Odessa deadlines near for CDBG and HOME funding
City officials announced $778 374 in CDBG and $229 932 in HOME funds for the coming year plus program incomes of $65 722 CDBG and $64 393 HOME. Demand exceeded $1.9 million last year and some groups did not receive funding. The March 28 deadline for applications remains, with council to allocate funds April 26. Community needs include parking, sidewalks, and a new Crisis Center shelter. Local activists stressed insufficient funds but partial funding may help.
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Community Development Department
Odessa
Merita Sandoval
Sandoval
CDGE
Jo Ann Davenport Littleton
District 1
Woodson Park
McKinney Park
Davenport Littleton
Karen Hildebrand
Hildebrand
Felony incidents crowd local blotter report
A blotter of felonies lists aggravated robbery at the 2000 block of East 42nd Street and a 700 block Wabash Avenue crime. An aggravated assault with deadly weapon occurred near University Avenue and Andrews Highway, with the victim not located at a second location. A bodily injury assault was reported in the 2100 block of Andrews Highway.
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East 42Nd Street
Wabash Avenue
University Avenue
Andrews Highway
Justices weigh Texas abortion clinics in high court
The Supreme Court faces a major abortion case with a Texas clinic issue tied to a 2013 law requiring admitting privileges and hospital-like standards. A 4-4 tie in Texas could let the law take full effect while leaving broader questions unsettled. a Louisiana case also awaits action as justices prepare a Friday vote. Kennedy’s stance remains uncertain amid questions on reach versus clinic access and health safeguards.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Texas
Louisiana
High Court
New Orleans
Sth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Kennedy
Man dies after alleged hammer attack and self-inflicted gunshot
A 35-year-old man accused of striking his girlfriend with a hammer and threatening her with a gun died late Wednesday after reportedly shooting himself when pulled over by deputies. The incident began around 11:15 p.m. at West University Boulevard and East Eight Street, with Peeples leaving in a white Chevrolet pickup and being found unresponsive after a gunshot. Investigators state Peeples shot himself in the chest as officers contacted him. Authorities seek information on a robbery suspect linked to six hold ups across Odessa and surrounding areas including Game Stops, Dollar General, and Walmart Court locations. A Midland man, Jonathan Canas, 31, was arrested on a felony child endangerment charge for letting his 2-year-old nephew walk naked near Dowling Elementary while he slept. He posted bond and was released.
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Ector County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff's Department
West University Boulevard
Peeples
East Eight Street
East Highway 80
Ector County
Mark Donaldson
Odessa
Cpl
Steve LeSueur
Walmart Court
Papa Johns
E. 42Nd St
Dollar General
W. University Blvd
OPD
Odessacrimestoppers.org
Jonathan Canas
Mugford St
East 17Th Street
Canas
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