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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 2017

Page

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Laura Bush signs at Midland Centennial Library event

Former First Lady Laura W. Bush will sign only her latest book Our Great Big Backyard for the first 500 in line at a public event 1:30 to 3 p.m. at 2503 W. Loop 250 North behind HOP. Barnes & Noble will sell the book and other titles, attendees receive a wristband.

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Odessa Shakespeare Festival at Globe Theatre

The Odessa Shakespeare Festival runs Friday to Sunday at Globe Theatre 2308 Shakespeare Road. Texas Shakespeare Festival from Kilgore presents Lit erary Death Match, Shakespeare's Greatest Hits, Romeo and Juliet, and The Princess and the Players. Tickets are 10 in advance 15 at door. festival passes 30 for full access.

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Desoto arrest ends in capital murder case of Odessa shop owner

A 24 year old man, Joseph Benjamin Madden III, was arrested in Desoto on a capital murder charge in the slaying of Odessa T Shirts owner Joseph Valenzuela, whose body was found in Pepe's T Shirts on West 10th Street. Valenzuela, a Vietnam veteran who ran the shop for over 20 years, had given Madden a lift from a truck stop before the weekend killing. Madden is suspected of stealing Valenzuela's Lincoln Town Car, cell phone and wallet. Odessa police, Texas Rangers, and Desoto PD coordinated the arrest after locating Madden via the stolen phone. The case has deeply affected Valenzuela's family and community.

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Ashes to Go Returns in Odessa Parking Lot

Ashes to Go marks the start of Lent as volunteers offer ashes in the H E B parking lot for those who cannot attend a service. The program enters its second year locally, with ashes distributed at multiple sites. Mark Sterkes reports from Odessa.

West Texas bull rider Bonner Bolton joins Dancing with the Stars

Bonner Bolton, a former professional bull rider from near Odessa, is set as a contestant on ABCs Dancing with the Stars. He shifted from arenas to modeling and stunts after a broken neck in January last year and now aims to learn the new dance challenge with family support as the show begins on March 20.

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Odessa Councilman Hamilton traffic stop ruled justified by OPD

Odessa Police Chief Tim Burton found insufficient evidence to launch an investigation into the February 1 traffic stop of District 1 Council member Malcolm Hamilton. The ticket was dismissed as the cited offense did not justify prosecution. Hamilton defended his actions, calling the stop illegal, while CBS reported he believed harassment and profiling occurred. He shouted at officers and asserted his authority during the encounter.

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