Affluenza mom complains of Texas jail conditions
Tonya Couch and her son Ethan Couch have been the focus of public scorn since the 2013 drunken driving wreck. Sheriff Dee Anderson said Tonya complained about jail accommodations during her appearance on a hindering the apprehension charge, but he reminded her this is a jail, not a resort.
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Tarrant County
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Officer Recognized for Night Shift Service During Pharmacy Burglary
LeSueur notes Hahn, a former volunteer firefighter, earned praise for his Night shift work as he helped chase two burglary suspects at Town and County Pharmacy. Hahn, on duty around 529 a.m. December 23, aided police in locating the second suspect and remained ready for more emergency calls throughout the day.
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Odessa area mobile home parks stay robust despite downturn
Market players report steady demand for manufactured housing in Odessa despite economic softening. Abilene firm Mobile Home Concepts notes occupancy remains strong as foreclosures rise and park rents climb from about 100 to 350 dollars per lot. Park owner says high occupancy persists due to limited space for new units.
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Mobile Home Park Holds Steady as Vacancies Align with Downturn
In a slowing economy, a mobile home park remains busy with only two Friday vacancies, one for a mobile home and one for an RV, totaling 615 units with about 40 RV spaces. Autry notes turnover focuses on owner-rented mobiles, while foreclosures are few. Residents weigh frugality against hopes for homeownership, valuing mobility over buying.
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FM 1788 widening project starts in Midland County
TXDOT announces a year long widening project on FM 1788 from SH 191 to SH 158 in northwest Midland County. Price Construction LTD won with a 17.3 million dollar bid to add five lanes between 191 and Craddick Highway, and three lanes to 158.
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Price Construction Ltd
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Father found guilty of carving pentagram into son's back
Brent Bartel, 42, of Richland Hills, was convicted in Tarrant County court of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a family member and injury to a child for carving a pentagram into his 6 year old son’s back in 2012. The boy is now 9 and was treated for his wounds. Sentencing followed the verdict. Bartel faces up to life in prison.
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Brent Bartel
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Lindy Bartel
Tarrant
Joetta Keene
Infrastructure upgrades planned for Odessa District roads
Texas Department of Transportation announces improvements at three Odessa District locations in coming weeks. Fort Stockton will gain a pedestrian push button crossing with audible signals at BI 10 West Dickinson Boulevard and North Colpitts Boulevard, with intermittent traffic delays during conduit work. Stanton shifts BI 20 at Highway 137 to a four way stop with flashing beacons near the railroad, and Odessa’s West Loop 338 at Eighth Street will be raised and briefly converted to a four way stop. Willis Electric Co. of Abilene won the $227 438.43 bid.
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Texas Department of Transportation
West Dickinson Boulevard
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