Ancient tortoise dig near Snyder reveals two million year old habitat
Paleontology team led by John Moretti at Roland Springs Ranch east of Snyder excavates a streambed revealing Hesperotestudo tortoises and over 50 species. The dig, now in its tenth year, uses grid mapping and fine sediment washing to recover tiny mouse teeth and other fossils while teaching volunteers and hosting tours through mid July.
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Moretti
Museum of Texas Tech University
Roland Springs
Snyder
Galapagos
Nebraska
ATV Rider Crashes Into Wall Suffering Severe Injuries
An all terrain vehicle rider without a helmet lost control while westbound on Bluebird Street at 30 mph and slammed into a cinder block wall. The teen or young adult sustained severe facial injuries and a broken left arm, taken to Medical Center Hospital for treatment.
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Bluebird St
Center
Milburn Avenues
Bluebird Street
Joey White
White
Medical Center Hospital
Assault reported outside East Eighth Street business
A man sustained minor injuries Monday after a fight with his brother in law in the parking lot of El Rancho Supermercado on East Eighth Street. Odessa police and firefighters responded at 7:35 p.m. to the 1500 block of East 10th Street. The victim drove away and was uncooperative. no arrests were made and the injuries were not treated.
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el Rancho Supermercado
East Eighth Street
Odessa
East
10Th Street
Robert Carruth
Five Train Cars Derby In Texas Spill Hazardous Chemical
Five train cars overturned near San Antonio spilling about 1000 gallons of sodium hydroxide. Two men in a tug car were injured lightly and treated on scene. A nearby flea market was evacuated and soil and vegetation are being cleaned up. The line is owned by Schlumberger with cleanup and investigation by the company.
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San Antonio
Bexar County
Sheriff's Office
Monica Ramos
Ramos
Schlumberger
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Frank Worth
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Marilyn Monroe
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