Standoff Ends as Suspect Surrendered After SWAT Entry
Police blocked Eisenhower Avenue during a two hour standoff with a suspect described as strong and large. A K 9 unit and SWAT entered after a flash bang, causing a minor forehead wound to the suspect and injuries to some officers. The man was taken to hospital and later detained for mental health evaluation. An earlier Odessa incident in 1997 was cited by officials.
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Jon Lee
Rod Jansen
Jansen
38Th Street
Jenkins
Gettings
Special Weapons and Tactics
SWAT
OPD
Odessa
Randy L. Redd
E. 44Th St
Redd
Comptroller to conduct first state Internet unclaimed property auction
The Texas Comptroller's office will hold a July 22 simulcast auction in San Antonio at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center with bids from around the world via auctionchannel.com. Items valued over 500000 include gold coins watches jewelry and stamps led by a 3.2 carat loose diamond valued at 25000. Preview set for July 21.
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Austin
San Antonio
Auctionchannel.com
Carole Keeton Rylander
e-Texas
Rylander
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
Art camp blends cookies, mosaics and dolls for summer fun
Laurinda Kidd leads art potpourri as kids decorate cookies, craft kachina dolls and mosaics. Beau, a former attendee, returns as a teacher saying he does it for the kids. Allison Butler, 11, enjoys the camp which averages eight children per class with over a hundred attending each summer. Call 368-7222 for details.
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Laurinda Kidd
Kidd
Beau
Allison Butler
Allison
Beth Davidson
Clark faces long transplant recovery with two homes to manage
Rhonda Clark prepares for a bone marrow transplant in San Antonio while maintaining two residences to support living expenses. Her sister, Tama, Charley, and later her mother and aunt, will help with her children in San Angelo. Funds are being raised to cover hospital living costs and uncovered medicines, with donations directed to local banks in Midland and San Angelo.
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Clark
San Antonio
Tama
Charley
San Angelo
Houston
Rhonda Clark
Community National Bank
E. Florida
Midland
San Angelo National Bank
Fireworks ban decision to be set by commissioners Monday
Ector County commissioner Freddie Gardner says rainfall over the weekend could persuade the Forrest Service to lower the drought indicator and lift the ban. Ode ssa remains below average rainfall per the National Weather Service while fireworks related fires have declined due to public awareness and caution. Local officials urge safety and keeping firefighting gear nearby during Fourth of July celebrations.
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Freddie Gardner
Ector County
Forrest Service
Odessa
National Weather Service
White
Tuminowski
Best Practices award winners in HUD program noted
Local winners across Amarillo El Paso Lubbock and surrounding area celebrate Best Practices in HUD programs highlighting collaboration with government agencies nonprofits and private partners. Winners compete regionally before national selection. Residents praise home ownership gains and neighborhood stability as families relocate into new houses in the area.
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Barisher
George
Amarillo
el Paso
Lubbock
HUD
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Florida
WN. Golder
W.A.C
Mattress Liquidators
Bert
North Grant Ave
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