Possible embezzling investigated in Odessa area
State auditors meet with Ector County officials over an audit tied to possible embezzlement of 20 000 to 100 000 dollars from the Motor Vehicle Division through license plate renewal stickers over the past three years. Curtis Winn directed the office and Deputy Max Wilson noted inventory flaws. The review, prompted by an outside firm, will examine procedures and cash control as a special state audit begins. County officials have not commented on criminal probes.
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Copywright
Odessa American State
Ector County
Curtis Winn
Office
State Comptroller of Public Accounts
Winn
Courty
Max Wilson
Texas Department of Highways and Transportation Motor Vehicle Division
Wilson
State Motor Vehicle Division
Elms, Faris & Co
Elms, Farris
Odessa bombing suspect to surrender in city, lawyer says
Attorney Cliff Hardwick, linked to John C. Skelton, says Skelton likely will surrender in Odessa after confirming ongoing talks and a possible indictment for the April 24 bombing that killed Joe Neal. Hardwick notes Skelton was traveling cross country and may retain him after a meeting.
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John C. Skelton
Odessa
Joe Neal
Skelton
Cliff Hardwick
Hardwick
Warren Burnett
United States
Court halts dragnet for illegal aliens
An El Paso federal judge issued a preliminary injunction halting Border Patrol raids on bars and businesses in Odessa while accusing warrantless sweeps of illegal aliens. The order follows Saturday arrests at twelve Odessa and Ector County bars amid liquor law checks by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Odess a attorney Frank Triana called the decision a welcome step, though the injunction may not affect those already detained.
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Odessa
el Paso
U.S. Border Patrol
Ector County
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Rogelio Couder
Border Patrol
U.S
Lucius Bunton
Midland
Bunton
Frank Triana
Wright predecessor flew spring powered craft in 1865 San Antonio
AP reports German immigrant Jacob Brodbeck built and flew a coil spring powered airship in 1865 at San Pedro Park, San Antonio, predating the Wright brothers. Jim Richards of a newly founded mobile museum cites the 25 foot high flight and 50 yard distance, noting Brodbeck influenced later gasoline engines despite lifelong funding struggles.
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San Antonio
Wright Brothers
Kitty Hawk
N.C
Museum of
Jacob Brodbeck
San Pedro Park
Jim Richards
Mobile Museum
Wilbur
Orville Wright
Richards
Brodbeck
Randolph Air Force Base
Texas prison imposes new admissions limits amid overcrowding debate
Texas prison officials restrict admissions to 16 urban counties to curb overcrowding as a federal judge pressures reform. The department reopened and admitted eight inmates while gates remain closed to new arrivals due to court order limits. Rick Hartley notes weekly variability based on space and prior county intake. El Paso County seeks to lift the court-ordered cap as three federal judges hear an emergency petition.
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Huntsville
Texas
Texas Department of Corrections
TDC
Rick Hartley
Hartley
el Paso
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Gardendale
National Weather Service
Wright
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