Marfa Named VIP in Preservation Programs for 1998
The Texas Historical Commission named Marfa a Visionaries in Preservation community, joining Belton and Paris as the year’s three recipients. The award supports training and grants to preserve heritage, while Marfa also gained a seventh Heritage Trail Region designation for the Texas Mountain Trail. Building 98 at Fort D.A. Russell was designated a national historic marker, with ownership transferring to the International Women’s Foundation residents program and ongoing restoration funds.
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Perry: Texas ready to respond to potential terror attack
Gov. Rick Perry said Texas remains as prepared as any state to handle a possible terror attack three years after 9 11. He ordered half staff flags, urged a 7 46 a m moment of silence, and announced Star of Texas bravery awards honoring emergency responders including Odessa flight paramedic Paul Lujan who died in a crash while transporting a baby.
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Healing Touch co owner back in jail
Kathy Shrum, co owner of Healing Touch, is jailed in the Ector County Detention Center on Aug. 31 for violating federal bond conditions tied to a federal drug case. A retaliation charge with Odessa Police Department prompted revocation of her bond. Shrum and Sharon Ann Joyner previously posted personal recognizance bonds on June 8 and were to be monitored and free of crime or witness contact.
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Shrum
Ector County
Sam Williams
U.S
Odessa
Stephen Capelle
Sharon Ann Joyner
Joyner
Two Odessa women charged in prostitution case aftermath
Kathy Shrum and Sharon Joyner known as madams face aggravated promotion of prostitution charges after a yearlong probe into The Healing Touch in Odessa. Indicted August 9, they had prior May 27 federal cocaine arrests and pleaded guilty July 23 to distributing cocaine near a school. sentencing set for October 12. A witness reported Shrum threatened her, detailing pursuit and a throat slitting gesture, though police said no warrant followed that report.
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N. Dixie Bird
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Joyner
Ector County
U.S
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Midland
Odessa
West Loop 338
Chris Pipes
Glenn Jackson
IMBA Visit to Carlsbad Promotes Trail Events
The International Mountain Bicycling Association will host events September 16 to 19 in Carlsbad New Mexico with Nat and Rachael Lopes leading, including an IMBA slideshow a Trailbuilding School and a group ride. All events are free at 620 E. Greene St. Registration via The Bike Doc or BLM contacts.
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Bike Doc
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Parade includes 9 11 tribute in Odessa stroll
Hispanic Heritage of Odessa will stage a parade at 10 a.m. along Grant Avenue from Odessa College to the Ector County ISD administration building. Participants will display red white and blue in memory of 9 11. For information call 332 5666.
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Poetry Society Sets Meeting With Jeffers Program
The Permian Basin Poetry Society holds a September meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Midland County Public Library 301 W Missouri Ave in Midland. Tom White of Odessa will present on the life and poetry of Robinson Jeffers. Members and visitors will read their own poetry. For information call 520 4679.
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Missouri Ave
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Odessa
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Six Pertussis cases confirmed in Midland
Midland Health Department reports six confirmed Pertussis cases with seven pending. Officials work with the community to contain spread. Early diagnosis and treatment reduce severity and transmission. prior immunization isn’t a guaranteed shield. Health officials urge anyone with a cough of two weeks or more to contact a physician or the Health Department at 681-7613.
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Tree planting at Habitat house in Odessa
Margaret Moseley, an Ector Junior High eighth grader, shovels dirt as a Southern Oak tree is planted Friday at the Habitat for Humanity house in Odessa. Funds for the tree came from Communities in Schools students across middle and high schools. Assistants include CIS executive director Dennis Stratton and Rev. Roy Gentry with the Borunda family, soon-to-be homeowners.
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Habitat For Humanity
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Moseley
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Communities In Schools
Roy Gentry
Angela Acrey
Joseph, Annette
Seth Borunda
Odessa American obituary policy for 21-counties area
The Odessa American offers free death notices for residents within its 21 county circulation area. A full obituary can be purchased for a nominal fee. For details call 333-7770.
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Hazel Marie Ford Rountree obituary in Odessa area
Hazel Marie Ford Rountree died September 9 2004 in Odessa born April 30 1916 in Sherwood Texas the 13th of 16 children She married Millard Rountree in 1934 and they raised three daughters Judy West Evelyn Patterson She is survived by six grandchildren 15 great grandchildren three great great grandchildren sister Aldene McGuire and many nieces and nephews Memorial services will be held later with arrangements by Frank W Wilson Funeral Directors Memorials may go to charity or Hospice House.
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Edgar A. Guest
Odessa
Millard Rountree
Joyce
Judy” West
Sweetwate
Evelyn Patterson
Mee Maws
Twila Bryan
Sherrie
Cal Parks
David
Sherry West
Sweetwater
Danny West
Casey
Stanley
Becky West
Abilene
Steve
Karen West
Hammond
Aldene McGuire
Barnhart
Frank W. Wilson
DeaTH NOTICES Lupe Basurte Crane
Lupe Basurte 81 of Norwalk Calif a retired welder died Friday Sept 3 2004 Inter Community Health Care Center Military graveside services 2 p m Sunday Crane County Cemetery JT Proffitt officiating Arrangements Shaffer Nichols Funeral Home Survivors include daughters Patricia Hartzell Linda Young Sandra Pachiotta son Jess Basurto 11 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren
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Crane County Cemetery
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Shaffer
Nichols Funeral Home
Mexico
Patricia Hartzell
Longmont
Colo
Linda Young
Lafayette, la
Sandra Pachiotta
Jess Basurto
San Angelo
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