Midland man charged with intoxication manslaughter in fatal crash
A Midland man, George Rodriguez 28, is jailed on a 25000 bond after a fiery two car crash that killed Justin Alan Johnson 21 and Justin Caleb Johnson 1 and injured Misty Ann Hice 19. The crash occurred on Midland County Road 1210 about 1030 p.m. Sunday. Rodriguez drove a 1999 Chevrolet pickup and struck a northbound 1983 Chevrolet four door car causing it to burn. A passing motorist pulled Hice from the wreck.
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Midland
Midland County
Justin Alan Johnson
Justin Caleb Johnson
Joe Matlock
Misty Ann Hice
Midland Memorial Hospital
George Rodriguez
Rodriguez
McAdoo
Johnsons
Hice
Samaritan Center Offers Free Workshop for Parents
The Samaritan Counseling Center of West Texas will host a free workshop for parents of special needs school children from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. The session at the center on West County Road 116 near Midland International Airport aims to assist concerned parents in navigating resources and support options.
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The
Samaritan Counseling Center of
West Texas
West County Road 116
Midland International Airport
Loyalty Day Banquet Set for May 1 at VFW Hall
VFW Post 4372 schedules a Loyalty Day Banquet and Awards Presentation at 7 p.m. May 1 at 208 E. VFW Lane. The event honors Gold Star parents, firefighters, paramedics and law enforcement officers. Open to the public. reservations required at 366-5881.
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VFW Post 4372
VFW
E. Vfw Lane
Odessa Crime Blotter Reports Theft and Arrests Across City
Police logs list shoplifted cigarettes worth 1941 at Taylor Petroleum and tires and rims stolen from a 900 block Matamoros address. Burglary of homes includes electric gear cash stolen in Beechwood Street thefts, and a garage burglary with 7000 in equipment plus 2000 in dolls. Vehicle thefts show CDs taken from a car on East 11th Street. Misconduct notes include a juvenile arrest for cocaine and marijuana and three Odessans charged with controlled substances. Bond figures and names detail multiple arrests in the 700 Fitch, 1100 Burglary, and 1200 South Sam Houston blocks. A welder valued at 1500 is reported stolen from a South Alleghaney yard.
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West 14Th Street
Taylor Petroleum
County Road West
Odessa
Matamoros Avenue
Beechwood Street
East 11Th Street
South
Sam Houston Avenue
Texas urged to improve protection from mercury in fish
Environmentalists say Texas should boost testing and public notice about mercury in fish. They cite limited testing of about 76 waters in the past decade and urge lawmakers to require statewide mercury testing every three years and public service announcements warning of risks to fetuses and young children.
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Austin
Texas
Karen Hadden
Sustainable Energy and Economic Development Coalition
Town Lake
Kirk Wiles
Seafood Safety Division
Texas Department of Health
Wiles
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Larry McKinney
TPWD
Hadden
Garnet Coleman
Houston
Local Western-voiced minister wows Odessa crowds
Pastor Howard, who mimics John Wayne and 40 other voices, entertains veterans and general audiences in Odessa. He notes his Wayne impression, patriotism, and long ministry while inviting attendees to photograph the open cone event and share the moment.
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Wayne
Howard
ESPN
Texas Country Reporter
John Wayne
Walter Brennan
Jimmy Stewart
Chapman
Odessa
Freedom and Sacrifice Free Presentation at Grace Baptist
Gene Howard, an impersonator of John Wayne, is scheduled to give a free presentation titled Freedom and Sacrifice at 11 a.m. Sunday at Grace Baptist Church located at 2409 Walnut Ave. For more information contact the church at 349-4678 or visit Howard's website.
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John Wayne
Gene Howard
Freedom
Grace Baptist Church
Walnut Ave
Howard
SHOEBOX needs donations for Red Cross support drive
SHOEBOX officials say they have spent 5293 on shipping boxes and expect 4000 more from Permian Basin donors, leaving a dollars short. Parks praises community generosity and urges further contributions to cover the next shipment and support troops and Red Cross volunteers.
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Permian Basin
Parks
Red Cross
Coast Guard candidate and remarks at district meeting
Vanderburg identifies as longtime District 4 resident and Coast Guard candidate who managed budgets and people. Van Dormolen, Texas Federation of Republican Women organizer, spoke on Iraq and praised Bush while criticizing Saddam. Top two face runoff if no one surpasses 50 percent in May 3 municipal election.
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Tommy Franks
Baghdad
Army
Marine Corps
van Dormelen
Bush
Saddam Hussein
Hitler
Mussolini
Hussen
Man Arrested on Drug Charge After Saturday Stop
Daniel Thomas Molina, 4728 Brian, was released Sunday from the tion Center after a possession of a controlled substance charge. Bond was set at $3,500. The incident occurred at 4:45 p.m. Saturday in the 5000 block of Tangle wood Drive.
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Fitch Avenue
James Lee Peterson
Hillcrest Ave
Ector County Detention Center
Theresa Evans
Elretha J. Davis
Fitch Ave
Odessa
Pleasant Avenue
Teddy Ryan Thompson
Wintergreen
Ector County
Tanglewood Drive
Daniel Thomas Molina
Brian
Texas Scholars program highlights local student volunteers
Ninth grader Lydia Roundtree describes feeding the homeless and sharing smiles as part of the Texas Scholars program in Bowie District. Andrea Quiroz of LINKS praises volunteers who exceed hours, with seniors earning at least 50 service hours and a gold graduation card.
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Lydia Roundtree
Roundtree
Bowie
McCord
Texas
Andrea Quiroz
LINKS
Quiroz
Harmony Home
Quinoz
Quinoz Sa
Texas Scholars
Nine Grade and High School Students Lead in Service Hours
Bonham Junior High honors Joanna Soto 210 and Christal Soto 200 hours. Bowie Junior High tops with Sonia Gutierrez 327. Crockettt Junior High lists Victoria Cerda 318 and Reyna Cerda 304. Ector Junior High notes Bri’Ann Rodriguez 211. Hood Junior High records Stephanie Barrera 76. Nimitz Junior High reports Sarah Jones 176. Career Center shows Joe Arias 26, Megan Ritter 40, Nora Al-Abdullah 273. Odessa High School lists Justin Helton 548, Ramon Samaniego 274, Barbara Moore 604. Permian High School includes Rachelle Arzadon 427, Brian Paulo Arzadon 747, Reinard Diolola 982.
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Joe Arias
Megan Ritter
Nora Al-Abdullah
Odessa High School
Justin Helton
Ramon Samaniego
Barbara Moore
Permian High School
Rachelle Arzadon
Brian Paulo Arzadon
Reinard Diolola
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Pecos
Graciela Veloz Rayos
Jim Riley
Deborah Bernal
Reeves County Memorial Hospital
Kristy Rayos
Dalecia Rayos
Department of Public Safety
Gordon Schneider
Graciela
Rayos
Highway 17
Westside
Barrow Ditch
Graciela Rayos
C. Kelley Osborn
Burlington Resources
Samaritan Center
Windcrest Avenue
Alleghaney Avenue
Duke
Utstandingervice
Bonham Junior High
Joanna Soto
Christal Soto
Sonia Gutierrez
Crockettt
Victoria Cerda
Reyna Cerda
Ector Junior High
Bri'Ann Rodriguez
Hood Junior High
Stephanie Barrera
Nimitz Junior High
Sarah Jones
Tear Horn Aviation
Women's and Chidren’s
Heath and Safety
Intenor
Iclean Chanyg
Dunuars
Pital
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