Odessa attorney eyed for district judge seat in 70th court
Odessa attorney Jay Gibson, nominated by the Ector County Democratic Executive Committee, seeks placement on the November ballot for the 70th District Court seat currently held by Judge Gene Ater who retires May 31. Gibson, a 17 year local practitioner and former state legislator, campaigns early with governor appointment likely after committee nomination.
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Odessa
Ector County
Jay Gibson
Democratic Party
Ann Richards
Gibson
Chuck McDonald
K.T. McLeaish
Economist testifies in wrongful death case near Kermit
Dr. John Wittman of Texas Tech testified that Robert Vessey would have earned over 1.1 million by age 65, if he had lived. The 30 year old casing crew member died on July 30 on an oil rig 14 miles east of Kermit, while a co worker noted he was safety conscious but not wearing a belt. Witnesses described a stabbing board accident as blocks swung into the platform.
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John Wittman
Texas Tech University
Robert Vessey
Vessey
Cactus Drilling Co
Meridian Oil Inc
Tryon Lewis
161St District Court
Kermit
Devon Decker
Odessa
Julie M. Wilkinson
Best Western Garden Oasis Motor Inn
West Interstate 20
Wilkinson
L.A. Raiders
Bray
SpringFest 92 fund raiser for Children’s Miracle Network Telethon
Datebook item lists SpringFest 92 a charity event from 11 am to 2 pm Friday at Fourth Street and Golder Avenue with 25 booths of food games and crafts. Dairy Queen will donate 50 cents per Miracle Meal until May 17. Odessa firefighters will wash cars May 16 and May 23 at multiple stations to raise donations. Telethon airs May 30-31 on Channel 9.
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Children’s Miracle Network
Fourth Street
Golder Avenue
Dairy Queen
Odessa
N. Lincoln Ave
E. Murphy St
E. University Blvd
N. Golder Ave
N. Dixie Blvd
Brentwood Drive
92Nd St
W. Eighth St
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Reunion
County Allowing Partial Tax Payments in Ector County
Ector County Tax Assessor-Collector Lea Taylor announces new computer software will permit partial payments on current year and delinquent property taxes. Partial payments do not change delinquency date of February 1. penalties apply to unpaid portion after delinquency. Taxpayers must also pay 15 percent attorney fees on outstanding taxes after July 1. office at 1010 E Eighth St or call 335-1000 for details.
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Ector County
Lea Taylor
Taylor
Eighth St
Ector County Hospital District to Meet in Auditorium Today
The Ector County Hospital District board convenes at 5 p.m. in the Medical Center Hospital auditorium at 500 W Fourth St. The agenda includes swearing in new members and scheduling orientation and monthly meetings.
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Ector County
Medical Center Hospital
Fourth St
Odessa Man Held On Third Offense Dwi In Midland Jail
A 28-year-old Odessa man, Leslie Garcia Ocon, remained in City Jail on a felony third offense driving while intoxicated charge with bond set at $2,000 by Municipal Judge J E Weatherly. Police reports state he was seen driving near 42nd Street and Kerr Parkway with no valid Texas license, the license suspended.
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Odessa
Leslie Garcia Ocon
J.E. Weatherly
42Nd Street
Kermaighway
Jesse Rodriguez Valencia
Placer Ave
Ector County Justice of the Peace
Ector County Sheriff Department
Odessa men face parole, traffic, and medical notices
Aew man Willie Tarver remained jailed on parole violation after bond denial by Municipal Judge J E Weatherly. Odessa man Roy McCandless was to be airlifted to Zale Lipsky University Hospital for surgery after a crash. his daughter said he is paralyzed but has feeling in his feet. Midland firefighters controlled a gas leak at Energas on Bankhead and rent avenues, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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Willie Tarver
J.E. Weatherly
Odessa
Tarver
Roy McCandless
Zale Lipsky University Hospital
Dallas
Duke Samson
Denise Durell
McCandless
cCandless
Medical Center Hospital
Durell
East Eighth
Meadow Street
Ralph Banegas
Midland — Midland
Eneras
Bankhead
Rent Avenues
Energas
Midland Fire Department
Odessa man in stable condition after one-vehicle crash
An Odessa 21-year-old man recovered with stable condition at Medi after a solo collision on Fitch Avenue. The driver Derek Pride 18 swerved then lost control of a 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier, overturning at about 7 45 p m Pride was cited for failure to control speed and no license. Passenger Alan Shorter 13 treated and released. Christopher Lynn Douglas 21 not wearing a seat belt.
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Odessa
Medical Center Hospital
Michael George
Derek Pride
Fitch Avenue
Pride
Alan Shorter
Christopher Lynn Douglas
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N. Grandview Ave
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Janine Taylor
Michelina West
Tamara Harkrider
Danella Cockrell
Ruth Ann Edney
Paula Coulter
Lara Sivalls
Midland
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Permian Basin Regional Council On Alcohol and Drug Abuse
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