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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1998
Page
9
The Farmington forecast shows 82 degrees, Raton 85, Gallup 79, and Santa Fe 76. Clear to warm conditions with no precipitation expected across the four cities today.
Texans marked Memorial Day with personal remembrances and public services across the state. Family scenes at gravesites shared with veterans, lawmakers spoke at ceremonies, and a wreath was placed at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Traffic fatalities rose to 18 over the long weekend while hazy skies from wildfires lingered.
FBI says Robert Mendez 31 and seven associates plotted a string of crashes from 1995 to 1996 to collect insurance payouts. They used wrecks involving a Ford Escort Taurus and Toyota pickup, faked injuries, and claimed pedestrians. Mendez drew six months in prison and three years probation. others received probation or awaited sentencing.
A split among Tarrant County Republicans over Sheriff David Williams grows as potential challengers emerge. Names include Mike Parrish and Brad Patterson, with others such as Bob McFarland Kim Brimer and Toby Goodman discussed. Commissioners warn Williams could lose if an election were held now while Williams defends his record and cites broad local support.
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