Dallas surgeon grapples with race and police tension
In Dallas Parkland Hospital trauma surgeon Dr. Brian Williams describes the daily conflict of being a black doctor amid national racial tensions. He recalls the aftermath of a deadly five-officer attack, expresses fear and distrust of law enforcement, yet emphasizes open discussion and bridging race relations. Williams cites his role with police colleagues and his efforts to model calm encounters for his daughter.
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Stabbing suspect charged in home burglary case
Ector County deputies linked 43 year old transient James Edward Long to a July 2 home burglary where jewelry vanished from a West 26th Street residence. Long, already jailed for an aggravated assault on Michael D. Long, allegedly admitted taking the jewels and police recovered them from his jail inventory. The aggravated assault occurred June 28 on West University Boulevard. Bond on the burglary remains unset. Odessa police also sought two gunmen who robbed a woman at an ATM on Grandview Avenue, forcing her to strip before taking her 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe valued and described by police for tips.
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Bank of America Robbery in Odessa Area
A man described as a bald black male in his 30s to 40s robbed the Bank of America at Seventh Street and Grant Avenue on Monday around 12 08 p.m. He handed a teller a note demanding money but did not show a weapon. No injuries occurred as witnesses said the act was brief. He fled east on Seventh Street then south on Texas Avenue with an unknown amount of money. The FBI joined the investigation and police released the description and suspect actions.
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Harvard
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Atlanta
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Grant Avenue
Odessa
Steve LeSueur
LeSueur
Texas Avenue
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Medicaid planning firm touts assets protection services
Melson and Associates promotes Medicaid nursing home planning to preserve assets, citing legal guidelines and a Miller Trust. The firm offers free consultations, assists with applications, and claims high success, with Michael Melson inviting requests for brochures and workshops. Clients include professionals. services operate under attorney direction and maintain confidentiality.
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Melson and Associates
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