Authorities release name of train accident victim
A news release identifies Haynes as the train collision victim killed at the First and Dixie crossing. Union Pacific officials stress crossings need warnings and barriers, and note education programs to prevent such accidents. Other past incidents along nearby routes are referenced with limited detail.
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Abigail Alvarez
Rocky Lane Road
Newell Road
Alvarez
West Murphy Street
South Crane Avenue
Penwell
Man Threatened Officers While Mocking Gang Ties Arrested
Joshua Rojero, 28, was arrested Tuesday at 551 am and charged with obstruction or retaliation a third degree felony resisting arrest a class A misdemeanor and silent abuse call to 9 1 1 a class B misdemeanor after repeatedly calling 9 1 1 then remaining silent and threatening officers while claiming gang status with West Texas He resisted while being detained and tried to pull away as handcuffs went on. He is held at Ector County Detention Center on 1500 in bonds.
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Odessa
Joshua Rojero
Ector County
Royal Inn
W. Second St
Rojero
Cation. Dispatch
West Texas
Powerball dreams and odds in a hometown column
Nathaniel Miller muses on the latest Powerball draw uncertain winner, noting the slim odds and the fantasy of sudden wealth. He jokes about debt, a dream vacation, and potential fame while urging readers to enjoy the idea without overestimating money’s happiness.
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Nathaniel Miller
Iraqi refugee allegedly plotted Houston mall bomb attacks
Federal agent Jes Hardan, an Iraqi refugee since 2009, was indicted on three counts including attempting to aid ISIL. He allegedly sought to blow two Houston malls, including the Galleria, and to build electronic transmitters for detonating devices using cellphones. A bond ruling found serious flight risk amid testimony that he planned mass killings. Governor Abbott criticized refugee resettlement policy in light of the arrest.
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al Hardan
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Greg Abbott
DPS pursuit ends in arrest collision report
The release notes a pursuit by Texas State Trooper Christopher Weimer involving a 2014 Ford Mustang driven by Floyd and a 2015 GMC. The incident occurred near Garfield intersection with no injuries reported as both vehicles stopped after reckless driving.
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Emery
Odessa blotter notes multiple burglaries and thefts
A list of felony crimes reports detailed jan 12 incidents in Odessa with addresses on North Dixie Boulevard East 52nd Street North Grandview Avenue and East Highway 80. Burglary of buildings and vehicles, thefts, and a forgery report involve several residents and Martinez Funeral Home with several value estimates attached.
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Odessa
North Dixie Boulevard
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Grandview Avenue
East Highway 80
East 30Th Street
Martinez Funeral Home
S. Dixie Blvd
East 53Rd Street
Tanglewood Lane
Permian Basin Gun Show Returns to Ector Coliseum
The Permian Basin Gun Show returns to Ector County Coliseum from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. January 23 and 24 featuring vendors selling books knives ammunition reloading supplies blow guns coins pistol grips and Army surplus. Sponsored by John and Shirley Pokorny.
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