
An inmate at Ector County Jail was diagnosed with Hepatitis A and is under a doctor's care. The inmate had the illness before arrest, and jail staff quarantined him. Twelve other prisoners are being vaccinated to prevent spread and are monitored by physicians visiting three times weekly.
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EL Paso
Jail Standards Commission
Leo Samaniego
Ector Coun
Toby Cross
Ector County Health Department
Cross
David Byerly
Byerly
Court sentences varied offenders in Texas cases
Erick Shipman, 29, was given 120 days in Ector County Jail and a $750 fine after pleading Driving while intoxicated felony. Billy Raye Main, 53, received two years in prison and a $750 fine for guilty plea. Cora Lynn Wilson, 46, got 25 years for Possession of heroin. Velente A Polvon, 1890, received five years and a $2,000 fine for Driving while intoxicated felony. Denise Joy Powell, 26, saw charge of Delivery of cocaine dismissed by Gare Connally. Emiliano Menosa, 24, was sentenced to five years and a $500 fine after guilty plea. Robert Alan Tmo, 3 Second St., sentenced to eight years for Possession of unspecified drug.
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Drivine Meet Tig Oayne Erick Shipman
W. 61St St
Byia
Tryon Lewis
Billy Raye Main
Benefield Ave
Lewis
Cora Lynn Wilson
N. Golder Ave
Polvon
Gare Connally
Star
Robert Alan Tmo
Eee
Rv Emiliano Menos
Ata
Wilson N
Senten Onnally
Ater
Seniors Choose College Path Through OHS Summer Programs
Latham and Ramirez, both 18, describe preferring OHS summer coursework to regular classes and saving on future tuition while enjoying college-level PE. Ramirez plans Texas A&M University for electrical engineering. Latham aims for biomedical engineering at A&M. Sarakas will spend a year at Odessa College before transferring to Stephen F. Austin State University to study psychology.
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OHS
Latham
Rodney
Karen Payne
Jim
Karen Latham
Ramirez
Jaime
Cathy Ramirez
Sarakas
Texas A&m University
Odessa College
Stephen F. Austin State University
Odessa Police Fund Drive Sparks Ethical Debates
Local officials caution residents to verify fundraising requests as inspectors note scammers may use department names. The FOP insists the drive for police vests is legal and accompanied by public notices to authorities.
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FOP
Nobles
Jenkins
Police Department
Cleansweep Drug Bust Largest Undercover Operation
Midland narcotics unit led a major undercover sweep termed Cleansweep. Cpl. Jim White said many arrested will bond out and return to street dealing this weekend, while the unit vows to continue hits on dealers. The operation is described as the largest of its kind for Midland. White noted expectations of significant arrestees from its start last year, nearly 100 people involved.
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Cleansweep
Midland Police
Jim White
White
Midland Narcotics Unit
Calligraphy adds flair to signs and notes at local club
Local calligraphers discuss error handling and free work for the community. Smith, who decorates the Mission Dorado Country Club pro shop, uses architic knowledge to enhance score boards and cards. Faught and McCrary also provide free services in offices and for weddings.
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Country Club
Smith
Faught
McCrary
Comic keeps tips for avoiding tickets with flattery and nerves
Houston comedian and driving instructor Jeff Hodge promotes a new self published book listing 144 excuses to dodge a traffic ticket. He teaches at Comedy Defensive Driving School and says motorists should see things from an officer’s view while offering excuses such as nausea or crying to sway outcomes.
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Houston
Jeff Hodge
Hodge
Virgin Islands
Comedy Defensive Driving School
Dallas
Sretty
Houston Police Department
Nation oil rig count sinks to new weekly low at 610
The Baker Hughes tally shows the national count dropping by 19 rigs to a record low of 610 this week. Major declines hit Oklahoma and Wyoming, with weather blamed for part of the slide, while Texas held at 218 rigs for the week. Louisiana and Pennsylvania added rigs as other states mostly fell or held steady.
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Phage Bbe
Hee Hughes
Bat West
Texas
District 7C
District 8A
District 8
Oklahoma
Wyoming
Ron Turner
Baker Hughes
Turner
North Dakota
Ohio
Michigan
Louisiana
Pennsylvania
California
Colorado
Kansas
New Mexico
Clinton warns neither Texas candidate should win
At the Texas Democratic Convention in Houston Bill Clinton argued that neither Bush nor Perot should be elected president. He criticized Bush on the economy and mocked Perot’s self-funded bid while pledging to rebuild the economy create jobs and improve education. He said he would work hard to win in November despite polls showing him behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Bill Clinton
Bush
Ross Perot
Clinton
U.S
Perot
White House
Death notices from Bartlesville and towns in Texas and Dallas
Death notices report Charles G Eaheart 71 Bartlesville Oklahoma burial Monday memorial park cemetery. Jack B Rassmussen 68 Kingsland grave side service Sunday Lakeland Hills Memorial Park. Lassie Lea Massey 68 Dallas services Tuesday Restland Memorial Chapel. Gladys Helen Sharp Odessa pending at Frank W Wilson Funeral Directors. Survivors listed for each, with birthdates and prior residences. multiple spouses and affiliations noted.
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Bartlesville
Okla
Charles G. Eaheart
Memorial Park Cemetery
R.T. Shields
Eaheart
Jane Phillips Medical Center
Greenville
Texas
Kathryn Dorrell
Mary Elizabeth Neal
Burnet County
Jack B. Rassmussen
Kingsland
Lakeland Hills Memorial Park
Max
Dallas
Lassie Lea Massey
Restland Memorial Chapel
Marilyn Dickson
Restland Memorial Park
Gladys Helen Sharp
Odessa
Frank W. Wilson
Life Letters request for Odessa American obituaries
The Odessa American invites Life Letters from readers about loved ones who died in the last 90 days. Submissions up to 150 words should include funeral home, writer’s daytime phone, the deceased’s name, age, and date of death, with contact details for mailing or fax.
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Rassmussen
Kingsland
Odessa
Belmont Baptist Church
Disabled Veterans Association
American Legion
Jimmy Gillis
Roxie Green
Germany
Lynn Kincaid
Pearland
Vicki Rassmussen
San Angelo
Tilford Rassmussen
Waldrop-Hatfield Funeral Home
Odessa American
Life Letters
P.O
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Anonymous
Burge
Cresswell
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
National Development and Research Institutes Inc. of
New York
Gregory
Abel Adams Jr
San Antonio
Kyle Pennington
Pennington
Episcopal Diocese of
West Texas
Shawn
Patrick
William
Abbie McLennan
Stroom
Denise Joy
Nation
Charles Eaheart
Shreveport
Louisiana State Uiversity
Phillips Petroleum Co
Canada
North America Exploration and Production
F.A. Eaheart
Jim Eaheart
Tulsa
Washington County
Neekamp Funeral Home of
Jack Rassmussen
Sopeland
Seton Hospital
Austin
Coahoma
Gloria Collis
Crane
Lassie Massey
Michael W. Massey
Fred P. Massey
Glen R. Massey
Anita Piper
Tommy Jeter
Glen Jeter
Northway Christian Church
Visiting Nurses Association
Restland Funeral Home of
Gladys Sharp
Medical Center Hospital
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