Motorcyclist identified in deadly Odessa crash
A motorcycle rider killed in a traffic crash Monday has been identified as 71-year-old George Schmid Parker of Odessa. Parker died when his 2004 Kawasaki collided with a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado at Seventh Street and Hancock Avenue around 2:30 p.m. after reportedly running a stop sign. He was pronounced dead at Medical Center Hospital.
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Odessa
Parker
Seventh Street
Hancock Avenue
Medical Center Hospital
Odessa Man Hospitalized After House Fire
An Odessa man was hospitalized for smoke inhalation after a fire in the laundry room of a Hudson Street residence. Fire crews arrived at 11:03 a.m. with two engines and an ambulance. The blaze was reported as minor and cause under investigation with two or three people inside at the time. the hospitalized man was a neighbor.
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Danny Wyatt
Wyatt
Senate adopts eminent domain measure in Texas
The Texas Senate approved a measure to limit government takings of private property. Gov. Rick Perry added the issue to a special session on public school finance after failing to agree on a final version in summers past. Perry said the move protects Texans from private use of their land.
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Texas Senate
Rick Perry
U.S. Supreme Court
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Conaway to tour Monahans tactical equipment plant
Congressman Mike Conaway R Texas plans a 10 a m tour of Best Made Designs in Monahans 32 000 square foot facility where Spec Ops Brand nylon products are made and used by troops. Jeff Wemmer founder and CEO notes the high quality gear made in Texas to lighten troops loads and support safety. Conaway a House Armed Services Committee member will address 120 employees on the production floor after the tour.
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Specops Brand
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Best Made Designs
15Th St
House
Armed Services Committee
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