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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 2017

Page

3

Fatal church bus crash near Concan leaves many dead

A head on collision outside Garner State Park killed twelve bus passengers and the driver, with another passenger dying later in a San Antonio hospital. The crash occurred after a pickup allegedly crossed the center line on a curve on a 65 mph road near Concan. NTSB investigators joined DPS in examining the wreckage and contributing factors as a large New Braunfels church group mourns.

Real County Johnson Texas Department of Public Safety Concan National Transportation Safety Board Garner State Park San Antonio Murray William Barrett DPS Johnny Hernandez Jack Dillon Young Leakey Texas Brad McLean First Baptist Church of New Braunfels Orlando Moreno Moreno Hernandez

OC considers campus carry policy with faculty exemptions

At OC a campus carry policy moves toward narrowing locations for licensed carriers. The meeting discussed prohibitions in most classrooms dorms offices and student housing with faculty exemptions possible. Signs will come from the Texas Association of School Boards and the college website will be updated as the process advances. Army veteran OC student Eric Acosta supports concealed carry for safety while noting concern about outsiders entering campus.

Texas Association of School Boards McKay Eric Acosta

Deadly Texas bus crashes prompt national prayers and reflection

The article recalls several fatal bus crashes across Texas and nearby states, noting eight deaths in May from a charter bus rollover north of Laredo, eight inmates and two officers killed in 2015 prison bus crash near Odessa, and other major incidents from 2005 to 2008 highlighting the recurring danger of charter and prison buses in the region.

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Paxton faces trial delays tied to 2013 fundraiser fliers

In a courtroom session, Gallagher questioned a 2013 fundraiser flier linked to prominent Collin County Republicans, suggesting a possible ethical problem. Paxton, indicted on multiple counts, has pleaded not guilty and hints at another 2018 run despite delays and political pressure.

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