Heat, Homeless Women in Odessa Seek Relief Under Tree
Rose has lived in Odessa for three months, cannot join Jesus House due to gender, and rests under a shady tree by Murphy and Pearl. She previously served in ministry and as a teacher's aide, but a drinking problem led to Salvation Army aid and a later expulsion after a fight. Friend Della urges help to restart their lives while they cope with extreme heat. OH THE NET The Salvation Army www.salvationarmysouth.org/TX.htm
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Hughes Ranch Fire Threatens Homes Near Fort Davis and Marfa
Crews from Texas Forest Service and volunteer departments fought a 10 000 acre grass fire in Presidio and Jeff Davis counties. The Hughes Ranch Fire stretched 11 miles long and 1.5 miles wide, threatening about 60 homes with 75 more at Boys Encampment evacuated. Five aerial tankers assisted before being grounded at 8:30 p.m. with no reported injuries or structure losses.
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Buddy West Remains In Serious Condition In Odessa
Odessa reports state representative George E. Buddy West remains in serious condition at Medical Center Hospital after Tuesday night upgrade from critical. Candy Wright said he stays in the cardiac care unit. West, eight-term District 81 member, was taken off a ventilator Tuesday. he has been hospitalized since May 29.
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Rural Texas community under state probe by DPS and AG
Authorities in a rural Texas ranching area say the Texas Department of Public Safety and the attorney general's office have taken over the investigation request. Both agencies confirm an inquiry is active but refuse to estimate how long the probe will take.
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TX Rangers And DPS Probe FLDS Ranch Abuses
The Yearning For Zion Ranch in west Texas remains under criminal investigation after authorities recovered 440 children to their parents. Prosecutors face challenges including limited DNA access and scarce willing witnesses while Warren Jeffs faces related charges.
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Man Accused of Being a Fugitive Appears in Court
In Baldwin City Alabama a 50 year old man faced federal court after Tuesday arrest on charges of fugitive from justice and failure to comply as a sex offender. Pecos Police Chief Clay McKinney said he was in Alabama for the arrest of Randall Lee Stephens and was unsure when Stephens would be brought back to Pecos.
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Criminal mischief and theft report in Odessa area
An Odessa man reported 2000 dollars in damages to his vehicle at 1100 block East 44th Street at 11 01 p m Tuesday. Chavez Law Firm at 121 E Fourth St reported a 1550 dollar check taken from its building between May 24 and Tuesday.
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Family sues over courtroom spankings in Cameron County
A Los Fresnos family seeks court intervention to stop Judge Gustavo Garza from ordering spankings in his courtroom. The petition alleges Garza instructed a stepfather to strike a 14 year old girl with a heavy paddle, claiming the act was required to avoid truancy fines. The suit asks for Garza's removal and a court order halting the practice.
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