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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1980

Page

2

Heat and storms grip Texas with scattered thunderheads

Severe weather hit Northwest Texas with possible tornado near Friona and high winds. The Permian Basin faces 100 plus degree heat with a 20 to 30 percent chance of rain later today. Forecasters warn of more late day thunderstorms across the Panhandle and South Plains and in North Central Texas, with highs near 102 and overnight lows around 70.

Texas Permian National Weather Service Midland Friona Panhandle South Plains

Weather outlook from Midland regional airport forecast

Partly cloudy through Thursday with possible thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight. Southeasterly winds 10 to 20 mph. Rain chances 20 percent this afternoon, 30 percent tonight. Highs near 102, lows around 70. Texas forecasts call for very warm to hot conditions through Friday to Sunday across North and South Texas and warm to hot days with scattered storms in West Texas.

Weather Service Presidio Wink Marfa Alpine National Weather Service Midland Regional Texas Mountains Panhandle Big Bend

Mayors defend ordinance as opponents fear impact on shopping center

City officials argue the ordinance meets requirements while opponents warn Arby’s would worsen parking and exposure for stores at Live Oak Plaza. Built alongside a facelift on Eighth Street, merchants cite limited street exposure and potential detriment to nearby businesses.

Wlent Joyce Pruitt Doreen’s Maternity Eighth Street Pete English English Tweeds English Laverne King Gold Bond Gift Center Lewis Martin Leggett’s Fabrics Eighthtreet Arby's Ruby Cree Volotko Live Oak Plaza Echo and Nabors Lane Arby’s

Shopping center setback debate ends with Arbyys approval

The City Council approved Stephenson's request to locate in the shopping center parking area despite a dispute over setbacks with Live Oak Plaza. Ms Miller noted Live Oak Plaza sits about 250 feet back, while Stephenson's center is roughly 25 feet closer. James Jordan of Esmond Haner Inc argued the move is not precedent setting, citing similar layouts in Odessa.

Live Oak Plaza Stephenson Eighth Street Miller James Jordan Esmond Haner

Arson suspected in Southside Odessa blaze and city council tour

A late Tuesday fire destroyed a Southside house in Midland ODESSA area with authorities pointing to arson. Firefighters spent hours, extinguished after 1 a.m., and a 3-2 council vote approved CDBG street paving in 236 dirt blocks while a bus tour surveyed unpaved streets.

Judy Miller Bryant Odessa HUD U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Jack Dillard Department of Housing and Community Development Midland South Marshall Bobby Tucker Tucker Kerry Sweatt Chester Nolen CDBG

Marriage Licenses and Divorces Recorded in County and District Courts

List of marriage licenses issued in the county and divorces filed in district court. Names include Jesus Manuel Portiilo and Starla Kay Gill, Gary Frances Wadlow and Regina Lyne Guinn, Allen Earl Holloway Jr and Rachel Jane Shintani, among many others. Also notes births at Women’s and Children’s Hospital and obituaries for local residents.

Jesus Manuel Portiilo Starla Kay Gill Gary Frances Wadlow Regina Lyne Guinn Allen Earl Holloway Jr Rachel Jane Shintani Charles Clay Farris Vonda Louise Dillon Robert Lee Eades Jr Cheryl Frances Michalka Daniel Winston Prichard Shawn Marie Hart Tommy Dewayne Killion Sabrina Kay Robinson Jose Antono Gomez Anna Maria Alvarado Billy Doyle Ward Diane Helen Houghton Timothy Wayne McDonald Donna LaRue Thomas Terry Wayne Armstrong Shaun Lynn Steven Wesley Woods Tereas Kay Armando Carrasco Elaemira Gonzales Carrasco Tommy Lynn McClellan Doris Janet McClellan George V. Davis Clara Davis

Obituary for Charles Reagan Can of Monahans

Charles Reagan Can 54 of Monahans dies suddenly at Ward Memorial Hospital Monahans. Born October 1 1925 in Dallas he lived in Monahans 20 years and worked as district field clerk for El Paso Natural Gas Co. A WWII veteran and Monahans First Baptist Church member he married Juanita Byrd May 25 1945 in Westbrook. Survived by wife two daughters Judy Miller Lubbock Joyce Candler Arlington one son Steven Candler Austin one sister Betty Leonard Boulder City Nev and one grandson. Services set 10 a m Thursday at First Baptist Church Monahans with burial at Westbrook Cemetery Westbrook under Wilson Miller Funeral Home direction.

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