Odessa blotter reports multiple incidents and arrests
A 27-year-old Odessa man says three people jumped him and stole his 1996 Plymouth Breeze in the 300 block of N. Dixie Blvd at 8 30 p m Thursday. An Odessa man, 47, says someone known to him pointed a gun at his face around 1 15 a m Saturday. An 18-year-old Odessa man is jailed on aggravated kidnapping. Bond for Chris Lee Hill was set at 20 000. A 16-year-old woman was abducted from Henderson St at 11 50 p m Friday and forced into a vehicle. Hill and the victim were stopped about an hour later at W 16th St and FM 1936. An investigation is underway. A juvenile allegedly assaulted a police officer at 2 57 a m Saturday during curfew detention. A 30-year-old Odessa man faces two cocaine delivery charges with bond 60 000 for Roman Ortega. An Odessa man released from jail on a possession charge. bond 2 500 for Dustin Dunlap. Bond for Nick Whitehead set at 2 000. A 27-year-old Odessa man released after a D W I hold. bond 2 000 for Davis Perry.
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Odessa
N. Dixie Blvd
Ector County
Chris Lee Hill
Webber St
Henderson St
Hill
Roman Ortega
W. Lindberg St
Dustin Jeremy Dunlap
Andrews Hwy
Nick Whitehead
Bookins Ave
Davis Perry
San Fernando Dr
Hospital weighs Integrated Services plan with no layoffs pledge
Hospital administrators and board members push an Integrated Services plan with Service Master, promising annual management fees of 375000 and direct costs up to 675000, claiming a 2 million five year savings. Some staff fear job stability, while others urge internal department heads to lead and stress training and improved care quality, with assurances of no pay cuts.
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Service-Master
Hendrick
Judy Hayes
John Harrington
Pharmacy
Abraham Torres
Debt burdens press Odessa Boys and Girls Club finances
The Odessa Boys and Girls Club faces a debt of about 56 000 by March 31 after peaking at 69 413 in debt on Oct 31 1997. Executive Director Mike Burney aims to cut the debt by year end with two major fundraisers left, a steak and burger banquet and a car raffle. Local leaders acknowledge past retirement and loan gaps and vow a tighter fundraising and oversight plan to revive finances.
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Rcent
Burney
Rush
United Way
Boys and Girls Club
Mike Burney
Lester Williams
We Oeekee ’ Girls Club
Rothe Boys and Girls Club
Williams
Odessa
Pool Safety Rules Emphasized by YMCA Leaders
YMCA officials urge constant supervision and safety practices for pools and hot tubs. Cameron notes drownings rise when children swim alone and promotes CPR and lifeguard training for owners. Valeriano warns against diving in shallow water and stresses swim tests at city pools. Smith highlights risks from running and jumping in crowds and the need for trained lifeguards. Weaver reinforces ongoing lifeguard readiness and safety training.
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YMCA
Cameron
Sherwood
Rene Valeriano
Valeriano
Charlie Smith
Smith
Weaver
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