Soldier from Keller recalls Iraq blast and recovery
Army Reserve Sgt. Joe Washam, 24, a former Keller High School football player, was injured when a Baghdad storehouse exploded. He endured burns over 40 percent of his body, relearned to walk, and spent months at Brooke Army Medical Center. He later posed for Richard Avedon for The New Yorker and plans to wed Jennifer Hale at Fort Sam Houston.
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Gulf War Vets Gather for Four Day Southwest Reunion
Gulf War veterans from across the country wrap up the four day Southwest Asia Veterans Reunion. Vic Silvester, president of the Operation Desert Storm Desert Shield Association, says the conference linked Persian Gulf vets with advocates and Washington hands on workers to address veterans issues.
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Desert Storm veterans convention highlights health benefits
The MCM Grand Hotel hosts a veteran convention with Paul Lyons of the Desert Storm Justice Foundation presenting on soldiers exposure to biological and chemical weapons in the first Gulf War. Lyons cites declassified documents and calls for fair treatment, while Jim Nier discusses local veterans issues and health benefits updates. Louie Reeder of Odessa praises the event's inclusive scope.
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Odessa flood aid appeal seeks materials and funds
Agencies urge public contribution of plywood wallboard appliances carpet and nails to repair homes of victims of the September 27 flood in West Odessa. Donations can be delivered to Salvation Army’s former thrift store at 810 E. 11th St. The group, including United Way Odessa LINKS City officials churches and Realtor Alice Belew, discussed church adoptions to assist families.
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Odessa flood relief seeks funds after West Odessa damage
Quiroz says about 50 families affected by the flood need materials and guidance on cleanup. Odessa LINKS Inc. contact is 582 0099. County commissioners seek a 500000 grant from TDHCA to assist seven homes fully destroyed at an estimated 70000 per home.
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Burglary and drug arrest in Odessa area blotter
A woman reported a burglary of 8000 dollars of property in the 3200 block of East Highway 80 between 4 p.m. Sept 12 and 1 p.m. Wednesday. A separate incident involves 2500 dollars damage to a vehicle from water in the gas tank in the 4100 block of East 52nd Street between Aug 28 and Sunday. A 42-year-old Odessa man was arrested for possession of a controlled substance at 1:02 a.m. Friday in the 300 block of Carver Avenue. Darryl Vernard Buckingham, 5335 N Grandview Ave, is in the Ector County Detention Center on bonds totaling 7988 dollars.
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Dozens arrested in Midland County roundup
More than 30 wanted fugitives were arrested in a two day roundup led by the Midland County Sheriff's Office with six other agencies. A total of 34 people were taken into custody on 45 warrants, while 60 warrants remained to be served. Sheriff Gary Painter said more arrests are expected as leads continue to be pursued. The operation involved 25 officers under Lt. Monte Cross and Sgt. Rusty Hill, with U.S. Marshal Sam Williams supervising. Warrants included robbery, parole and probation violations, voluntary manslaughter, and a federal fugitive case.
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