Lawyer's prayerful posts draw judicial warning in Texas
Texas defense attorney Mark Griffith faces a courtroom warning to stop posting trial details on social media. Ellis County judges moved to curb extra judicial statements while Griffith says restrictions threaten his First Amendment and religious rights.
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Odessa coach not indicted by grand jury in eyebrow plucking case
The Grand Jury declined to indict Raul Jose Franco on a state felony charge of injury to a child. Odessa DA Bobby Bland said insufficient evidence prevented prosecution. Franco, 30, was arrested in January and released on bond after entering Presidio Port of Entry with an active warrant. The incident, tied to a practice at 4901 E University Blvd, involved other players restraining the 11 year old while eyebrow plucking allegedly occurred, with authorities noting Franco called it a normal game.
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Odessa
Ector County
Bobby Bland
Raul Jose Franco
Bland
Franco
Presidio County
Presidio
E. University Blvd
Governor appoints panel for low level radioactive waste
Governor Greg Abbott announced appointments to the Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission on Wednesday. Dolgener was reappointed alongside Linda Kay Morris of Texas State Technical College Environmental Health and Safety Technology Department. Their terms expire September 1, 2021.
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Greg Abbott
Andrews County
Richard Dolgener
Waco
Dolgener
Linda Kay Morris
Odessa TCEQ cleanup ends at Ector Drum site discovery
The EPA cleanup of the Ector Drum site finished in December after a yearlong effort prompted by a City of Odessa complaint and a TCEQ request for help. Tests show no public health danger nearby. Officials linked the discovery to the city stormwater enforcement program begun in 2013 and noted higher stormwater fees recently approved to fund the program. A related oil-leak case on Second Street prompted a cleanup ordered by the Railroad Commission for about 270 barrels spilled from a flow line tied to Viejo Energy, with remediation ongoing and penalties yet to be decided.
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TCEQ
Ector Drum
Second Street
Monahans
Texas
Railroad Commission
Viejo Energy
Momentum Energy Corporation
Ramona Nye
Firearm Possession by Felon Tied to Silverado Pickup
A felon is linked to the possession of a firearm in a case involving a 2009 white Chevrolet Silverado pickup at East Eighth and Pueblo streets. Police report theft of a blue Glock 19 9 mm from the 300 block of East 44th Street at 9 51 p.m. Monday, with original case and loaded magazines found or reported.
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East Eighth
Pueblo Streets
East 44Th Street
Odessa woman charged in shooting joyride with teen
Abigail Rueda, 22, of Odessa, is jailed on charges of organized criminal activity and aggravated assault after a predawn Aug. 13 incident involving a maroon minivan, a 15-year-old driver, an AK-47 shooting at a couple, a 7-Eleven theft, and a deputy chase. Analisa Valenzuela, 15, faces evading arrest and DUI charges. Three other suspects fled. two were later detained. The rifle and ammunition were found in the suspect vehicle. No injuries were reported.
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Abigail Rueda
Ector County
Analisa Valenzuela
Rueda
Valenzuela
E. 49Th St
Ector County Detention Center
Gloria Howard
Justin Hearsley
Schell Street
W. University Blvd
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West County Road
Sienna
Bullying concerns at schools rise with awareness drive
School leaders discuss bullying signs and reporting while stressing safe, supportive environments. Administrators from Carver Early Education and Bonham Middle highlight checklists, incident investigations, and parent communication. Counselors and teachers offer guidance and peer mediation to reduce isolation and build self esteem among students.
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Adkins
Carver Early Education Center
Sherry Palmer
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