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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 2005
Page
1
An elderly Odessa resident recalls a drug scene on East Snyder Street where dealers protect their livelihood while residents call for action. Police say narcotics use feeds theft and burglaries citywide as addicts steal to fund their habit.
Odessa Housing Finance Corp executive director James Butler says cracking drug activity on Snyder Street requires more than police. He urges residents and churches to unite and supports homeownership to cut crime, noting $25 million invested since the early 1990s for 71 homes while retreating from south Odessa due to ongoing drug issues.
The Martinez subdivision near Ector Junior High in 2000 prompted a reassessment of south Odessa building plans by the Odessa Housing Finance Corp. Sales of Martinez homes suffered as drug activity rose, officials said. Community Development will continue affordable housing in south and west Odessa with nonprofit partners, Director Michael Marrero stated.
Brian Nichols, 33, who overpowered a court deputy and killed three people including a judge, surrendered to police after a nightlong manhunt. He had killed an immigration agent and held a woman hostage in her apartment, then fled before turning himself in waving a white cloth.
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