Agencies push domestic violence awareness in Odessa
With Domestic Violence Awareness Month starting soon, Odessa police crime victim liaison Andrew Thomas urged reporting crimes to get help. A kickoff event is set for Oct. 7 at the Ector County Courthouse featuring Judge Tracey Scown and County Attorney Dusty Gallivan, plus Crisis Center director Karen Hildebrand and red lady cutouts to honor victims. The Crisis Center and Angel House Shelter provide shelter and outreach while Thomas offers referrals, victim compensation, confidentiality programs, and VINE tracking to monitor cases.
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Odessa
Ector County
Tracey Scown
Dusty Gallivan
Karen Hildebrand
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Angel House
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month kickoff at Odessa courthouse
The event opens Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a 9 a.m. gathering at the Ector County Courthouse on Oct 7. Organizer Hildebrand notes outreach to 15,000 students yearly and a planned January fundraising push for a new $5 million shelter on land donated by the City of Odessa near city offices. Volunteers are welcome.
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Odessa
Hildebrand
Oktoberfest boosts Odessa museum funding and outreach
The festival supports the museum's free public access, scholarships, and exhibitions in the Permian Basin. Lopez notes the next event on Oct 23 will host Tom Lea Day and unveil a restored Stampede mural once at the US Postal Service office in downtown Odessa. About 300 locals attend, with visitors arriving from Midland, Andrews, and nearby counties. Board president Mark Flowers says the sixth annual event grows in popularity and funds the museum’s mission to provide regional art.
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Fryar case hinges on forged cancer treatment affidavit
Court documents reveal a MD Anderson doctor’s affidavit declaring Fryar receiving treatment was forged. Fryar missed a July hearing, later arrested July 21, and withdrew a May guilty plea as trial set for January 4, 2016. Prosecutors outline potential penalties including up to 10 years per count and a $250,000 fine.
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Two Odessa men face burglary charges after motel assault
Odessa Police say 44 year old Juan Banks and 29 year old Brandon Hodges assaulted a woman and entered her Sahara Motel room on Tuesday evening. Banks is jailed on $25,000 bond and Hodges remains in custody with no bond set. Hodges faced additional charges including interfering with an emergency call and driving while intoxicated.
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Samuels Road
Zachary
Brandon Hodges
Highway 10
St. Francisville
Ector County
Hodges
Dewhurst and Houston oilman settle funds lawsuit
Former Lt Gov David Dewhurst settles a lawsuit with Houston oilman Michael Looney over disputed funds tied to an imprisoned adviser. Barfield pleaded guilty to wire fraud and embezzlement of campaign funds, stealing 2.8 million dollars. he signed over an Austin home to settle a separate suit.
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Houston
Michael Looney
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Burglary Report Signals Theft From Building On Dixie Boulevard
A 31 year old man reported someone entered his building in the 200 block of North Dixie Boulevard at about 8 25 am Tuesday and stole a tool box and assorted tools valued at 1000 along with a laminate saw 800 a miter saw 600 a tile kit 500 a generator 350 an amp saw 250 a cooking plate 180 and a table saw 150. The total loss was 3 and 730 dollars.
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Burglary Report Delivers Vehicle Break-In and Card Abuse
A 77 year old woman reports a vehicle entry in the 800 block of North West County Road with four purses valued at 1500, makeup items at 40, and a wallet at 20 taken at 12:52 p.m. Tuesday. A 53 year old woman reports financial information used at 10:51 a.m. Tuesday in the 2400 block of Northwest Loop 338.
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BLOTTER REPORTS FAILURES AND THEFT IN LOCAL AREA
A 45 year old man was arrested for failure to register after a traffic stop in the 800 block of Vermont Avenue. Charles Thompson, 2201 Rocky Lane, held at the county detention center with bond not yet set. A 53 year old woman was charged with meth possession after officers found drugs in the 100 block of Avenue. Teresa Bailey, 3611 S County Road 1311, detained with bonds totaling 37,500. A 29 year old man was arrested for meth possession near 42nd Street and Andrews Highway. Alex Blessing, 1605 S Moss Ave, held on 7,500 bond. A 23 year old man charged with tampering after discarding a meth pipe during a search in the 1000 block of North Grant Avenue. Manuel Vejil, 706 E 36th St, detained with bonds totaling 16,000. A 66 year old man reported a toolbox and trailer theft at Englewood Circle. A 59 year old woman reported jewelry theft on Eastridge Road.
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Rocky Lane
Ector County Detention Center
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S. County Road
Alex Blessing
S. Moss Ave
Grant Avenue
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Englewood Circle
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