Ex-volunteer firefighter stops grease fire heroically
Tra vis Lynn, a 24 year old former volunteer firefighter, entered a smoke filled apartment at 109 VEW Lane to snuff out a grease fire using oven mitts and without protection after his fiancée called 9 1 1. Fire crews arrived to find the blaze out and a burn victim taken to Medical Center Hospital. Lynn downplays his actions calling himself not a hero while Odessa Fire Capt. James Cotton praises his bravery.
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Man Wanted in Subway Hold-Up in Odessa
The Odessa Police Department seeks William Charles Lee, 43, for questioning in the March 26 aggravated robbery at Subway, 604 E. Eighth St. He fled with cash after a gun was shown and is wanted on a bond violation. Call OPD at 335-5784 or Odessa Crime Stoppers at 333-8477 with tips.
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MOTRAN to Host Traffic Signal Awareness Conference
Midland County and MOTRAN will hold a 10 a.m. press conference at FM 307 and CR 1130 in Greenwood to announce new signal lights. The lights activate Monday, and officials urge drivers to exercise caution to avoid crashes. Contact James Beauchamp at 432-563-6240 for details.
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Boy flung from quad ride in South Odessa
A 13-year-old was flung from a four wheel off road vehicle while riding with another juvenile on West Mulberry Street in South Odessa. He suffered facial lacerations, was taken to the hospital, and the other rider was not injured. Firefighters reported the incident at 7:42 p.m. and are unsure if the operator braked.
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UT Student Haruka Weiser Found Dead On Campus
UT officials described the killing of first-year dance student Haruka Weiser as horrifying and incomprehensible. President Greg Fenves identified the Portland, Oregon, native at a news conference and noted the incident as the first deadly on campus since the Bell Tower attack nearly five decades ago. Weiser was last seen Sunday near the drama building and found Tuesday in a creek by the alumni center area. police tracked her movements from her texts before she disappeared and confirmed her dorm route.
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