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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 2017

Page

8

Momentum grows to remove Confederate statues nationwide

After a Charlottesville clash left one dead and many injured, cities and states moved to take down Confederate imagery. Gainesville and Durham immediately removed monuments, while leaders from North Carolina to Maryland and Texas announced reviews, with officials citing history and safety as motives.

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Immigrants Found Locked in Semitrailer in West Texas

Twenty immigrants were found locked inside a semitrailer in West Texas prompting a law enforcement and emergency response. Authorities described the incident as a suspected human smuggling operation with potential injuries under heat conditions. The location, agencies involved, and any arrests were not specified in the available text.

Immigrants Found Crammed in Locked Texas Semitrailer

Border Patrol discovered 20 migrants from Mexico, El Salvador, and Guatemala inside a locked semitrailer at the Interstate 10 Sierra Blanca checkpoint in West Texas. Driver Irving Hernandez is jailed in El Paso on a federal alien smuggling charge with no bond set.

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Local Roundup: Two-Vehicle Crash News and Police Seek Suspects

A van and a 13-year-old passenger were hospitalized with non life threatening injuries after a two vehicle crash on JBS Parkway at 12 12 PM Tuesday. Officers identified a Gardendale woman killed in a separate Friday morning crash on State Highway 158 west of Midland. Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital will host an autism conference and resource fair in Midland on Sept 16 at Midland Shared Spaces 3500 North A St. Registration is required. Odessa Police seek two men linked to July 15 burglaries at M Out and 7 Eleven, asking for tips via Det S Chavez or Odessa Crime Stoppers reference cases 17 16706 and 17 16707.

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Odessa police release new video of burglary suspect

Odessa police say they have obtained a new video showing a burglary suspect. The footage adds detail to an ongoing investigation and authorities urge the public to provide tips or identify the person.

Odessa Police seek help identifying two burglary suspects

Odessa police release new surveillance footage of two men linked to a string of burglaries last week. A suspect bought paint at Dollar General before attempting to spray paint a recovered white Ford utility truck used in the crimes. No arrests yet. four early morning burglaries caused thousands in damages and thefts. police describe the first suspect as a thin Hispanic male in his early 20s. Obtain tips from informants.

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Oklahoma AG seeks dismissal of Wind Catcher preapproval case

Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter requests regulators dismiss PSO Wind Catcher preapproval arguing bidding rules were not followed and new generation is not shown. He warns customers face a potential 1.36 billion cost and a combined rate rise up to 250 million annually if the case proceeds. PSO says project would save money and diversify generation.

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