Motion Filed Delaying Trial in Five-Week-Old Dustyn Wright Death
A Thursday filing in the 244th District Court seeks to delay the capital murder trial of John Dana Bailey in the death of Dustyn Bailey Wright, age five weeks, who died March 16, 2008. Defense attorney Jeff Parras cites an unavailable key witness as the reason for potential postponement. Bailey was arrested December 1, 2010, on charges alleging he flipped the infant’s car seat, causing head injury. a new trial date has not been set.
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West Nile case reported in Ector County and area
The Ector County Health Department investigates a fifth West Nile virus case, with the case reportedly reported in Austin. Officials say few cases originate in Ector County, while Andrews County reports six cases to date and Midland Memorial Hospital confirms its first positive case Wednesday.
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ECISD OKs 197 Million Budget With Tax Rate Cut
ECISD approved a 197 million general fund operating budget at a special Thursday meeting. Increased local tax revenue boosted overall funds by about 13 million, with an expected 14.5 million in local revenue next year and a 2.2 million dip in state funding. Payroll rose by 12 million, including 4.2 million in one time stipends. H T Sanchez led the presentations and the district will reevaluate the budget during the biennium.
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Odessa man found dead in Odessa home garage
Crime scene investigators gathered outside a residence at 1700 Redbud Ave where 41 year old William Wade Green was found Thursday morning by relatives. OPD has not yet determined cause of death as Redbud Ave remained blocked and firefighters checked for a non deadly unknown substance.
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Transportation official Tim Dolan dies in Texas wreck
Tim Dolan 54 head of the Midland Odessa Transportation Organization died in a single vehicle crash near Coryell and Hamilton counties in Central Texas late Thursday. DPS said his Pacifica left Highway 36, struck a concrete culvert, rolled, and caught fire. Authorities say speed was not a factor and an autopsy was ordered. Dolan led regional efforts to curb fatal wrecks and was executive director of the MPO. James Beauchamp of the Midland Odessa Transportation Alliance commented on the loss.
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Armstrong ends fight with USADA charges
Lance Armstrong said he would stop contesting USADA charges, ending his bid against a barrage of anti-doping accusations. The move threatens his seven Tour de France titles from 1999 to 2005 and could end his cycling career with a lifetime ban.
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