Fess Parker Davy Crockett actor dies at 85 in California
Fess Parker, famed for Davy Crockett and later Daniel Boone, died at his Santa Ynez Valley home at age 85 of natural causes. He built a wine business and real estate empire after Hollywood, was longtime friend of Ronald Reagan, and had a career spanning film, television, and winery leadership.
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Blotter report details multiple burglaries and offenses
A blotter item lists aggravated assault with a deadly weapon at 1:40 a.m. on Preston Smith Road. Burglary reports include Fashion Cleaners on North Grant Avenue and several Odessa locations. Items stolen range from ceiling tiles to a welder, game consoles, and tapes. An 18 year old was charged with possession of a controlled substance. Bonds and parole status noted for two suspects.
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Harless Ave
Death notices from Odessa and Olney column
Three deaths are noted including Rachel Galindo Elizondo 53 of Odessa died March 18 2010 with services later. Rosa Arevalo Gonzales 60 of Odessa died March 17 2010 with services at 10 am at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel burial at Ector County Cemetery. Glenn Parker 73 of Graham a former Southwestern Portland Cement foreman died March 17 2010 with services at Lunn Funeral Home Chapel. Survivors list spouses children siblings and grandchildren.
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Six Texans to be inducted into CAF hall of fame
The Commemorative Air Force will honor six Texans at a Saturday ceremony in its Hangar, first hall of fame class. Houston's Van Skiles, active since 1962, helped assemble the original Tora Tora Tora show and Gulf Coast wing, flying a B-17 and aiding B-29 efforts. Other honorees include founders Lloyd Nolen and Marvin Gardner, Victor Agather, Bill Godwin, Oliver Crawford, with future inductees via committee and nominations.
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Man in custody after wreck in Pleasant Farms
A man involved in a single vehicle crash near West Apple Street and South Klondyke Avenue is in federal custody. Ramon Valenzuela, 4591 W Mulberry, was arrested for no driver's license after returning to the Nissan pickup that hit a telephone pole. He admitted noncitizenship and was transferred to ICE custody on Monday.
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Country impresario Johnnie High dies at 80
Johnnie High the north Texas country music showman who helped LeAnn Rimes and Boxcar Willie rise to fame died at age 80 after heart disease. He created Johnnie Highs Country Music Revue and opened Grapevine Opry in 1974 converting an old theater in Grapevine Fort Worth area. His daughter Luanne Dorman announced the death. Rimes credited High with giving her early wholesome performance opportunities.
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Festival and events in the Basin this weekend
The Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute hosts the sixth annual Cactus and Succulent Festival at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center near Fort Davis from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Sunday with activities for kids and tours. center hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with Saturday guided hikes. Odessa Optimist Club meets at noon in the Joe Zant Community Room with a TDOT update. A Wimpy Kid pre movie party starts at 3 p.m. at the Ector County Library for grades 4-6. registration required. Nevaeh Hope's Ministry seeks items for a May 1 garage sale to aid church ministry and veterans, donations tax deductible.
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