Snow photo mix up stirs Texas snow mystery
Ken Brodnax analyzes a Longview News Journal clipping claiming a Feb 2000 snow photo shows Odessa, revealing the image actually dated Dec 12 1998 by photographer Nick de la Torre. The column ponders timing quirks, misfiled dates, and potential Y2K or cyberspace mixups behind the viral snow tale.
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Longview News-Journal
East Texas
Odessa
Missouri
Washington
Texas
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Nick de la Torre
Odessa American
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Briana Buford
Briana Bufford
Associated Press
Nick
Florida
Computerland
Jay Leno
Funk Family
Panhandle
Amarillo
Four charged after Hobbs standoff ends with arrests
Hobbs police arrested four residents after a five hour standoff in southeast Hobbs near Motel Row. Dwayne Shanks, 19, faces aggravated assault on an officer conspiracy and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Jerry Hare, 18, is charged with conspiracy, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and harboring or aiding a felon. A 15 year old and another person also face conspiracy and harboring a felon charges.
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Hobbs
N.M
Dwayne Shanks
Jerry Hare
Blythe Frausto
E. Cain St
Shanks
Frausto
Alpine Prepares for 14th Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering
More than 3,000 enthusiasts are expected in Alpine for Sul Ross State University’s 14th Annual Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering. The event runs Friday through the weekend with poetry readings, a chuckwagon feed, a dance, and cowboy attire exhibits. Local organizers expect visitors from across the country and note the gathering is the second oldest of its kind in the United States.
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Sul Ross State University
Karen Green
Tucker
United States
Chuck Milner
Oklahoma
Milner
Carla McFarland
Death-row inmate ordered released after missed deadline
Calv in Jerold Burdine, 46, on death row for 16 years, must be freed within five days as state lawyers missed a deadline for a new trial or release. U S District Judge David Hittner ruled Burdine’s 1984 conviction was void due to defense counsel sleep, though he did not bar retrial. The state appealed to the 5th Circuit while Burdine’s lawyers expressed guarded optimism.
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Houston
Calvin Jerold Burdine
U.S
David Hittner
Burdine
Hittner
United States
5Th
Circuit Court of Appeals
Heather Browne
Robert L. McGlasson
Wise
Greenwell backs review of Texas death penalty system
Republican candidate Tom Greenwell for Place 1 on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals says he would not back a moratorium on executions but supports a review of capital punishment. He emphasizes cooperation among judges and clearer explanations of decisions to avoid sounding results-oriented.
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Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Tom Greenwell
Illinois
Greenwell
Texas
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Court of Criminal Appeals
Two arrested after 1500 pounds of marijuana found in pickup
Hudspeth County ranch road encounter leads to the Feb 21 arrest of Ali Leal Mendoza and Rodney Galindo both 18 with more than 1500 pounds of marijuana in their Chevrolet Silverado bed. Assistant U.S. Attorney John Klassen said they face up to 40 years if convicted on possession with intent to distribute. Pecos grand jury to consider indictments next week. case would be prosecuted in Pecos.
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Sierra Blanca
Hudspeth
U.S
John Klassen
Ali Leal Mendoza
Rodney Galindo
Klassen
Pecos
Border Patrol
Bosque Crossing
Humane Society open house offers reduced pet adoptions and shots
The Ector County Humane Society hosts a Saturday open house offering discounted adoptions and $7.50 rabies shots through Angel Veterinary Clinic. Dogs and cats will be housed separately to ease safety concerns, says vice president Allie Francis.
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Humane Society Open House
Ector County Humane Society
Allie Francis
Becky Battershell
Angel Veterinary Clinic
Francis
C.J. Mann
Mann
the Humane Society
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