No Snow Yet as Warm Air Delays Permian Basin Storm
In Odessa Midland a warm upper air pocket kept heavy snowfall away though forecasting urged a major snow event. Meteorologist Greg Morgan noted erosion of the warm layer with a late onset. Residents weighed the delay and possible ice on roads as TxDOT prepared with extra salt and bulk magnesium chloride for winter driving conditions.
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Greg Morgan
Kosatv
Morgan
National Weather Service
Permian Basin
Alejandro Ortiz
Odessan Edson Lopez
Lopez
E. University Blvd
TXDOT
Glen Sarum
Texas Department of Transportation
Odessa
Hobbs
Sarum
Texas
West Texas
Shelter opens as 17 stay at Big Blue House shelter
Fron Friday morning 17 people remain in partially completed rooms at the Big Blue House shelter as volunteers expand space. Residents like Gene Taylor praise the clean facilities and sober environment while staff manage daily challenges and help access AA meetings ID cards and work. Taylor says he sought help for addiction after living on streets. Fiddler notes new arrivals daily and vows to add beds or mats to accommodate those seeking recovery.
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Fiddler
Gene Taylor
Taylor
Big Blue House
Lcame
Alcoholics Anonymous
Odessa shoppers swarm grocers as storm looms
shoppers crowd Odessa stores stocking up for the cold forecast. H E B at 3801 E 42nd St awaits a firelog shipment after earlier food delays due to ice. Wal Mart Supercenter on JBS Parkway and Loop 338 report heavy traffic and widespread demand for heaters, blankets, water, and staples.
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Odessa
42Nd St
Texas
Dave Sandel
Sandel
Marleen Maxie
Wal-Mart Supercenter
Jbs Parkway
Maxie
Wal- Mart
Perry
Lowe's No. 35
W. University Blvd
Kenneth Mangus
Mangus
Unsolved Texas homicide linked to Blackwell arrest warrant
In 1988 Jennings was found shot and burned at 7517 Andrews Highway. An April warrant for Blackwell followed, with investigators unsure of motive. Deputies note Blackwell could have fled anywhere, yet Texas draws the mystery, likened to Unsolved Mysteries or Jay Leno.
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Jennings
Andrews Highway
Donaldson
Blackwell
Odessa
Gary Duesler
Texas
Jay Leno
Craddick vows better contact after Speaker battle
In his first public interview since the House leadership fight Tom Craddick reflects on lessons from the uprising. He says he and his wife Nadine talk with members but acknowledge not all concerns were heard and some say he retaliated by killing bills. He urges more two way communication and responsibility.
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House
Tom Craddick
Midland
Nadine
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