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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 2016

Page

12

Fire hazards loom as 2016 Odessa fire season nears

Odessa officials warn of a risky fire season due to high winds low humidity and dry vegetation after heavy rainfall. Capt Jason Cotton urges public care with brush and vehicles, avoid burning on windy days, and keep water on hand for property clears to prevent sparks and fires.

Odessa Jason Cotton Cotton Ector Texas Tyler Henry Tom Green Avenue

Man gets 20 years for intoxication manslaughter in crash

Juan Manuel Sanchez 34 pleaded guilty in Judge John Smiths 161st District Court to intoxication manslaughter for a 2014 crash that killed his friend Fantino Calderon after he attempted suicide by driving at high speed. Sentence maxed for a second degree felony. Calderons family approved the plea.

Juan Manuel Sanchez John Smith 161St Sanchez Faustino Calderon Ector County Bobby Bland Calderon Ford Bland Melissa Williams Tony Chavez

Texas Supreme Court upholds tobacco product tax

The Texas Supreme Court rules 2013 tax on small tobacco manufacturers does not violate the equal and uniform clause. The 55 cent annual levy raises about $500 million to fund health care costs and deter underage smoking, with justices noting taxes apply to taxpayers, not products. Attorney General Ken Paxton hailed the decision.

Austin Texas Supreme Court Supreme Court Texas Don Willett Court of Appeals Willett Ken Paxton

Truck Jackknife on Loop 338 Injures Odessa Driver

A long haul trucker lost control on rain slick Loop 338 causing a jackknife across southbound lanes near Apollo Street. The Chevrolet Camaro’s left rear was struck, sending the car to the shoulder. The Odessa driver refused medical aid. the Belton trucker was unharmed. Main power lines fell, closing the northbound side to Gemini Street.

DPS Odessa Gardendale Apollo Street Loop 338 Gemini Street Texas Department of Public Safety Belton

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