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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1996
Page
1
Local observers note that Odessa gang conflict largely unfolds through graffiti and tagging rather than direct physical confrontations, suggesting a climate of intimidation and territory marking without major street clashes.
Officials say Odessa’s gangs reflect all walks of life with 300 members aged 14 to 18. Graffiti marks turf as girls at Ector Junior High show higher activity and aggression than boys, while prison gangs have not yet appeared.
Robert Jimenez describes a life of drug use and burglary tied to gang involvement begun before 15. After arrests and time in Ector County Youth Center, a counselor guided him to Victory Home run by Albert Flores at Victory Life Fellowship Church, which aims to remove residents from their troubling environment and rebuild family and faith.
A bomb exploded in a Ford van near a Manchester shopping center injuring more than 200 people. Prime ministers Britain and Ireland blamed the IRA as warnings were sent to media and hospitals. Surgeons treated many, including a pregnant woman and her unborn child who survived.
Ella Fitzgerald the first lady of song dies at 78 in Beverly Hills after a five decade career recording about 250 albums and winning 13 Grammys. Born in 1918 in Newport News she rose from shy singer to global jazz icon with hits like A Tisket A Tasket and collaborations with Chick Webb.
Washington report notes the so called gang of '72 Texans surrounding Bill Clinton in Texas. The No. 2 Guero's role in Austin honors Clinton's Texas ties built since the 1970s. Clinton meets longtime friends from McGovern days and maintains access through Mauro, Spence, Bentsen, and Texarkana connections.
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