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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 2004
Page
6
An Odessa woman reported that someone used her Texas driver’s license to write several checks between 2 p.m. August 2 and 4 p.m. August 3. The incident was logged in the local blotter of reported injury accidents and felony crimes.
Reagan Elementary, led by Principal Anita Absher, is cited by Just for Kids for top 15 status among Texas elementary schools based on three years of state assessments. The district released the honor noting Reagan’s 100 percent TAKS/TAKS-like pass rates in reading, writing, and math, aided by dedicated teachers and instructional continuity.
Marfa hosts a two day lineup with the Marfa Lights kickoff on Friday evening and booths opening. Activities include a Texas Mountain Rally registration, a chat room with Edson Hendricks, a street dance, a light parade, 5K run, street parade, opening ceremony, a Joe King Carrasco set, bike show, mariachi acts, and a gun knife trade show at the AMVETS Building.
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners on Tuesday announced the $100 million cash purchase of Kaston Pipeline Co from an affiliate of Western Refining Co. The 450 mile system boosts the CO2 business with storage facilities and upgrades planned at about $11 million over five years. The line runs Texas main lines from Colorado City to Snyder, Snyder to Wink, McCamey to Wink, and Wink to El Paso.
Greater Opportunities of Permian Basin Inc received a 1.38 million dollar grant from the U S Department of Health and Human Services to fund Head Start services. The funds cover living and quality of life costs to continue providing preschool child development and school readiness programs for families in need.
The first of 19 Aryan Circle members who pleaded guilty received a 57 month federal prison term. Jeffery Jordan nicknamed Pitbull was described as an enforcer by Odessa Sgt. Mike Tacker, who called the sentence fair and noted there is no early release or parole.
Mr Gattis Pizza will donate 500 dollars to the Odessa Police Department DFY IT program at 2 p m today. Gattis donated a portion of its proceeds from Drug Free efforts to support local law enforcement and community safety initiatives.
Jumburrito will donate 2500 dollars to the United Way at 11 a.m. today at its west side restaurant 2411 N West County Road. Between July 6 and Aug 29 one dollar per burrito sold was donated. For information call 332-0941.
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospitals of Odessa and Midland will donate 2500 dollars to the American Heart Association today. The funds stem from HealthSouth's Annual Golf Tournament and serve as a donation and sponsorship for the 2004 Gala hosted by the American Hospital Association on May 21.
Semniole AP reports funeral services planned for Thursday for siblings Rachel Lindsey ten Madelyn Lindsey six and Yates Lindsey one month who died in a weekend crash after their truck was struck by a driver who ran a stop sign. Their parents Dirk and Tara Lindsey were injured and remain in a Lubbock hospital alongside Eloisa Quintanilla the other driver. All were from Seminole. The funeral will be at the First United Methodist Church in Lubbock to allow the parents to attend.
The city remakes structurally unsound houses for eligible low income families under a 15 year lien plan with HUD income limits. Projects are completed in about 70 days after residents move out, then inspected and insured before handing over keys. Wright’s rebuilt home reflects a life changing outcome.
The Ector County Republican Party selected Odessa attorney Stacy Trotter as candidate for the 244th District Judge seat after Gary Watkins death. Trotter faces Democrat Mike Holmes in November with a potential gubernatorial appointment possible before the election. He would resign from Shafer Davis Ashley O Leary Stoker if appointed.
Irad Costilla Ibarra, 26, faces charges for providing false information to police and is indicted in Lubbock on felony offenses tied to bank robberies. Oscar Ibarra, whose sentencing is pending, admitted to further robberies after arrests in Abilene. Trial for Irad is set for Oct 4 at 9 a.m.
Police seek a Hispanic man in his 40s described as 5 feet 3 inches tall about 160 pounds with dark skin black hair and a bushy moustache. He fled in a blue compact car after using a firearm at State National Bank 3809 East 42nd. Call 333-3641 with tips. Oscar Ibarra confessed to multiple Permian Basin bank robberies including Abilene and Western National Bank cases.
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