Water Line Crew Installs Odessa System on Crane Ave
Smithco workers Jesus Ortiz Balthazar Gutierrez and Lupe Valles lay a water line on Odessa's 1300 block of Crane Avenue. The Caballo New Mexico company has been installing Odessa water mains since October 2011 for the city’s project.
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Tanker truck rollover kills Fort Worth driver near Garden City
A 63 year old Fort Worth truck driver Ralph B Bandis was killed early Wednesday when his 2006 Mack hauling petroleum crossed a stop sign at County Road 125 near Garden City. The vehicle rolled into a field, leaked fuel and burst into flames. Bandis died at the scene.
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City debates grackle control as birds persist
Williams says removing birds permanently in one area is not a viable solution. Turman dislikes killing birds unless health risks force drastic action. The last municipal measure was in 2009 near Music City Mall, with Redford noting the county will avoid population control if possible.
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Pilot’s rant spurs focus on pilot mental health checks
JetBlue captain Clayton Osbon’s outburst at 35 000 feet raised questions about how aviation screens for psychological issues. Experts note current six to twelve month checks rarely ask about mental state, and pilots fear admitting problems could end careers. Authorities charged Osbon with interfering with a flight crew after an emergency landing in Amarillo. JetBlue suspended him. Osbon’s medical episode followed another incident in Dallas Fort Worth involving a distressed attendant.
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Staffing gaps in 201 era ripple through city departments
Officials report job vacancies in the Police and Utilities departments. Sworn officers face lure to oil work due to higher pay, while civilian posts like crime scene techs and clerks remain unfilled. Utilities struggles slow water and sewer taps as contractor use and longer training shift timelines. Pending hires are being screened to fill positions as vacancies persist.
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