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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 2000
Page
9
In the wake of my dad's death at 82 from cancer, I describe the shock and grief, the strong family bond, and how friends and colleagues offered comfort. The piece notes my mother's upheaval, her move to a retirement home, and the unwelcome yet meaningful gestures that helped us endure. Ken Brodnax's column appears in the usual slots.
Federal judge postponed the trial of Jeff Davis County man Terry Taylor charged with 10 counts of bug smuggling for illegally collecting and transporting insects for profit. The defense argued the 1996 search warrant was overly broad and based on illegally obtained photos, calling Taylor’s wife to testify about their 60 acre Davis Mountain residence in Jeff Davis County.
Speedy the Syrian bear and companions Nemo Zuzu perform tricks for guests at the World of Bears Show. Trainer Elaine Hall directs routines while audience members interact, noting the bears' intelligence and agility.
Odessa Crime Stoppers requests tips to identify the shooter of 15 year old Brandon Edward Webster who died after a gunshot wound to the back. The Odessa Metro Homicide Unit investigates the 9:30 p.m. Sunday shooting in a Broughton Avenue area parking lot.
Marathon Oil plans to consolidate upstream operations by merging its Tyler Texas office into the Midland office. No exact job impact is known as the consolidation progresses, with some Tyler staff possibly transferring. The Midland site employs 199 people and may gain from a voluntary early retirement program affecting about 970 employees company wide.
The United Way of Odessa starts its annual drive to fund 16 local charitable agencies. Tracey Cowen, marketing director, says the group does not give money to individuals but matches needs with available resources. The campaign runs from Sept 8 to Nov 10, with details on Page 2B.
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