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The Odessa American from Odessa, Texas • A6

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6A ODESSA AMERICAN LOCAL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2010 SANDHILLS STOCK SHOW AND RODEO SCHEDULE www.kellygrimsleyhonda.com RestrictionsApply.Hybrids&DieselsExtra PresentthisadatServiceDepartment MON Senior Citizen Day TUE Military Day WED Ladies Day THUR Student Day FRI Senior Citizen Day COUPON COUPON COUPON COUPON ComeSeeOurHugeSelectionofNewHondas! The real fear is the hooves. A bull landing on or kicking someone in the stomach the greatest feeling. use their Tuckness, a Meeteetse, resident, said. survival of the Bull riders are judged on eight-second rides. During those eight seconds, the bull fighters work to stay in position, but they are also careful not to distract the rider or hurt his scoring, need to stay Burelle said.

that buzzer sounds, we can go and grab that It mean that injuries happen. Wall has woken up in a hospital remembering nothing but the National Anthem. RIDE went to set him on the Travis said of Thompson cutting her son. son did not get stabbed Thompson fled the trailer park on Pecan Street and ran through pastures in the area, authorities said. He eventually went to the home of an acquaintance where he stayed for some time before authorities received calls about his whereabouts from residents in the area and arrested him, Sgt.

Gary Duesler said. Thompson was charged with two counts of aggravated assault family violence. The search prompted Barbara Jordan Elementary to lock its doors for 25 minutes, school officials said. Inside, the school day proceeded as usual, but no one was allowed to enter or leave the school. The 7-year-old injured in the stabbing Tuesday attends the school, and ECISD communications director Mike Adkins said counselors would be on hand today for any students wishing to discuss the attack.

In the interview Tuesday, Travis blamed the office for not preventing the attack. She said she asked deputies to arrest Thompson last weekend and called several times to complain about his drug abuse, adding he had been high for several days. of this would have happened if the deputies had done their Travis said. wanted him to leave. He gets crazy when he gets on Sheriff Mark Donaldson confirmed Tuesday night that his deputies went out to the residence at least once Saturday in reference to a child custody matter.

But he said there was nothing his deputies could do about Thompson and no apparent threat of violence. just arrest somebody out of his own house if you catch him with Donaldson said. has to be a reason to arrest somebody, like family sister, Donya Thompson, said she has grown frustrated with the lack of options available for her brother. She said he has struggled with drug problems for years and also has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. making him look so she said.

not like something he did in his own mind. I just understand why no help for people like Travis said she understands why Thompson was taken to jail Tuesday. But she said she hopes he eventually will be placed in rehabilitation. want him to get Travis said. wish nothing bad on TODAY Barrel Racing Slack at 7 a.m.

in the Coliseum. Team Roping Slack immediately following Girls Barrel Racing in the Coliseum. Bulls, Blood, and Heroes Blood Drive at 2 p.m. in the Coliseum. Christian Youth Night Program at 5:30 p.m.

in Building G. Third rodeo performance at 7 p.m. in the Coliseum. THURSDAY Steer Wrestling Slack at 7 a.m. in the Coliseum.

Tie Down Roping Slack at 7 a.m. in the Coliseum. Fourth rodeo performance at 7 p.m. in the Coliseum. FRIDAY Tied Down Roping Slack at 7 a.m.

in the Coliseum. Steer Roping Slack following Tied Down Roping in the Arena. Fifth Rodeo Performance at 7 p.m. in the Coliseum. SATURDAY Special Kids Rodeo at 9 a.m.

in the Coliseum. Steer Roping Slack at 9 a.m. in the Arena. 6th Rodeo Performance at 7 p.m. in the Coliseum.

Stabbing From Page 1A Fighters From Page 1A JOSHUA ODESSA AMERICAN Jason Guzman, left, of Midland, warms up before the second round of Super Tuesday Roping on Tuesday at the Ector County Coliseum. The all-day event kicked off in the morning and finished with the top 25 teams of the day in a jackpot round..

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