Bus Crash Tragedy Involving Inmates Leaves Survivors Hospitalized
After a prison transport bus was struck by a train near Midland, eight prisoners died and several others were severely injured. Surviving officers and inmates were hospitalized, with Officer Jason Self in critical condition. Families desiring updates faced hospital visitation policies, as officials wrestled with privacy and access amid the chaotic scene.
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Ice
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Eligio Garcia
Abilene
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University Medical Center
Lubbock
Self
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Pineda
Medical Center Hospital
Rivera
Byron Wilson
Tyler Townsend
Jesus Reyna
Kaleb Wise
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Michael Stewart
Angel Vasquez
Jeremiah Rodriguez
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Damien Rodriguez
Odessa
Midland
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el Paso
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Remigio Pineda
Florez
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Ector County
Brad Timmons
Timmons
NTSB
Kotowski
Los Angeles
Marion
Ark
Union Pacific
Penwell prison bus crash victims identified and autopsies planned
The Penwell bus crash left ten dead including correctional officers Jason Self and others from TDCJ and several inmates. Autopsies were planned for the eight prisoners and the two officers as investigators from NTSB and DPS review cause, safety, and procedures. Parole eligibility and prior convictions are listed for those involved. Local authorities and the Texas House observed a moment of respect for the victims.
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DPS
Penwell
National Transportation Safety Board
NTSB
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TDC
Odessa
McDonald St
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Interstate 20
Cpl
Steve LeSueur
Clark
Office of Inspector General Division
Texas House of Representatives
I-20
Brooks Landgraf
Rodessa
Gasoline prices fall across Texas to $1.87 a gallon
AAA Texas reports Texas pump prices average 1.87 per gallon down eight cents from last week. The state sees a year over year drop of 1.24 dollars, with Corpus Christi highest at 1.95 and Amarillo and Fort Worth lowest at 1.79. National average stands at 2.08. Gas prices are at their lowest since May 2009.
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