Former car wash worker faces new capital murder charge
Robert Wayne Harris, already facing six capital murder charges and other counts, was indicted on a capital murder charge in the 1998 disappearance of Sandra Gaye Scott. Scott’s body was found in an Irving ditch after Harris admitted involvement and pointed authorities to her location.
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Dallas
Robert Wayne Harris
Sandra Gaye Scott
Irving
Harris
Lew Sterrett Justice Center
Scott
Six Texans die as Osprey crashes in Arizona
Six Texans stationed at Camp Pendleton were among 19 Marines killed when an MV-22 Osprey crashed during a nighttime training mission in Arizona. Killed were Sgt. Jose Alvarez of Uvalde, Pfc. Alfred Corona of San Antonio, 2nd Lt. Clayton Kennedy of Clifton, Lance Cpl. Jorge Morin of McAllen, Pfc. Kenneth Paddio of Houston, and Pvt. Adam Tatro of Brownwood, with families recalling their educação, ambitions, and hopes for Easter reunions.
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Camp Pendleton
Calif
Arizona
Jose Alvarez
Uvalde
Marines
Uvalde High School
Alfred Corona
San Antonio
San Antonio College
Antonio Corona
Corona
Clayton “Clay” J. Kennedy
Clifton High School
Tom Henderson
Texas A&m University
Corps of Cadets
Texas Aggie Band
Ross Volunteers
Governor's Honor Guard
George Bush
Kennedy
Lance Cpl
Jorge A. Morin
McAllen Rowe High School
Larry Morin
Jorge Morin
Pfc
Kenneth C. Paddio
Rifleman
Lafayette
Houston
Paddio
Mary Edmond
Adam L. Tatro
Brownwood
Kevin Gabaree
J.D. Huddleston
Tatro
County Officials Debate Take-Home Vehicle Policy
Ector County officials discuss a proposed policy allowing take-home county vehicles only with Commissioners Court approval. Department heads would still decide which employees may take vehicles home, while the court will review overall policy implications and tax/IRS ramifications. A data-gathering plan from nearby cities and a Thursday report on vehicle maintenance are noted.
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Commissioners Court
Freddie Gardner
Todd
IRS
McAllister
Odessa
Take-home vehicle policy discussed by Ector County officials
Wilmer Ray Ector County Commissioner urged broad input on a proposed take-home vehicle policy amid concerns over long lasting effects and proper scope. Sheriff’s Lt. Watters pressed for comprehensive coverage while noting discipline questions. others warned against micromanagement. The court also approved a $90,484 Justice Department grant for sheriff’s equipment and a West Odessa water pipeline project for Chaparral Estates residents who will fund $150,000 themselves.
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Wilmer Ray
McAllister
Carl Watters
Watters
Sheriff's Department
Ector County
Reggie Yearwood
Yearwood
U.S. Department of Justice
Randy Ragsdale
Ragsdale
Chapparal Estates
West Odessa
Robin Avenue
Maria
April
West 4204
Pct 3
Tom Todd
Tom
Barnes urges Texas to raise taxes to curb mediocrity
Former Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes told about 100 listeners at the Lyndon B. Johnson Library that Texas risks mediocrity and should increase taxes to fund education, medical research, and transportation. He proposed a gasoline tax hike up to 30 cents and a $20,000 teacher pay raise over four years, citing the need for better highways and a high speed rail network.
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Austin
Texas
Ben Barnes
Barnes
House of Representatives
George W. Bush
Bush
Gov. Bush
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Lenore M. Fontaine
PAC
Michael Shelton
M.D
Fontaine
Wendover
Ector County Independent School District
Odessa High School
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