Simmons Announces Re election Bid For Ector County Commissioner
Precinct 2 commissioner Greg Simmons formally announces a fourth term bid. He defends fiscal conservatism, backs courthouse renovations and economic diversification projects. He plans to balance duties as Odessa bank president and public service while courting support from GOP colleagues.
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Police mistake teacher for threat at Bowie Junior High
ECISD police and Bowie police briefly responded to Bowie Junior High while a teacher with a rifle BB gun was mistaken for a threat. Two students found the toy under bleachers and alerted staff. Authorities say it was a mistaken identity and no charges will be filed.
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Saldana jailed for 60 years in Whataburger shooting
Midland District Court found Alex Saldana guilty of murder and four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for the November 16 2008 Whataburger shooting that killed Stephen Adams and narrowly missed four others. He received 60 years for murder and 10 years for each aggravated assault, all to run concurrently with $10 000 fines on each count.
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Man charged in fatal hit and run in Midland
A 21-year-old man, Matthew Zamazal, turned himself in to Midland police after a fatal crash at Wall Street and Thomason Drive. He faces manslaughter and failing to stop and render aid charges. a 2001 Ford F-250 linked to the crash was found at his home. Victim Vickie Ann Rodriguez, 49, died at Midland Memorial Hospital. A truck passenger surrendered but was not charged.
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Odessa blotter roundup of recent felonies and thefts
The blotter lists aggravated robbery at Kent Kwik 3722 Andrews Highway where a clerk was threatened and beer stolen. Burglary reports include homes on Matamoras Street North Texas Avenue Copus Avenue with multiple items stolen and damage. Other entries note credit card abuse, deadly conduct, marijuana and controlled substance charges, a theft from Aghorn Energy, robberies at La Playa lot and Whataburger, and unauthorized vehicle use involving a 2004 Ford Expedition and a 2005 Mitsubishi Galant. Assertions cite suspects Francisco Cintron and Andrew Garcia with bonds of 17500 and 16000, plus Vance Stark bond 7500.
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