Local Offenders Face DUI, Drug and Assault Actions
A Odessa man bonded out after third offense driving while intoxicated. A Big Spring pair posted bond on felony marijuana charges. Search warrant yielded about three ounces of marijuana with $275 street value. A 15 year old Odessa girl was sexually assaulted and an investigation is ongoing. Twelve El Paso residents injured in a vehicle fire near Ozona with multiple serious to critical injuries. A gas-fed blaze involved a 1973 Winnebago, all 11 passengers burned. cause under investigation. Agencies from DPS, sheriffs and local police responded.
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County eyes arena project to boost revenue and events
Ector County officials discuss funding a covered roping arena at the Coliseum to add about 20 events yearly and $100,000 to $300,000 in annual revenue. They compare with Midland’s horse center plan but favor local development using existing facilities, parking, and stalls.
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Sheriff’s Office Employee Fired After Refusal to Resign
The suit states Trujillo gave Hernandez the option to resign or be fired. Hernandez refused, received a December 29 letter, and was to be fired January 4. The firing was upheld at a January 13 appeals hearing. Hernandez, an 11 year sheriff’s employee since May 1986 at the SEC, seeks damages for wages, benefits, reputation harm, health issues, and attorney fees. Damages amount is not specified.
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Texas House backs vote on concealed handgun bill
The Texas House won tentative approval for a bill to allow concealed handguns with a November referendum on the issue. Sen. Jerry Patterson condemned the plan as a deceitful challenge to the constitutionality and vowed to strip the referendum at the House Senate conference or kill the bill if needed. Supporters argued Texans should decide the matter.
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ECISD shows drop in secondary school withdrawals
ECISD reports March withdrawals fell to 554 from 674 across junior highs and high schools led by Odessa High with 93 and Permian High with 97. Officials note mobility at semester ends skews counts, while 256 of March withdrawals may become dropouts. District aims to curb dropout rates with new programs and broader accountability ideas.
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