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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 2014

Page

8

Stabbing Ends in Death in Local Neighborhood Incident

Smiley described the sudden stabbing after a confrontation that led to Howard driving into a pole. He died at MCH, autopsy pending. Neighbors recalled a tense scene with alarms, while Roberto Camacho and family waited with Smiley as emergency crews arrived.

Smiley Howard Mch Roberto Camacho Camacho

County plans capital improvements fund for courthouse repairs

County leaders discuss saving for major repairs or a new courthouse under a capital improvements plan. Projects over 250000 with lifespans above three years qualify. Commissioners will allocate from general fund, Farm to Market, and Lat eral Road funds after yearly balance targets. Critics warn against a large slush fund while supporters push readiness.

Simmons Commissioners’ Court Jeff Russell Russell

Odessa stabbing spree follows Cinco de Mayo violence in city

Smiley, fearing for protection after last night’s incident, was hospitalized with serious injuries as police investigate two fatal stabbings in Odessa. Neighbors note rising violence tied to oil boom while no suspects or arrests are reported. Authorities urge tips to Odessa Police or Crime Stoppers.

Smiley Odessa Police Department Odessa Fire Rescue MCH Camacho Kristin Smith Odessa Smith Michael Buchanan Buchanan OPD Steve LeSueur Shon Nelson Beck Snyder Street Dewayne Green Studio 6 Lawrence Dale Salisbury John Ben Shepperd

Accent on Quali Granite and Marble Advertisement

Granite and marble specialists advertise contact details and hours. Address at 4309 SCR 1290 Coors Rd with Monday to Friday and Saturday hours. Phone number 432-563-8004 listed for inquiries and orders.

Coors

Newlywed couple loses home in Odessa fire on Chinaberry Avenue

Firefighters battled a blaze in the 14800 block of North Chinaberry Avenue around 3:20 p.m. Tuesday. The structure collapsed within about 20 minutes. Cause was not clear. Newlyweds Mike and Celah Whitmore were not home. they planned to stay with family. Community volunteers offered help as Odessa Fire and Rescue responded.

Chinaberry Avenue Jennings Odessa Mike Celah Whitmore Gardendale Goldenrod Drive

Collision on SH 158 in Midland County leaves one dead

A North Carolina man, Shea Ritterpusch, 44, died after a two-vehicle crash on SH 158 five miles west of Midland. He drove into the opposite lane and collided with Michael Floyd, 47, of Brownfield, whose Ford Expedition overturned. Ritterpusch was pronounced dead at Midland Memorial Hospital at 1 p.m. Floyd was discharged at 3 a.m. Tuesday.

North Carolina Midland County Department of Public Safety Elena Viramontes Midland Shea Ritterpusch SH 158 Michael Floyd Brownfield Ritterpusch Floyd Pleasant Garden N.C Midland Memorial Hospital Eduardo Valle

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