Apartment fire in Sunset Apartments ruled accidental
Odessa Fire Marshal Detra White said a candle started the New Year fire that trapped four people in a second floor unit. Firefighters rescued the family through a shattered bedroom window. The blaze destroyed two units and heavily damaged two more, leaving residents displaced as Red Cross aid and donations followed.
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FutureGen ride ends in disappointment for West Texas site
The 2007 FutureGen bid spotlighted Odessa and Penwell as finalists to host a near zero emissions coal plant. Penwell was chosen to compete, but Mattoon Illinois won the national site after DOE raised cost concerns. Texas officials say momentum remains for future clean coal projects.
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Odessa man jailed for cocaine possession on Washington Ave
A 26 year old Odessa man was arrested at 1:20 a.m. Wednesday in the 700 block of Washington Avenue and charged with possession of cocaine. Jason Villarreal, 3727 Andrews Highway, remained in the Ector County Detention Center on a $7,500 bond. Thefts reported by Family Powersports at 3506 Golder Ave involve an ATV valued at $7,699 taken between 8 a.m. Nov. 27 and 4 p.m. Friday in the 3500 block of Golder Ave. Odessa police Department official site listed.
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Local Builders Affected by Labor Shift and 2008 Prices
Construction leaders say the labor shift and material costs push Odessa prices higher with 2008 homes expected around current levels. Average new home value rose to 218 626 and builders note crews from Lubbock return as oilfield demand wanes. Projects near MCM Plaza include a Wienerschnitzel and a future Lowe’s with March completions targeted.
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Six March primary races set for Ector County
Ector County will hold six county level primary races on March 4 with Republicans contesting for county attorney precinct 1 constables precinct 1 2 and 3 commissioner precinct 1 and 3 and district and county posts. Democrats have two candidates for precinct 1 commissioner and Barbara Graff for county wide post with Norman Witcher seeking the precinct 3 constable seat.
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Dale Childers
Steven Brennan
Geoffrey Schwende
David Lewallen
John Bermen
Dean Johnston
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Barbara Horn
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Linda Young Angsley
Chet Bales
Barbara Graff
Norman Witcher
Autopsy confirms Vela died from several gunshot wounds
Autopsy results released Tuesday confirm Alfredo Losoya Vela, shot December 20 by Midland police, died of multiple gunshot wounds. Vela, 38, was shot twice in the chest and once in the arm as officers with the SWAT team executed a high risk narcotics warrant at 905 North Weatherford Avenue. Officer Mark Garza, a five year veteran, fired a .223 rifle and remains on paid administrative leave. Investigations are being conducted by the Midland Police and the Texas Rangers into the officer involved shooting. Vela was wanted on a charge of delivery of a controlled substance.
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