Officer Wester Remains In Stable Condition After Odessa Shootout
Odessa police say Officer Cory Wester is in good condition at Medical Center Hospital following a nine hour standoff that began after a parole violation warrant was served on Roy Daniel Garza. Garza and Meghan Leanne Garza faced multiple counts related to the incident. Sgt. Pete Gonzalez was shot in the arm and released from the hospital.
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New 446th District Court Opens in Ector County
In 2015 Ector County welcomed its first new district court in nine years as Gov. Greg Abbott signed the creation of the 446th District Court on June 19. The court emphasizes family law matters and handles civil or criminal cases assigned by other districts, aiming to ease the county's growing caseload. Local leaders expect it to relieve pressure on the existing four district courts.
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Greg
Abbott
Fire and Ice Fireworks Shoppers at Mr. W Store West University
Jodi Cash her 5 year old son Oliver and husband Eric Cash shop for fireworks at Mr. W store on West University Boulevard on a Wednesday afternoon. The scene captures a family buying supplies for the holiday season with the father not pictured.
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Fireworks stands gear up for New Year's Eve sales
Truckload Fireworks owner Jim Harris notes advice from a mentor on oilfield cycles. He hopes cold weather clears, boosting holiday sales as stands open from Dec 20 to Jan 1. Harris expects a strong jump on the big day, New Year’s Eve.
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Fireworks Stand Hours Listed For Holiday Weekend
Truckload fireworks operate Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday. Friday hours extend noon to midnight. FM 1936 location open Thursday 9 a.m. to midnight and Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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United Way of Odessa faces shortfall in fundraising goals
The Odessa nonprofit sector slowed as oil economy faltered, leaving United Way of Odessa short of its 2016 goal of 2.5 million. Executive Director Tom Pursel reported about 1.4 million raised with donations still lagging, noting several high donors cut back and uncertainty persists. The group has historically exceeded targets but anticipates not meeting this year’s goal amid low oil prices.
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