Alvin officer builds home for abused children dream realized
Roger Taylor, 47, a University of Houston police officer, opened the doors Sunday to a home and classroom he built for abused and abandoned children after nearly a decade and about $200,000 in costs. His state license for a group home remains pending. The project survived floods, financial strain, and disaster, aided by help from the Independent Order of Foresters.
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Alvin
Roger Taylor
Taylor
University of Ouston
Chocolate Bayou
Claudette
Independent Order of Foresters
Houston
Bryan Gillespie Enjoys Private Weekend Lake Retreat
Bryan Gillespie spends a tranquil weekend at a lake near Bryan all to himself. The scene centers on a solitary outing with calm waters, open skies, and a peaceful retreat from daily life.
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Bryan Gillespie
Bryan
Missing writer Dan Courtney mystifies El Paso friends
Dan Courtney, 29, an aspiring writer in El Paso, vanished Jan 17 after his car was found abandoned near La Joya, New Mexico. Friends doubt he left voluntarily. police have no clues and consider foul play unlikely while noting his organized life and Vietnam background.
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EL Paso
Dan Courtney
la Joya
N.M
Courtney
John Lanahan
Dan
Sandra Kuhn
Miami
Forgetful motorist starts fire at Odessa gas station
A driver drove off with a nozzle in a tank at Merit Convenience Center 721 West County Road, sparking a 3:45 p.m. fire. No injuries. damage to the gas pump and wiring will exceed $2,000. Fire officials credited a safety valve for preventing a larger disaster.
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Odessa
Merit
West County Road
Georgie Russell
Russell
Residents, business owners clash over Ridgewood annexation
Norman Smith of Ector Drum Co and Wayne Grainger of Twig Enterprises opposed extra taxes from annexation and urged buffers for industry. Councillor Hirsch questioned the move. others urged more study. A second hearing is planned as planners cite orderly growth and ETJ limits.
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Norman Smith
Ector Drum Co
Marco Ave
Wayne Grainger
Twig Enterprises
Benefield Ave
Smith
Ridgewood
Ector County
Bob Bryant
Grainger
Bob
Bryant
Ruby Claybrook
Public Works
Bobby Tucker
Playa Lake
US. 80
U.S. 80
Tucker
Melissa Hirsch
Dick Sivalls
Siralls
Thomas Perkins
Sherman Cox
City Hall
Miller
Ector Drum
Odessa Country Club
Mission helps men rebuild lives at Odessa shelter
Pistone runs a mission offering food shelter and hygiene with two programs the Line Program for basics and the Christian Life Program for recovery. Daily requests for gas money exceed 200 as residents learn to secure themselves and find work under rules banning violence drugs and alcohol.
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Sanders
Odessa
South Carolina
Pistone
Christian Life
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University of Texas At el Paso
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UTEP
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10Th St
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Fernando
Patricia Flores
Jefferson Ave
Planning and Zoning Board
Mision
Midland Coun
Odessa- Midland Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction
Judy Miller
Michael Sanders
Steve Earley
Federal
Eli
FSLIC
Midland
Main
N. Midland Drive
Grandview
Snyder
College
Big Spring
Texas
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