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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 2005
Page
1
Texas AG Greg Abbott said a weeklong probe found 191 registered sex offenders from 60 counties received Viagra or ED drugs through Medicaid. Some offenders committed new sex crimes while five more are wanted on parole violations. investigation details appear on page 7A.
The Texas attorney general reports two new crimes tied to Medicaid funded sex enhancing drug prescriptions for sex offenders since 1999. Of 128 offenders convicted of sex crimes against children, seven victims’ ages are unknown. One offender was rearrested for aggravated sexual assault two months after prescription fill. Total prescription cost hit $134,732.70.
Christina Orozco led Odessa High School as rain interrupted the 2005 graduation but the ceremony continued after a 30 minute delay. Principal Ron Leach instructed attendees to take shelter under the stands during lightning risk. Luis Antonio Gonzalez spoke to graduates about adult responsibility as family members watched from California and beyond.
Marfa council plans 6 p m Tuesday recount setup as mayoral winner David Lanman and council hopefuls Lorina Rivera Chavez Oscar Martinez push to certify results from May 7. Petrosky and Gloria Rivera sought recount. margins show Lanman 304 Petrosky 266 Chavez 300 Martinez 189 Herrera 220 Molinar 41. Incumbents unclear as canvass delays trigger legal action.
Odessa planners offer multiple Memorial Day options from 6 am sunrise rites to a wreath laying and Taps. American Legion Post 430 volunteers will flag veterans graves and host a ceremony with Veterans of Foreign Wars. weather could cancel. A motorcycle ride from Midland to Big Lake honors fallen soldiers plus a noon air show at the Commemorative Air Force museum. Details uncertain as forecasts loom.
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