Courthouse gun law sparks debate in Ector County
The 2014 Texas measure strengthens gun rights on state property and allows complaints to the State Attorney General's Office about bans. Local officials in Ector County express safety concerns and note courthouses remain restricted, while the annex permits some licensed carry in mixed-use areas under state law.
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Ector County Court approves multiple updates and agreements
The Commissioners Court discusses gun safety remarks by Eckert and approves actions including a crime scene vehicle donation from Odessa, a 2016 sole source list, road project updates, Knox Avenue bid, and amendment to intergovernmental cooperation with the Department of State Health Services. The court also approves a hangar lease with Permian Basin Supply, a pipeline cutting agreement with Dos Amigos, network infrastructure funding, overtime for district clerk deputies, a revision to the employee handbook on guns, and health plan lab authorization. A restatement of the deferred compensation plan and county financial statements is approved.
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Rollover on West Loop 338 Injures Mother and Three Children
Four occupants were hospitalized after a vehicle overturned on West Loop 338 Monday morning. DPS and Odessa Fire/Rescue responded. Trooper Justin Baker said the mother and her three children suffered serious injuries and names were not released as family contact was sought.
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STEM team drives RES-Q challenge with Heartbreakers as alternates
Vann leads 15 member STEM group at Lee High School in Odessa. nine competed January 23 at the North Texas South League Championship hosted by Texas Tech University with 17 league teams and more than 30 attendees. The Feb 20 event features 36 teams across three leagues, and the team aims to finish in the top four.
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