New Texas laws curb penalties and mandate judge training
Legislation imposes fines up to 1000 dollars or 180 days jail for new offenses and allows drug sentence reconsideration if Court of Criminal Appeals tests its legality at a September hearing. It also requires unlicensed justices of the peace toComplete annual 24 day courses, transfers some felons to state pen for rehabilitation, and adds thirteen official state holidays.
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Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Jp's
George Washingtons
San Jacinto
Two-Ton Hippo Maren Turns Fifty at Copenhagen Zoo
Copenhagen Zoo marks Maren the hippo turning 50, the world’s oldest hippo in captivity. She weighs about two tons and eats around 50 kilos of hay and vegetables daily. The celebration includes torchlights and extended hours but Maren is likely to spend the day submerged in her pool.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Maren
Zoo
Africa
Hagenbeck Zoo
Hamburg
West Germany
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Rasmus II
Rasmus I
Elm
Fifth Victim Named in Monahans Truck Car Crash
Funeral services were held for Charles L. Wynne 47 who died in Odessa after a crash east of Monahans on June 24 making him the fifth victim. Wynne’s wife and three of his five children died at the scene. two children survived hospitalization and were later released. Survivors include three brothers and two sisters.
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Pecos
Charles L. Wynne
Medical Center Hospital
Odessa
Wynne
Monahans
Fairview Cemetery
Susan Jane
Betty Jean
Elouise Kalke
Early Wynne
Claude Wynne
Gene Wynne
Bill Gilcrest
Mentone
van Garlick
Mack, Colorado
School Zone Safety Reminder for Drivers
Drivers are urged to refresh caution in school zones as children bike to school and may emerge from blind spots. Obey Texas stopping rules for school buses, watch for new signs, and remember that many children know little pedestrian safety. School's open drive carefully.
Odessa Woman Dead and Husband Wounded in Barstow
A 55 year old Odessa woman Louisa Morales was killed by a hunting rifle shot and her husband Pablo Morales 43 was seriously wounded during an early Saturday argument with Mrs Morales brother in Barstow Simon Acosta Rodriguez 70 of Barstow was freed on bonds totaling 20000 after charges of murder and assault with intent to murder were filed Deputies responded around 1 a.m. at Reeves County Memorial Hospital Pablo Morales remained in critical condition Officers were Ward County Deputy Sheriff Billy Bob Doggett and others at the scene
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Odessa
Barstow
Simon Acosta Rodriguez
Ward County Sheriff's Deputies
Louisa R. Morales
Pablo Morales
Morales
Obituary for Lula Glass 84 in Texas Memorial
Mrs Lula Glass 84 died Thursday after a long illness. Funeral Saturday at Wilson Miller Funeral Chapel with burial in Albany Cemetery. Born April 12 1889 in Panola County she was a Methodist. Survived by sons E R Glass B B Glass and Lt Glass and eight grandchildren sixteen great grandchildren.
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Wilson-Miller Funeral
Lula Glass
Ward Memorial Hospital
Albany
Mrs. Fred Barnwell dies after long illness
Mrs. Fred Barnwell 59 dies Sunday in Mount Pleasant after a long illness. She is preceded in death by her husband. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. Richard Faggett of Monahans and a son Bud Barnwell of Hobbs.
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Mt. Pleasant
Fred Barnwell
Richard Faggett
Monahans
Bud Barnwell
Hobbs
Local Man Held In Odessa
Jesus Madrid Tarin, 30, of Monahans, remained in Ector County jail on a $3,000 bond Friday, charged with theft over $50 for allegedly stealing 26 cigarette cartons from Bill Sears No 3 at 42nd and Dixie in Odessa. Grocery valued loss at $105.75.
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Jesus Madrid Tarin
Monahans
Ector County
Odessa
Tarin
42Nd and Dixie
Needed Traffic Controls In Operation Today
City Manager Jack Forga announces four way stop signs at 12th and Calvin, 12th and Gary, and Calvin and 15th. The main arteries see heavy, congested traffic and prior accidents. Police will enforce stops at the new signs starting today.
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Jack Forga
12Th
Calvin
Gary
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