State wildlife feeders face fines in new park law
San Antonio reports visitors at state parks must not feed wildlife under a law taking effect this month. Fines can reach up to 500 dollars as officials cite close encounters with animals like deer raccoons and javelinas. Park director Walt Dabney notes prior incidents of animals being drawn to humans and the risk to campers.
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San Antonio
Walt Dabney
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Choke Canyon State Park
Fairfield Lake State Park
Dabney
San Antonio Express
Oan
National Park Service
Dallas teen in coma after 2019 rollover delays GMA segment
Sherri Dugan says Billy Trey Howell III from Permian High School was featured on Good Morning America but the broadcast was postponed due to presidential election coverage and Super Tuesday. Howell spent about five months in a coma after the one vehicle crash and has remained at Zale Lipsky University Hospital.
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Dallas
Billy
Trey” Howell III
Sherri Dugan
Trey
Dugan
Howell
Zale Lipsky University Hospital
Tragic Two Decades-Old Car Crash Claims Big Spring Man
A 21-year-old Big Spring man, Michael Scott Simpson, died at the scene after his 2000 Chevrolet Impala traveled out of control on FM 700. The car rolled at least twice in damp conditions, and authorities cited excessive speed as the likely factor. Simpson was declared dead by a justice of the peace, with his body sent for autopsy and funeral arrangements.
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Big Spring
Michael Scott Simpson
Lubbock
Nalley- Pickle & Welch Funeral
Roger Sweatt
Simpson
Sweatt
FM 700
Kingsland
Interstate 10
Balmorhea
Jesus Reyes Jr
Kenworth
DPS
Arnulfo Rivas
Pecos
Rivas
Reyes
Reeves County
Justice of the Peace
Rosendo Carrasco
Lake Lbj
Texas
Fund-raiser to aid Red Cross organized by LEPC
A local event hosted by the Local Emergency Planning Committee aims to raise funds for the Red Cross. Details on date, venue, and how to participate are to be announced. The effort emphasizes community support for disaster relief and emergency assistance programs.
Officials to discuss new Texas electrical license law
Odessa and Midland building officials will host a free meeting for local electricians at 6 30 p m Tuesday in UTPB CEED building main auditorium 1400 N FM 1788. William Kuntz executive director and Deputy Director Brian Francis of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will explain the Electrical Safety and Licensing Act and answer questions. For information call Ralph McCain at 335 3214.
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Odessa
Midland
UTPB
CEED
William Kuntz
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Brian Francis
Ralph McCain
County faces staffing and budget strains in prosecutions
Bright's office argues a court ruling favoring her but a new budget cycle led to eliminating a position, as health insurance premiums rise from 5400 to 7200 per employee for a 500 plus staff. Prosecutors stress prioritizing trials and improved scheduling to avoid missing cases. officials cite Code of Criminal Procedures on proceeding, dismissing, or resetting. Early voting for the March primaries runs through Friday.
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Bright
Austin
Commissioners Court
Sherwood Kupper
Lange
Code of Criminal Procedure
Justice of the Peace Precinct 4
Eddy Spivey
Linch
James Bobo
Barber
Mass General Uses Curbside Valet at Two Sites
Mass General has used Curbside Inc for valet service for eight to nine years, parking 400 to 450 cars daily at two sites. Feedback from cancer patients in winter is excellent and the program has received positive remarks. Also on the agenda is Chief Executive Officer William Webster's evaluation. Webster says he has served MCH nearly four years, earning 220000 dollars annually plus a car allowance. The meeting also includes approval of a master facilities MRI capital lease and a South Plains Biomedical contract renewal.
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Barlow
Amarillo
Mass General
Curbside Inc
Mike Neville
Police
Neville
William Webster
Webster
MCH
Burglaries Target Local 7 11 Store in Heist
Police report three men burglarized the 7 11 at 3660 W Eighth St taking 13 cases of beer. A witness saw them depart at 2 36 a.m. after the store closed at midnight. Glass door broken and seven Bud Light plus six Budweiser cases stolen.
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7-11
Eighth St
Sherrie Thompson
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