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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1999

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Falater Admits Killing Wife But Claims Amnesia

Scott Falater faces trial after denying involvement but admitting memory loss regarding the killing of his wife. Prosecutors seek conviction, while defense argues inability to recall details undermines intent. The case centers on emotional trauma and alleged premeditation.

Scott Falater

No Name Festival Nears Name Decision in Brazoria

Brazoria Chamber of Commerce weighs naming its annual festival after 15 years of fund raising. Residents debate whether the event should carry a formal title or keep the quirky No Name label as a nod to Brazoria's history. If no decision is reached this year, the festival will continue and future plans remain open.

Chamber of Commerce Brazoria Lauer Brazoria County

Study claims Texas air not clean due to weak enforcement

Environmental Working Group reports lax enforcement of Clean Air Act by state and federal agencies. In 1997 1998 Texas data show 28 of 50 major facilities violated at least one quarter, including 20 refineries. Three plants polluted quarterly, fined $391,000. TX regulator imposed $5.7 million in penalties, deemed inadequate.

Washington Texas Environmental Protection Agency Exxon Corp Baytown South Hampton Refining Co Silsbee Valero Refining Co Texas City Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Therapist helps elderly regain confidence through balance training

Odessa physical therapist Ken Utzinger works with geriatric patients at Sagebrush Physical Therapy to rebuild confidence after surgery or health problems. He emphasizes balance over strenuous machines, teaching sit to stand, single leg balance and ball kicking to prevent falls. Ernestine Russell notes her balance improving and greater self assurance after about two weeks of treatment.

Ernestine Russell Ken Utzinger Sagebrush Physical Therapy Utzinger Sagebrush Russell Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Odessa

NATO to intensify air campaign over Yugoslavia after talks

NATO plans a tougher air campaign until Yugoslavia fully implements the Kosovo peace plan. British General Jackson says talks aimed to implement the accord broke down, risking the entire agreement. The plan requires Yugoslav withdrawal from Kosovo and deployment of international peacekeepers to protect refugees.

Kumanovo Macedonia Kosovo NATO Yugoslavia Michael Jackson Slobodan Milosevic Jackson Yugoslav Foreign Ministry

OJ Simpson seeks quiet life five years after murder case

In a reflective interview with the AP, OJ Simpson says he aims for a simple life following the Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman killings and subsequent civil judgments. He discusses media focus, his pension, and his two children while noting a girlfriend but avoiding personal details.

O.J Los Angeles Brentwood O.J. Simpson Simpson Associated Press Pee Nicole Brown Simpson Ronald Goldman Christie Justin Sydney Rancho Park

Emergency Vets captures dog hit by car at Alameda East

At Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in Denver a dog named Digger is rushed into the 24 hour ER after a car strikes him. A camera crew from Rocket Pictures films the dramatic intake for Animal Planet show Emergency Vets, with staff and a good Samaritan providing care while the owner is sought.

Denver Alameda East Veterinary Hospital Animal Planet Rocket Pictures Holly Knot Emergency Services Samaritan Digger Sarah Stille

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