Odessa officer killings suspect trial date remains uncertain
Larry Neil White, jailed without bond since September 2007, faces three capital murder and three attempted murder charges in the Odessa killings of Corporals Arlie Jones Scott Gardner and Abel Marquez. District Attorney Bobby Bland notes capital cases often take years, with appeals to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals if a death sentence is imposed. Attorneys Woody Leverett and Ray Fivecoat have been appointed to defend White.
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Bush presses Congress to permit more offshore drilling
President Bush urged Congress to allow expanded offshore oil drilling to lift domestic supplies and ease gas prices. He said the Outer Continental Shelf could yield nearly 10 years of oil, though experts warn effects would take five to seven years. Democrats push a limited offshore expansion tied to royalties and alternative fuels.
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Odessa memorial statue fund struggles to reach goal
In Odessa three officers died last September prompting a civilian and officer fundraising effort for a memorial statue. Only 37500 of 1875000 needed has been raised despite letters and events. Organizer Kathy Olliff and Cpl. Shawn Calendar say progress is slow but they will persevere toward Police Memorial Week May deadline.
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