Door of Hope open to all in Odessa
The Rev. David R. Pistone leads Odessa's Door of Hope Mission at 111 N. Lee St. The mission, 20 years old, stays open in summer due to the faltering economy and serves anyone without charging fees or judging by religion, mental state, or finances. It prioritizes men but can arrange for women and families. no direct cash aid is given, but referrals to local agencies are offered.
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David R. Pistone
Pistone
Odessa
Door of Hope Mission
N. Lee St
Lucas charged in Odessa woman's death
Henry Lee Lucas, once claiming to have killed 100 women, was charged Saturday in the March 1981 strangling death of 46 year old Beverly Joyce Luttrall in Odessa. A probable cause statement cites his confession after investigators questioned him in Montague.
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Henry Lee Lucas
Odessa
Lucas
Billy Hammitt
C.J. Harrada
Montague
Texas
Beverly Joyce Luttrall
Wait over Skelton trial opens in Odessa capital case
Peggy Neal met Odessa County District Attorney Mike Holmes as she entered the prosecutor's office. The trial began after delays to hear 20 witnesses in the capital murder case against John C. Skelton, linked to the bombing that killed Joe Lee Neal and injured his daughters. Prosecutors said evidence ties Skelton to the explosive device and his prior statements. Nancy Neal testified about the fatal blast and finding her father's boot with remains. Defense plans limited witnesses and potential Missouri clinic alibi. Skelton, who now lives in Arkansas, pleaded innocent. prosecutors call the bomb a rare Texas capital offense.
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Peggy Neal
Ector County
Mike Holmes
Nancy Neal
John Skelton
Skelton
Odessa
Arkansas
Opponents say annexation costly in Odessa hearing
Midland County residents and business owners oppose proposed annexation of about 812 acres on Odessa east side. About 20 attended a 9:30 a.m. public hearing at Odessa Country Club. none supported city annexation citing higher taxes and utility costs. Residents pressed mayor and council members for answers as they voiced self sufficiency and concern over future assessments.
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Odessa
Midland County
Odessa Country Club
Ruby Claybrook
Ernest
Mellie Gober
Ridgewood
Ernest Gober
Courthouse Pickets Demand Action in Child Molestation Case
About 20 women and children picketed the Ector County Courthouse demanding action by the district attorney and sheriff over an alleged child molestation case. Mary Bond accused the nursery school owner’s husband of molesting her 3-year-old daughter and said the school was closed by welfare services. The district attorney said he had not yet investigated, and officials noted protective services may handle criminal charges if filed. Bond described her distress and concern that laws should protect families.
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Ector County
Mary Bond
Tisdale Road
Bond
Mike Holmes
McClung
Protective Services
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Rhonda Norman
Roger Williams
Luttrall
Third St
Rusty Baker
Larry McMillion
Montague County
97Th Judicial District Court
Frank J. Douthitt
Douthitt
Michigan
Andrews
Elk City
Okla
By Timmadigan
Joe Lee Neal
John C. Skelton
Neal
Holmes
Brentwood Drive
Medical Center Hospital
Clifford Hardwick
Springfield, Mo
Hardwick
Missouri Clinic
By Julie Bird
Council
Sheriff’s Department
Steve Earle
Organizer
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