Man Kept Competent for Federal Trial in El Diablo Case
Jacob Ramos Esparza, 31, Odessa, found competent in mental health evaluation to stand trial in federal court. He is accused under the alias El Diablo of offering rewards for officers’ killings, directing pipe bombs in Pecos Midland Odessa, and greenlighting killings of police in multiple cities. Next hearing set for 2 p.m. Sept. 16.
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Jacob Ramos Esparza
Odessa
Pecos
Esparza
Midland
Midland Police Department
Fort Stockton
Big Spring
School board to discuss interim superintendent tonight
The Ector County Independent School District board meets at 6 p.m. to name an interim superintendent replacing acting leader Brian Moersch. They will consider tax rate adoption date, substitute pay increase, and review multiple agenda items including budget amendment, policies, and contracts. They will recognize Nimitz Junior High student Blake Dominguez for a Do the Write Thing essay and receive Abydos class presentations.
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Ector County Independent School District Board of Trustees
Brian Moersch
ECISD
Abydos
Nimitz
Blake Dominguez
Police identify pedestrian in fatal Odessa crash
Odessa police identify 54 year old James Granger Jr as the pedestrian killed when struck by a Ford F 350 driven by 46 year old Carlos Reyna in the 4100 block of East Loop 338 last week. Granger died from injuries after being transported to Medical Center Hospital. Officers say Reyna swerved to avoid Granger but could not. No charges will be filed against Reyna.
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Odessa
East Loop
James Granger Jr
Medical Center Hospital
Carlos Reyna
Granger
Reyna
Grange
Cpl
Steve LeSueur
Two structure fires hit Ector County within minutes
Odessa fire crews responded to two structure fires Sunday nine minutes apart. The first at 12011 W April St West Odessa damaged a 975 square foot mobile home, with heavy damage to the attic living areas. Accidental fire started by sparks from welding. A battalion chief two tankers and medics responded. The second fire at 2003 W Third St began from an electrical malfunction and was extinguished with minimal damage. No other injuries.
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Ector County
Odessa
Detra White
April St
West Odessa
White
Red Cross
Sheriff's Office
Mark Donaldson
Donaldson
W. Third St
Breakthrough OPC Factor drink touted by heart surgeon
A controversial antioxidant drink called OPC Factor is promoted as balancing blood sugar and boosting energy. Claims include rapid glucose support, improved sleep, circulation, and mental clarity, backed by a doctor’s endorsement and a 6 month guarantee.
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Fred Vagnini
Vagnini
David Payne
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