May 30, 2008 | Odessa American Online
BY: Stacy Wright - Odessa Re: Emily Marquez's letter "The better solution." First off, nowhere in my letter did I suggest we amend the 14th Amendment.
Van Alstyne Public Library receives grants from Texas Book Festival
The Texas Book Festival has awarded the Van Alstyne Public Library a technology grant of $5000 and a book grant of $2500. The grants will be used to fund the upgrade of library computers and books for the Young ...
Police need help catching robber
The man who robbed the Wells Fargo bank in Marquez on May 14 is believed to be responsible for at least 12 other bank robberies, and investigators say they need the public's help finding him.
TAKS scores improve, EPISD to be 'acceptable'
Austin High School students, inlcuding Karla Vasquez, foreground center, and Luis Marquez, foreground right, worked on problems Tuesday in teacher Anthony Prado's pre-AP geometry class.
FBI searches for serial bank robber
Authorities are looking for a man in connection with at least 12 bank robberies.
“It's something we knew was going to happen”
More than 6,000 Army and Army National Guard troops in Texas have been tapped for duty in the Middle East, with about 3,500 readying for deployment this fall. via The Dallas Morning News
Officers honored in Washington
“It was more important that the families go”
Several family members and police officers traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to celebrate National Police Week and also to help honor three Odessa police officers killed in the line of duty in September ... via Odessa American Online
Investigators Release Photo Of Bank Robber
Investigators think the man who robbed the Wells Fargo Bank Wednesday in Marquez in Leon County is linked to dozens of other bank hold-ups in the area. via KWTX
Its been a scary morning for employees at the Wells Fargo Bank in Marquez. The Leon County Sheriff's Office says the bank was robbed about 9:45 this morning. via KBTX-TV Bryan
Bike Ride Honors Fallen Officers
“Everybody has their own way to celebrate their lives- I guess this is what we do.”
Melissa Correa CBS 7 News May 11, 2008 Midland, TX- In just one year, 22 Texas peace officers have been killed. via KOSA
Saturday night lively for Out & About
The entry titled "Saturday night lively for Out & About." Categories Archives Saturday night lively for Out & About Thursday, May 1, 2008, 03:30 PM Saturday actually scares me. via Austin American Statesman
“Everybody has a job, we all contribute something but they have one of the hardest jobs because everyday that they go to work, their life is in danger.”
Kara Lee CBS 7 News OPD Tribute Vandalized 4/30/08 Odessa, TX.-3 feet tall and strategically placed, this discreet center piece somehow manages to garner a lot of attention. via KOSA