City police, ECISD, Cable One offer free public Internet access
Odessa residents can use the Internet and computer workstations at three police storefronts after a three month effort by the Odessa Police Department Cable One and the Ector County Independent School District. ECISD supplied refurbished computers Cable One provides Internet service and the department offers three free printers for public use. The program aims to help students and parents access technology.
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Music City
Odessa
Jim Jenkins
Odessa Police Department
Cable One
Ector County Independent School District
ECISD
Jenkins
Jerry McGuire
Vernon Stokes
Stokes
Roy Benavides
Pool safety tips for protecting children near water
CPSC recommends four foot barriers around pools with self closing latches and reachable latches. Use power safety covers for off season, keep rescue gear and emergency numbers nearby, and ensure CPR knowledge. Install pool alarms and consider underwater alarms with remote receivers for indoor awareness. If a child is missing, check the pool immediately.
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CPSC
Drowning risks rise as pools prompt safety rules
Experts warn that children can drown quickly even when adults answer a phone. A 1997 NCIPC study found drowning second to leading cause of injury deaths for kids, with 905 deaths that year. Officials urge barriers, vigilant supervision, and ready emergency plans, noting residential pools are main danger and fences help.
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National Center For Injury Prevention and Control
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Ann Brown
NCIPC
Gino Solla
Rick Anderson
Ector County Health Department
Police to present crash evidence to district attorney
Odessa investigators will submit evidence from the July rollover that killed KWES TV reporter Jennifer Gutierrez to the district attorney after paperwork is completed. Lt. Brian Bogart said the investigation indicates Gutierrez, speeding, took evasive action and left the roadway. A witness interviewed by police suggested a small white car was involved.
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Ente Oe Ee
Sere Sones Arnes
Brian Bogart
Jennifer Gutierrez
Bogart
District Attorney's Office
Gutierrez
Kwes TV Charnel 9
Lee
Ms. Gutierrez
Grand jury indicts two men on robbery and murder
A northeast Texas man is indicted on attempted capital murder for a shooting during a West Odessa robbery. Ricky Grumbles faces two counts of aggravated robbery and potential 25 to life if convicted. Grumbles robbed Bob and Sheila Black at gunpoint. James Glidwell was shot three times while confronting him and is recovering in hospital. Grumbles was later found in an abandoned Midland County house after days fleeing authorities.
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Texas
James Allen Glidwell
Ector County
Ricky Glen Grumbles
Bobby Bland
Glidwell
Grumbles
Troy Davis
Sheriff's Office
Midland County
Ector
Midland Sheriff's Deputies
Combest offers Korea War 50th anniversary commemorative pin
Veterans of the Korean War can apply through U S Rep Larry Combest office for a June issued pin marking the 50th anniversary. Eligible are those who served June 25 1950 to July 27 1953 or spouses and families. Apply with DD 214 or equivalent and mail or fax or email via Combest site.
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U.S
Larry Combest
Department of Defense
Washington, D.C
Combest
Rubbock
Danny Henry
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4372
Korea
National Guard
Dickerson
House
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