Odessan candidates differ in style and plans in Precinct 4 race
In Odessa Precinct 4 campaigns, several approaches clash as Velasquez and Ray campaign intensely with door knocking and media, while Velasquez touts a community center and Ray emphasizes policing, housing, and economic growth. Bonilla backs Velasquez at a fundraiser. The ward comprises low income areas with high minority populations.
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Velasquez
Odessa High Honors
Ray
Precinct 4
Odessa blotter lists multiple crimes and arrests
A mother reports a sexual assault involving a 13 year old in a South Odessa residence. Burglary targets include a Yorkshire terrier and a 1940s era ing kit. A VCR stereo book candle and charm valued at 725 were stolen. Cocaine possession leads to jail for Daniel Pena Franco. Fraud involves a counterfeit $100 at Blockbuster Video. Theft charges involve a transient and a golf cart valued at 6000.
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South Odessa
Odessa
Monsone
Penbrook Street
18Th Street
Ector County
Daniel Pena Franco
St. Louis St
West Street
Sheriff's Office
Penney Renea Ybara
Flood After two days of flooding submerges Wharton area
Floodwaters crest at 48.5 feet while residents evacuate and seek shelter. In Cuero hundreds return home as waters recede. Red Cross volunteers and officials describe damage, shelter life, and looming cattle losses. Authorities seek federal aid and temporary housing as recovery begins.
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Wharton
Wharton County
Andy Kirkland
Cuero
Emily Davis
Red Cross
Arlene Ramos
Cuero High School
Oscar Pena
Venus
Rita Pena
Senate
Alent Wakodesene
Tomgency Services
Millwee
Rick Perry
Bush
del Rio
Venus Pena
Texas
George W. Bush
Pena
FEMA
James Lee Witt
County leaders debate development plans and fiscal limits
County officials discuss long term growth including road building and buffer zones near the Law Enforcement Center, while noting state law restricts official subsidy of developers. They push economic development via the I-20 corridor and enterprise zones, but warn of oil price impacts and an expanding budget exceeding revenues.
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Law Enforcement
Bryant
Ector County
National Kidney Foundation hosts two day fund-raiser in Odessa Midland
The Odessa Midland District of the National Kidney Foundation of West Texas will stage a two day fund raising event with a Sunday preview party and a Monday master chef dinner at The Club at Mission Dorado. A silent auction precedes dinner. tickets are 125 dollars with reservations via Jill Nelson. Proceeds aid dialysis patients and transplant recipients.
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Odessa/Midland
National Kidney Foundation of
West Texas
Permian Basin
Texas Chefs Association
Jill Nelson
Mission Dorado
Larry Oliver
Judy
Island Circle
Midland
Nelson
The
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West 16Th Street
Highway 80
West County Road
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Bobo
Owens
Jim Jordan
National Kidney Foundation
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D. William Davison
Garland Lang
American Society of Bariatric Medicine
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