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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 2016

Page

8

Balloon crash near Lockhart mourned as deadly blaze

A hot air balloon carrying at least 16 people burst into flames and crashed in a pasture near Lockhart Texas. Authorities say there were no apparent survivors and a full federal probe will begin. The operator Heart of Texas Hot Air Balloon Rides previously appeared unregistered in Texas.

Luxor Egypt Wylie Erik Grosof National Transportation Safety Board Grosof Heart of Texas Fot Air Balloon Rides Heart of Texas San Antonio Houston Austin Texas Erik Grosef Caldwell County Daniel Law DPS Robbie Barrera Lockhart

Parolee Surrenders After Odessa Standoff on Crestview Drive

Jose Andres Villareal Jr a 38 year old parolee barricaded himself inside a Crestview Drive home in Odessa for over three hours before surrendering. Police and SWAT blocked streets and evacuated neighbors while negotiators attempted to coax him out. No injuries were reported and a search warrant was planned for the home.

Odessa SWAT Jose Andres Villareal Jr Crestview Drive Villareal Steve LeSueur LeSueur Maple Bonham Avenues Ray Lascano Lascano Bonham Avenue Jose Andres Villareal

Family battles rare intestinal condition of Emi

Rojas and Ackerman describe Emi born with a herniated intestinal tract misaligned in the abdomen. Emi suffers pain and constipation with motility issues, needing frequent doctor visits, medications, and costly out of pocket care. Family logistics include care for grandson and multiple relatives.

Emi Rojas Ackerman Motil Lubbock Andres Gonzales Jr Alyssa Esquivel Alejandra Gonzales

Donations Help Emi Esquirel Fight Illness At Local Credit Union

Donations can be made at First Basin Credit Union locations to support Emi Esquirel as she battles a chronic illness. Her mother and family describe Emi as loving and resilient, noting she tires easily but remains determined to push through with help from loved ones.

First Basin Credit Union Amparo Emi’ Esquirel Rojas Emi

Officials: Man Kills 3 Year Old Daughter Then Himself

Montgomery County authorities report a Conroe man killed his 3 year old daughter and then killed himself after losing custody. Deputy Chief Deputy Matt Rodrigue said deputies were serving papers when the father refused entry and texted the mother that he would harm the child.

Conroe Montgomery County Precinct 3 Matt Rodrigue KTRK

World Breastfeeding Week Photo Exhibit at Midland County Library

The Permian Basin Breastfeeding Coalition hosts its 4th annual World Breastfeeding Week Reception and Photo Exhibit from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Midland County Library Centennial location 2503 W Loop 250 next to Best Buy. Refreshments and door prizes will be provided.

Permian Basin Breastfeeding Coalition Midland County Library W. Loop 250 Best Buy Permian Basin

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