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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1998
Page
10
The Ramona Mann home in southwest San Antonio saw four members of the Mann family killed. Narvaiz, blamed by a key witness, was convicted of capital murder after a lengthy trial and faced the death penalty. The case drew intense emotion from victims’ families and local officials.
The Odessa American collection earned six journalism honors at the Texas Press Association gathering held Friday at the Adam's Mark Hotel in San Antonio. Second place went to Sports Coverage and Photography, while third place honors were awarded for Special Section Editorials Page Design and Feature Story. The paper placed fourth in the Division I Daily Newspaper sweepstakes for circulations over 15,000.
Dee D. Wiser was driving east on FM 2055 when he missed a curve at a Y intersection and rolled 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 times into a gravel median. Berry was thrown from the car, Wiser uninjured per the DPS report.
A 38-year-old Hobbs New Mexico woman Rhonda Berry died after being thrown from a vehicle in a rollover crash three miles southwest of Denver City Texas DPS said she was pronounced dead about 6 30 p m Berry was a passenger in a 1995 Ford Escort driven by Hobbs Theft An Ector County Independent School District employee reported a theft of masonry law valued at 4 000 from Ector Junior High School between June 22 and June 25 Burglary of a habitation A 19-year-old Odessa woman reported a smashed window at her North Texas Avenue apartment with furniture and clothing valued at 1 800 stolen in an unknown time frame.
Midland veterinarian Steve Betton recruits Permian Basin Bicycle Association members for a continuous 24 hour charity ride between Odessa and Midland. Last year the event raised 6000 for Centers for Children and Families whose Voices for Children program aids court appointed advocates for abused and neglected children. Betton emphasizes community contribution and ongoing support through cycling fundraisers.
Rodriguez notes the shift from cautious start to strong play among three women joining a largely male team. DeMesa Olexin and Winemiller cite increased confidence and independence from hockey, while Rob Olexin of MCM Ice reports growing female participation, with 15 women in summer instruction and 30 in past seasons.
Dr. David Freed of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center will discuss the long term prognosis of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. The free lecture Sunday at 2 p.m. at Crescent Park Baptist Church 3002 East University Boulevard is sponsored by The Caring Friends Alzheimer's Support Group.
The United Way of Odessa allocated 35000 to seven agencies through New Directions Grants since 1988 two percent of donations up to 50000 funded one time grants for new programs and expansions to meet community needs. Agencies include Permian Basin Center for Battered Women Harmony Home Centers for Children and Families Salvation Army Buffalo Trail Council Habitat for Humanity Meals on Wheels.
A Big Spring police officer, William B. Sledge, resigned Wednesday after an internal investigation found he possessed testosterone enanthate a controlled substance. The case has been sent to 118th District Attorney Hardy Wilkerson for prosecution. Sledge joined the department as a dispatcher in July 1996 and became an officer on April 19, 1997.
Debra Simpson is remembered in Odessa as a longtime community member with ties to local organizations. Friends and family describe her as kind and involved, supporting local events and causes. Her passing leaves a void in the neighborhood she served.
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