Third-grader's killer to be released soon
Raul Meza Jr., 32, who murdered Kendra Page in 1982 and was sentenced to 30 years, is slated for release on June 21 after time served and earned good conduct time. The case sparked fear as his parole moves to Uvalde, with officials and family expressing concern.
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Austin
Raul Meza Jr
Kendra Page
Meza
Kendra
Dan Guerra
Criminal Justice Partment
Division of Pardons and Parole
Parole Board
Guerra
Uvalde
San Antonio
Don Pageendra
Travis County
Ronnie Earle
Motive Unknown in Motel Slaying of El Reno Man
Odessa Police identified Robert Rhea Haws of El Reno Oklahoma as the victim found beaten in a Travel Inn closet. Two suspects face capital murder warrants. Richard Wayne Smith and Dianna Rita Morin remain at large as police seek leads and Hans Ford company truck.
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Robert Rhea Haws
el Reno
Okla
Odessa
Haws
Travel Inn
Justice of the Peace
Dennis Bright
Richard Wayne Smith
Dianna Rita Morin
Woman Shot in Odessa, Police Investigate Attempted Murder
A 47-year-old woman remained in stable condition at Medical Center Hospital after being shot in the left shoulder by a handgun at about 1 a.m. Sunday in the 1400 block of Parkway Drive. Odessa Police classify the incident as attempted murder. few other details were released.
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Medical Center Hospital
Doris Jean Turner
Parkway Drive
Odessa
Odessa Women Treated After Two Vehicle Crash
Three Odessa women were treated and released from Medical Center Hospital after a two vehicle crash Saturday. Laurie Ann Bernal, 21, rode in a 1987 Ford Mustang convertible and was transported by ambulance. Sherman Jannette Sosa, 21, and Audra Denise Sanchez, 19, were taken by private vehicle after their car was rear ended as Sosa faced east in the left turn lane on West Clements Street. All three did not wear seat belts. The other driver fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Medical Center Hospital
Laurie Ann Bernal
Sherman Jannette Sosa
Audra Denise Sanchez
Sosa
West Clements Street
Odessa Woman Bonded After Attempted Murder Charge
A 50 year old Odessa woman Frankie Millican was released from Ector County Jail Sunday after posting bond on a charge of attempted murder. Bond of seven thousand five hundred dollars was set by a city magistrate. Millican listed Apache Machine and Manufacturing as her occupation and resides at 601 W Yukon Road.
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Odessa
Ector County
Frankie Millican
Yukon Road
Apache Machine and Manufacturing
Odessa man jailed on parole violation in city jail
A 26 year old Odessa man Steven Rodriguez was in the Odessa City Jail on Sunday on a parole violation charge, ineligible for bond. Police reported multiple unauthorized vehicle uses and a vehicle burglary across several addresses with items including a 1986 Chevrolet Blazer and a Magnavox TV totaling about $1,200 in losses.
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Odessa
Jane Loretta Clark
East 52Nd Street
C. Ballard
Odessa Students Earn Degrees and Honors District wide
Odessa residents appear across multiple universities earning bachelor and master degrees in engineering business arts and sciences. Notable graduates include Gregg Peacock Kaylene Steding Kathrine Jones Michael Holley Tonya Gober and John Mayo with honors at Abilene Christian Angelo State and Purdue. Several students joined dean’s honors rols and residency plans follow graduation.
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Gregg Peacock
Odessa
Texas A&m University
Kaylene Steding
Barry Swift
Kathrine Jones
Baylor University
Abilene Christian University
Tami Cagle
Ttuhsc
Paso
Allen Roberts
Roberts
Texas Ti University Health Sciences Center
Naval Hospital
San Diego
Cal
Steven Bender
Carolyn
George Bender
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
James Kelley
Angelo State University
Robert Bentley
Christie Bryant
Brandon Chandler
Tonya Gober
Jennifer Hall
April Holley
Jason Johns
Brandy Pruett
Samuel Trees
Karissa Willhite
Holley Barrow
Helen Byford
Brandon Clark
Jack Edwards
Gilbert Flores
Fred Howard
Melinda Huffman
Michael Jackson
Michael McQuitty
Eren Palmer
Patti Davis
John Mayo
Jamie Mitchell
Sean Hefty
Purdue University
West LaFayette
Ind
Public Schools and Private Options Spark Oakland Families
Parents and teachers in Oakland and San Francisco describe the struggle to place children in suitable schools. Some pilots toward private or selective options reveal gaps in public systems, while educators urge better funding and tailored support for diverse learning needs.
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Oakland
Oakland Tech
Harvard
Stanford
Corbin
Rodney
Northern Light
Suzanne Landucci
John Swett
San Francisco
Carmen
Commodore Stockton
Hense
Steve O'Donoghue
Fremont High School
O °Hue
Plum San Francisco
Claire Lilienthal
O'Donoghue
Everett Middle School
Stern School
Calendar of Youth Events and Activities for June
June events include late registration for boy and girl instructional league softball coached by Danny Wright, a Girl Scout Day Camp at Sherwood Park with unit fees, a Barrel Race at Moss Arena, Camp Fire overnight camp-out for children, stock car racing at Twin Cities Speedway, Juneteenth basketball tournament at Odessa club, drag racing at Penwell Raceway, Play Day at Odessa Riding Club, and a Boy Scout Lad and Dad Camp-out at Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch with a $17.50 fee. Contact numbers listed for each event.
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Danny Wright
Sherwood Park
44 Street
Dixie Boulevard
Tex- Mex
Moss Arena
Third Street
Moss Road
Call
Carl Vicki
Potts
Twin Cities Speedway
S.C.R
Odessa
Brooks
Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch
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Hans’ Ford Company
Bernal
Sanchez
Steven Rodriguez
S. Jackson Ave
Johnny Houser
Repos
R. Vick
Howard Taylor
Siggs
Ronald Lynn Butler
Magnavox
Pueblo Street
Leebee Pee Ra
Oakwood Drive
Cpl
Brazeal
James
Sears
Lynton
Wedgewood
S. Riggs
Sanducci
Landucci
Jo Brownlow
Brownlow
Walden School
Berkeley
Thoreau
Walden Pond
Texas
Berggrens Flowers & Gifts
N. Grandview
Ricky
Permian Basin
At Medical Center Hospital Clinic
Fourth Street
Golder Avenue
Atta
Bob Hollander
And
Hollander Chiropratic
Fes LS Sro
Tanglewood
SUN State
West
83Rd Street
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