Police defend speed traps as safety tool despite mixed views
Tarbet argues speed traps boost safety and compliance, noting past speeds of 70s near schools. A 22 year old said speeding ticket for 55 in a 35 zone was fair. Officers monitor busy intersections weekly under Red for a Reason and Click It or Ticket campaigns, aiming to reduce speed related crashes and injuries.
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Midland Odessa fire ban debated amid rainfall and court action
Officials weighed lifting a burn ban after recent rain with Midland wary of disaster status while Odessa faced a hearing about legal authority. Outdoor cooking rules were issued with strict conditions and preparations for emergencies remained in place as rainfall totals varied by location.
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Odessa
Schlemeyer
Harris
Weldon Kirk
Sweetwater
Ector
Caddel
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Border to lead Shallowater Middle School in Texas switch
Kenny Border, long time ECISD administrator born in Odessa, will resign to become principal of Shallowater Middle School in the 2A district north west of Lubbock. He plans to end ECISD duties after summer school on July 13 and says he will miss Permian High and the Odessa community.
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Alma Guerrero
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Odessa
Permian High
Germany hopes for Iran response at Berlin talks
Germany said it hopes Iran will respond soon to incentives to halt its nuclear program and suggested that Iran’s foreign minister could set a date at weekend talks in Berlin. President Ahmadinejad had warned of a response by mid August to the U S driven move.
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On duty in Afghanistan Mortars by night water by day
In Baghran Valley soldiers of the 2nd Battalion 87th Infantry Regiment endure extreme heat and dehydration while lifting heavy gear. Under Operation Mountain Thrust, about 10,000 allied troops storm remote Helmand ridges to block Taliban routes. IV drips appear but raise safety concerns. resupply relies on pack donkeys and air drops due to limited helicopter access.
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Deltona
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Taliban
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Williams
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