Emory family tragedy shocks rural Texas town
In Emory Texas a teenage girl is charged with capital murder in a pre dawn home attack that killed Penny Caffey 37 and her two sons Tyler 8 and Matthew 13. Terry Caffey survived after four gunshot wounds and a house fire. Three other suspects aged 18 to 20 were arraigned on the same charges. Authorities say the girl was forced to break up with a boyfriend prior to the killings. Investigators recovered one weapon and search for another. The Caffey family were members of Miracle Faith Baptist Church where mourners gathered on Sunday.
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Filing deadlines near for ECISD and city elections
Filing deadlines approach for municipal races including ECISD school board Place 2 4 5 and 7 and Odessa College Place 4 5 7. Incumbents Doyle Woodall LY Foreman Randy Rives Ray Ann Zant Gary Johnson J.E. Pressly plus others have filed or will file by March 10 with election set for May 10 and March 10 filing close time at 5 30 p m for some districts. Information via ECISD district operations office and Odessa College administration building and city secretary’s office. Online resources listed.
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Ector County Independent School District
Ations
N. Sam Houston Ave
Doyle Woodall
Butch” Foreman
Yollie Wilkins
Lorrie Vickers
Mary Franco
Ray Ann Zant
Gary Johnson
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Pressly
W. University Blvd
Larry Melton
Bill Cleaver
James Goates
City Hall
Eighth St
Oil contractor linked to Bush family faces drug charge
Robert Pace Andrews, 52, owner of Andrews Technologies Inc. in Houston, is charged with felony possession of a controlled substance after a young woman died of a cocaine overdose at his townhouse. He was in Beijing on business and has not been arrested. His former wife, Maria Bush, is now married to Neil Bush, brother of President George W. Bush.
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Daily school announcements list TAKS and events
Milam Magnet Elementary and other campuses post daily notices from 7:50 a.m. to 8:10 a.m. for AR recognition TAKS tests reading and writing, morning assemblies, and upcoming musical performances. Descriptions cover TAKS testing days, class activities, picture days, and special programs across multiple campuses including San Jacinto Zavala Bowe Crockett Hood Nimitz Milburn and Odessa Christian School with PTA events and staff notes.
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Jamie Miller
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Zavala Elementary
Midland
Ector County polling sites for presidential primary election
A full list of Ector County polling locations and hours for Tuesday’s presidential primary. Polls run 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voter questions may call 498-4030. Locations include Murry Fly Elementary, Cavazos Elementary, and many others across Precincts 101 through 412 plus Mission Dorado. Republicans vote at Odessa Country Club. Democrats at Fairmont Park Church.
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Ector County
Murry Fly
Westview Drive
Cavazos
W. 16Th St
Kellys Turner
W. Sycamore St
E. Vfw Lane
East 63Rd Street
Sherwood Community Building
N. Dixie Blvd
University Park Baptist Church
N. Golder Ave
Goldsmith Community Building
E. Avenue H
Mission Dorado
Odessa Country Club
Fairway Drive
Fairmont Park Church
N. Midland Drive
Midland Odessa Christian Women Luncheon at Ranchland Hills
Around the Basin notes a Midland Odessa Christian Women Connection luncheon at Ranchland Hills Country Club from 1 30 to 1pm. Gayle Dodson discusses Roy Rogers Riders Rules and Kathy Warr presents a journey in search of true love. Admission 14 dollars at the door. Contact numbers 520 4502 and 689 4125. Continues Hold Em poker tournaments on Saturdays at Becky Sam’s Bar and Grill through March 22 with 5pm registration and 6 30pm start benefiting the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Call 664 1578 or 934 2580.
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Roy Rogers
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Becky Sam's Bar and Grill
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American Cancer Society
Relay For Life
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