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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 2000
Page
10
The city weighs canceling the May 6 council and mayoral elections if no candidates face an opponent. State officials deem no conflict as races would default to winners, while arguing the move could save about 7500 dollars.
Chavarria, moved into the area with his wife and three undocumented children, targeted Norwest Financial staff for urgent funds and operated a hoard of equipment to forge identification. Police seized two Ford Expeditions, a trailer home, two ATVs, a color copier, and dozens of fake IDs, all tied to a mobile home bought under a false name with a false Social Security number. The operation spanned Midland and Odessa with 3-7 arrest. case under investigation.
Exit polls show Clark leading Hutchison by 378 votes as Hutchison's campaign treasury tops 6.1 million. Hutchison, first elected in 1993, is seen as a strong incumbent. Democrats sat out many statewide races, focusing on legislative contests while Republicans advance in Court races and congressional runoffs in Houston and Central Texas.
Eleven people were hurt when a vintage Tarantula excursion train and a tanker loaded with animal fat collided at under 10 mph near Fort Worth Stockyards. Seven adults and four children were treated at three hospitals and later released. Officials cited a switching error and misaligned track as the cause.
The club argued Section 47.01(4)(B) of the Texas Penal Code allows non cash prizes up to 5 dollars for gambling devices. A manager said the site closed before Thanksgiving, reopened after Christmas, and was not listed in the AG investigation. Officials say the law was explained and owners chose to close. No cease and desist was issued.
Rose outlines steps to relocate 10 to 12 patients from group homes into foster homes by September. PBCC staff have supplied most volunteers, with training available for broader participation. Foster caretakers will be contracted by PBCC and funded by the state.
In Odessa on November 11 1995 Charles Cobb confessed to killing Owings and her daughter during a burglary and led police to a burial site. The court ruled that investigators violated Raymond Cobb's rights by not contacting his attorney Hal Ridley, making the confession inadmissible and paving the way for retrial. Ridley expressed relief and hope for a new trial citing the death row case.
The Ector County Independent School District will host an orientation for prospective school board candidates. The session explains a board member’s role and its link to district operations. It runs 6:30 to 9 p.m. March 20 in the District Administration Building board conference room. call 332-9151 by noon March 20 for details.
Timothy Lane Gribble, 36, was executed in Huntsville for abduction, rape and strangling a woman more than 12 years ago. He led authorities to Elizabeth Jones, a former city councilwoman, confessed to her murder and two others, while a third murder remains unproven. His final statement included apologies and a call against the death penalty.
In the 83rd District Attorney contest Alpine attorney Frank Brown and Marfa attorney Steve Spurgin advance to a runoff after neither surpassed 50 percent in six counties. Spurgin led with 3088 votes (43.8 percent), Brown had 2438 (34.6 percent), and James Jepson trailed with 1517 (21.5 percent). In Presidio County races, Bassham leads with 499 votes in a four candidate field for county judge, with Jerry Rgan close at 495. Sheriff Dominguez won decisively with 1218. Precinct 1 results put Cordero in by two votes over Vasquez. Constable races headed to runoff between Lara and Gonzalez III.
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