Court fines two for operation of eight-liners
Two defendants in eight liner cases pleaded guilty in Ector County Court at Law No 2. Odessa Snack Bar Inc. faced multiple gambling charges and was fined 7500 dollars plus 212.25 in costs. The firm forfeited 29 eight liner devices and 537 gift certificates worth 2685 dollars plus 70487.96 in cash. The state returned 21511 of 91998.96 seized. H O Akin Jr. pleaded guilty to possession of a gambling device, fined 1500 dollars and 212.50 in costs, with forfeiture of 37 devices and 208 gift certificates plus 16734.91 in cash.
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Former Odessa football star shot dead in Dallas
Marcus Jearld Anderson, 24, a former Odessa High School football player, was killed after leaving a bar in Dallas. A white Jeep with rifle-toting occupants was seen by his friend, who said Anderson was shot in the early hours near Harry Hines and West Northwest Highway. Police have no strong leads. funeral set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Sparkman Funeral Homes in Richardson.
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West Odessa hosts first candidate forum in town
About 75 West Odessans attended a first ever candidate forum at West Odessa First Baptist Church. County and precinct races were discussed with moderators and incumbents facing challengers. Early voting runs through November 3 with Election Day on November 7.
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Kids Reveal Kooky Karnival Pumpkin Parade At St Johns
St Johns Episcopal School staged a pep rally and pumpkin judging ahead of the 17th Rocky Karnival. Winners included Miles Turner and Chad Nease with Eyeball and Punk Rock Pumpkin. Lacy Atkins with Chester the Jester. The event, a safe alternative to trick or treating, runs 6 to 9 p m Saturday at Ector County Coliseum with Slime Alley dunking booths dinner and 50 cent tickets.
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Odessa reports solid finances and growth in 2000
At a City Council meeting, Odessa Finance Director James Zentner announced a year end surplus of 52,388, aided by higher sales tax disbursements and budget cuts. Mayor Hext praised the recovery as sales tax, property values, and wages rise.
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