Assault case questions surface in delayed prosecution
The 17 month gap between Carol Babreck age 33 being attacked and a possible court resolution prompts questions. Why would two women lure her into the country at gunpoint and beat her as claimed? Why did the district attorney initially reject the case and how did a later grand jury indict twice?
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Carol Babreck
DAs Handling Of Beating Case Angers Victim
After a violent attack on Carol Babjeck on April 12 1999 Linda Altamirano and Rhonda Lazare were arrested the same night Six months later District Attorney John Smith told the victim he had decided to reject the case Babjeck expressed fury at the decision and the handling of the case.
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Carol Babjeck
Students Ready to Shine in Friday Night CurtainRise
Students are eager to perform as the curtain rises Friday night signaling the start of a community showcase. The 1B group will present a vibrant program highlighting young talent and community spirit.
Midland International Airport unveils new Odessa Midland site
The Odessa American reports Midland International Airport launched a new website Wednesday morning. The online portal provides info on Odessa and Midland restaurants coupons flight details and weather. Director Marvin Esterly Jr urged the public to explore the site noting it will be updated monthly and questions will be answered daily.
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Indiana governor extends gasoline tax suspension again
Gov. Frank O'Bannon extended the 5 percent state sales tax on gasoline suspension for a third time amid ongoing crude oil shortages. He cited prices easing from summer highs but noted that oil and gasoline supplies have not kept pace and offered no clear resume date.
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Median project faces resident ire in Odessa plan
Odessa City Council approved a 45 000 dollar landscaping for five medians in Mission Estates totaling 90 000 dollars. Sandra Hays criticizes prioritizing medians in an affluent area over promised park in Lawndale. The city will pay half with the Property Owners Association covering the rest over three years.
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Two Die in White's City Hotel Shooting
Autopsies were performed Wednesday on Luis Mora 59 and Lupe Mora 57 of Pecos after a late Monday night gunshot death at Whites City Best Western. Gary McCandless said a man believed to be Mora called the desk clerk claiming he killed his wife and would kill himself. Deputies and state police secured the area and found both victims dead. Pecos Police later learned Mora had been estranged from Lupe Mora.
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Hyperbaric unit at MCH to close draws patient backlash
Odessa residents Sharon Wright and Jason King rely on Medical Center Hospital hyperbaric oxygen chambers for ongoing therapy. Administrators plan Friday closure citing low usage and aging equipment, prompting transfer to Midland Memorial Hospital and concern over access for local patients and emergency cases.
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