West Texas flavored memoir from writer King set for fall release
The forthcoming book A Writer's Life in Letters reflects Arry L. King’s 45 year span from police and courts reporting to politics and writing. Edited by Richard A. Holland, the collection traces King's friendships with Permian Basin figures and national figures, his wit in letters, and his sobriety journey, culminating in a major fall release by Texas Christian University Press.
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Globe of the Great Southwest Theatre opens in Odessa
Perseverance drives Odessa College project to recreate a 17th century Globe. Marjorie Morris united students, donors, and land from the college to build a replica James Shakespeare stage on campus. Local women in Elizabethan costumes perform on opening stage.
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The Globe of the Great Southwest Theatre Remembered
In 1999 the Odessa American reflects on Pere Basin history recalling the Globe of the Great Southwest Theatre as a notable landmark and cultural beacon for residents during the 20th century.
Juneteenth Celebration Planned in Odessa Theme Dream We Did Act We Must
Odessa observers prepare a Juneteenth festival with food, entertainment, sports, and fellowship. Sponsored by the Black Heritage Council of Odessa, the event opens Thursday at 8 p.m. with a Woodson Park ceremony, commemorating emancipation news in 1865 and honoring Gordon Granger’s Galveston delivery.
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Laredo Tops U.S. Border Auto Theft Rates
Laredo has the highest car theft rate among U.S. border cities, surpassing Los Angeles and Newark. The National Insurance Crime Bureau lists Laredo 16th in the nation, with one in 70 cars stolen. In 1997, 1 081 of 76 153 registered vehicles were stolen, with about 117 cars stolen monthly. Police Sgt Pedro Saramiento cites proximity to Mexico for targeting.
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Sergeant leaves to help develop Allen homicide unit
One of the Metro Homicide Unit’s founding members, Patrol Sgt. Snow Robertson, is leaving the Odessa Police Department after 21 years to join Allen Police Department. He will help develop a new homicide unit similar to Metro Homicide, bringing extensive investigative experience and a long history with OD. Texas Rangers Lt. Joe Sanders praises him as thorough and capable, noting Odessa’s loss is Allen’s gain.
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