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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1998
Page
9
A mother recalls moving during her daughter Mary’s high school graduation week. Family arrivals, packed boxes, and misfit belongings lead to chaos as movers toss items upstairs. After settling in a larger apartment, memories of the old home remain amid the unpacking and homecoming reflections.
In May authorities found 120000 hidden in the car of Odessa resident Alfredo Rodriguez who died in a fatal May 19 crash. The Midland County Sheriff’s Office turned the case to the DEA, which filed an administrative seizure in U S District Court. If unclaimed, funds may go to the Asset Forfeiture Fund and the Treasury. claims would go to court, potentially taking up to a year.
Veterans associations urge locals to fly flags in observance of Flag Day. John Philbeck, president of the Permian Basin Vietnam Veterans Memorial, recalls fallen soldiers and the cost of freedom. The article notes Flag Day origins in 1777 and guidelines for proper flag display.
ECISD will close two School-Within-a-School programs at Odessa and Permian high schools to meet new state reporting rules. Data such as TAKS scores and dropout rates must be reported for budgets and electives fully independent from the main campus. Services like tutoring and counseling will continue on the main high schools.
In Jasper Texas attorneys vowed a vigorous defense for murder suspects Lawrence Brewer Shawn Berry and John King as they await trial for James Byrd Jr death. King's lawyer Randy Walker said his client denies involvement and plans to plead not guilty. Berry's attorney Steve Hollis described his client as a victim of circumstance and noted tattooed links to racist prison gangs on the suspects.
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