Abbott reveals $9 million settlement payoff tale
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has received more than $5 million so far from a 1986 settlement linked to a 1984 oak tree accident that paralyzed him. The seven page agreement shows yearly life payments totaling about $14,400 and 14 lump sums through 2022, potentially exceeding $9 million overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Greg Abbott
Abbott
Houston
Rick Perry
Matt Hirsch
The
Texas Tribune
Harris County
Wichita Falls
Skull found at Pioneer Well base prompts Midland investigation
Midland County Sheriff Gary Painter said human remains were found by oilfield workers at the Pioneer Well base near FM 1213 and County Road 1160. A skull, the sole find, appeared old and cadaver dogs with the Texas Department of Corrections found no other remains, with Texas Rangers assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland County
Gary Painter
Pioneer Well
FM 1213
Painter
Texas Department of Corrections
Texas Rangers
Burglary and Theft Reported Across City Blocks
A Cuesta man lost a $50 cell phone and a $7 pack of cigarettes between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. in the 1200 block of West 22nd Street. An Odessa woman reported $500 cash, a $75 watch, a $1,000 ring, a $500 diamond, and a $200 ring taken between 11:45 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the 5100 block of Esmond Drive. A forgery case involved checks forged between July 16 and July 17 at an unspecified location. An unauthorized use of a vehicle involved a 2013 Nissan Versa valued at $17,645 taken between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. in the 4100 block of East 42nd Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuessa
West 22Nd Street
Odessa
Esmond Drive
East 42Nd Street
No foul play found in deaths of mother and daughter in Big Spring
Big Spring police released autopsy findings stating no foul play in the deaths of Helen Thomason, 83, and Carol Thomason, 51, found in their 1420 Stadium home. Carol fell in the bathroom and, due to her condition, could not help, leading to Helen suffering a fatal stroke during the attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Spring
Helen Thomason
Carol Thomason
Stadium
Carol
Neigh
Bors
Helen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Associated Press
Midland Sheriff's Office
Oanews
OADA
Ontine
Permian Basin
Evelyn Grant
Hudson Evans
Petroleum Museum
Allie Bolding
Permian Basin Petroleum Museum
Photos
Ryan Evon
AIT Ga
Midland Plaza
Toys R
Sleep Shop
Andrews Hwy
America
Andrews
Accent
Marbli
Ray
Miterview
Big Spring St
Midland
Hho
Oapa.com
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!