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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1998
Page
11
In a campaign statement, the candidate urged development of an outlet mall on county land to draw visitors from up to 300 miles, similar to San Marcos. He also pressed Sheriff Yearwood to join a state drug task force, arguing non-attorney judges can still lead effectively.
Texas health officials and the Mexican-American Legislative Caucus proposed a mandate requiring hepatitis A vaccines for children in border counties. It would apply to child care facilities, prekindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade in both public and private schools. Rep. Rene Oliveira said the measure aims to curb disease spread locally and northward, amid talk of a binational plan pending.
Dallas AP Republican attorney general hopeful John Cornyn promotes teaching children parental responsibility and life-skills in schools to curb rising child-support cases. He backs parenting classes and inmate family-life prep, while Democrat Jim Mattox pushes for a federal waiver and stronger paternity steps to improve Texas collections.
SeaWorld announces a second Orlando theme park offering up close encounters with marine life and birds. The new park on 20 acres near Central Florida Parkway is planned to open in 2000 with construction starting soon, aimed at expanding SeaWorld’s footprint alongside Disney and Universal Studios.
Mildred Massey Tankersley 79 of Odessa died September 30 1998 at home. Services set for October 2 1998 at Frank W Wilson Funeral Directors with Rev Jess Little officiating. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens. Born January 9 1919 in Grand Prairie married January 6 1937 to Robert Carl Tankersley who preceded her in death. Survivors include daughter Barbara Kuykendall and husband Bill, sister Francis Grant, three granddaughters Shelly Reeves Sherri Dwyer Cindy Garer and three great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Frank W Wilson Funeral Directors.
Amanda Curry, 17, will remain president of Spring High School's FFA chapter despite living outside the district after a settlement. The district said the matter is closed with no admission of liability to finish the school year. The Currys had sued after the election was voided, alleging residency issues and a rival’s father conspired to oust her.
A man accused of killing his daughter as part of a bizarre religious ritual was released after a murder charge was dismissed for insufficient evidence. Ekerete Inyangumia, 44, had been jailed. police said no other suspects exist and prosecutors could not prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. The body of 18 year old Uduak Judy Inyangumin was found July 9 in the family home.
Obituaries recount William Homer Bettis age 67 of Burlington died Oct 1 1998 services set Oct 3 Harper Talasek. Also E Wayne Burleson 75 of Big Spring died Sept 29 1998 burial Trinity Memorial Park. Jewell Anna Dodson 88 of Odessa died Oct 1 1998 burial Rose Hill Cemetery. Angelita Ornelas 92 Pecos homemaker died Oct 1 1998 mass Oct 3 Santa Rosa Church. Brian Rasmussen 29 Odessa employee Major Medical died Sept 30 1998 burial Sunset Memorial Gardens. Survivors listed include spouses, children and parents for each. Arrangements by local funeral homes. Burial and religious details provided.
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